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    E36 convertible help

    Can anyone recommend anyone in the Galway area the has experience getting a semi automatic roof to work? Not good at electrical work so its not an option for me to try it.thanks


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    What the issue exacly dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by claudio View Post
    What the issue exacly dave

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    Nothing happens when I lift the roof and press the button.


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    Check the motors haven’t been disengaged, there are two in a full auto- not sure about semi auto. They are in the boot behind the p/s boot linings. If the emergency handle has been pulled the motors pop out of the roof mechanism and switch off from operating, if this is the case try pushing them back in and see what happens


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    if you were in dublin, i'd have a look for you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obriener2054 View Post
    if you were in dublin, i'd have a look for you...
    Thanks for the help lads.its gone to the mechanic,so hoping he resolves the issues so I can get it ready for an Nct.


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    Same issues help needed

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    E36 convertible help

    Quote Originally Posted by M///Sportwagon View Post
    Same issues help needed
    There are many things that can go wrong with these roofs.

    I’ve just sorted a fully automatic roof from a 1997 M3 with a donor part from another car.

    Have you tried to re-sync the motors first?

    This can sometimes be the culprit.

    https://youtu.be/boiybaJkMrI


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    Can you look at mine too ..

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    Quote Originally Posted by M///Sportwagon View Post
    Can you look at mine too ..
    Where are you based?


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