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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:46 am
by MJ13PSO
Trunk soft closer has stopped working; any comments please

Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:49 am
by flybobbie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEeFPf01714Look at this video.
I had a problem where the wires to the micro switches had broken inside due to a manufacturing fault.
The wires are the loops you see on the left and right and flex as the motors run.
I did write the cure on this site, but can't find it right now.
If you lift the boot and run a screw driver shaft where the boot would lock down the two motors should run and try and lock then lift badge to reset.
It's easy to take apart if you are a bit handy.

Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am
by Vonlipvig
Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments ;)
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766

Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:10 pm
by flybobbie
Vonlipvig wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments ;)
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
You found it, I couldn't for some reason.
Pity photobucket has, well gone down the drain.

Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:51 pm
by Vonlipvig
flybobbie wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:10 pm
Vonlipvig wrote: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments ;)
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
You found it, I couldn't for some reason.
Pity photobucket has, well gone down the drain.
You put the link in the comments on the youtube video :rofl:.

Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:16 pm
by flybobbie
Perhaps I should put the link at the top of the video. :oops: