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Another roof query... sorry
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Another roof query... sorry
My e89 hasn't been used a great deal lately, and has been sat with a battery conditioner connected. The conditioner, however, rarely shows full. I'm content the conditioner is OK - I've used in on the X5, no worries.
Now, to the roof. If I try to use the roof, I get the red light and 'movement impaired' error. If I drive the car for a short time, I'm talking 10 minutes, the roof will come back to life. Park it up, and go through the process all over again.
I'm starting to lean toward the battery, i know these cars can do some strange things if the battery isnt 100%, but does anybody else have any thoughts?
Now, to the roof. If I try to use the roof, I get the red light and 'movement impaired' error. If I drive the car for a short time, I'm talking 10 minutes, the roof will come back to life. Park it up, and go through the process all over again.
I'm starting to lean toward the battery, i know these cars can do some strange things if the battery isnt 100%, but does anybody else have any thoughts?
Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
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2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
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2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Another roof query... sorry
Yup crappy battery…or at least 90%+ probability…always the first thing to swap out..probably one or more cells dying…very few test measurements will discriminate to the point that an E89 is happy..t90ark wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:54 am My e89 hasn't been used a great deal lately, and has been sat with a battery conditioner connected. The conditioner, however, rarely shows full. I'm content the conditioner is OK - I've used in on the X5, no worries.
Now, to the roof. If I try to use the roof, I get the red light and 'movement impaired' error. If I drive the car for a short time, I'm talking 10 minutes, the roof will come back to life. Park it up, and go through the process all over again.
I'm starting to lean toward the battery, i know these cars can do some strange things if the battery isnt 100%, but does anybody else have any thoughts?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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Another roof query... sorry
So, I may be nearer to understanding why my roof is playing up. By using Bimmerlink, I see a roof error A6A3 temperature sensor. Doing some reading, it seems this is caused by moisture- which makes some sense as my boot does leak (I've ordered new vents) and the foam carrier for motor is usually damp. I believe the sensor is located inside the motor - can anybody confirm or deny this? Can the sensor be recovered/ repaired/ replaced?
It's not that the motor has failed entirely, its just temperamental about how long it takes to operate the roof. Oh, I've got salmon relays coming, too.
I'm hoping to save it before it fails completely.
It's not that the motor has failed entirely, its just temperamental about how long it takes to operate the roof. Oh, I've got salmon relays coming, too.
I'm hoping to save it before it fails completely.
Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Remove the pump and open it up and dry it out..
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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Is it easy enough to do? Looks like a couple of screws and a plug.
Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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I haven’t done mine but there was a post a few weeks ago about separating the motor from the pump and apparently yes, it just two bolts and the connector.
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Getting the boot dry is definitely a priority but I still think it’s your battery that’s causing the issue with the roof.
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Boot is dry now, i need to do the maintenance to ensure it stays that way. Judging by the tide mark in there, its been very wet at some point. New battery has been fitted, so I don't think it's that.
Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Another roof query... sorry
I guess you'd rather your roof motor didn't look like that...
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Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Another roof query... sorry
Hopefully you have got to it in time and there’s no permanent damage
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You and me both
Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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I've just done this check and I'm getting 51.2kohms... so hopefully all is well.
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2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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I guess that's this weekend taken care of...
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2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
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Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Eek...
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2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
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Interesting find. Shouldn't that seal be seated around the opening?
Edit: that's was N/S. O/S was even worse.... squashed half in, half out. Reseated them for now but new on order. Small wonder I'm getting water in.
So that'll be 2x boot vents, 2x light seals, 2x boot lid joint seals. I've got to improving it, haven't I?
Edit: that's was N/S. O/S was even worse.... squashed half in, half out. Reseated them for now but new on order. Small wonder I'm getting water in.
So that'll be 2x boot vents, 2x light seals, 2x boot lid joint seals. I've got to improving it, haven't I?
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Current:
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White
2014 F15 X5 30d Msport in Sapphire Black
2010 E89 SE sdrive 30i auto in Sapphire Black
Previous:
2016 4 series 430d Gran Coupe in Carbon Black (lovely car, just not right for me)
2009 E89 SE sdrive 30i in Alpine White