What should I do if my roof on my convertible stops?
The best fix (IMHO) is to use a bolt to maintain pressure exactly where the gear is. Bolt method The top may stop a few inches from the windshield while opening or closing. This likely indicates a broken wire. A broken wire may make just enough contact to maintain electrical conductivity, until the roof moves.
Why is the red light blinking ON MY BMW convertible?
Here are the most common issues with the top listed by symptoms to make them easier to find. The red light blinking indicates the CVM (convertible module) has stored a fault code and locked out operation of the stop. Unfortunately the CVM can only be read with BMW software, not OBD or Peake readers.
What happens when a wire is broken in a convertible?
A broken wire may make just enough contact to maintain electrical conductivity, until the roof moves. When the CVM (convertible module) sees an open circuit (broken wire) it assumes a sensor is bad, stops operation and registers a fault code.
What causes a loud sound in a convertible?
The fault code is very helpful in diagnosing convertible issues. The gears of the motor under the rear seat slip and cause this sound. The motor cover keeps the gears in place, over time the cover comes loose. More detail here. There are a couple ways to fix it:
The best fix (IMHO) is to use a bolt to maintain pressure exactly where the gear is. Bolt method The top may stop a few inches from the windshield while opening or closing. This likely indicates a broken wire. A broken wire may make just enough contact to maintain electrical conductivity, until the roof moves.
Here are the most common issues with the top listed by symptoms to make them easier to find. The red light blinking indicates the CVM (convertible module) has stored a fault code and locked out operation of the stop. Unfortunately the CVM can only be read with BMW software, not OBD or Peake readers.
A broken wire may make just enough contact to maintain electrical conductivity, until the roof moves. When the CVM (convertible module) sees an open circuit (broken wire) it assumes a sensor is bad, stops operation and registers a fault code.
The fault code is very helpful in diagnosing convertible issues. The gears of the motor under the rear seat slip and cause this sound. The motor cover keeps the gears in place, over time the cover comes loose. More detail here. There are a couple ways to fix it: