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Convertible Roof Issue on 2009 BMW 3 Series
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08-07-2019, 08:06 AM | #1 |
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Convertible Roof Issue on 2009 BMW 3 Series
Hi all
Last week when the weather was amazing here in London I was looking forward to an open top drive in the sun - but the roof would only half open (see image), managed to get it to work once but every other attempt since has failed. I have ensured that the boot area is all clear to allow space for it to fold into. One mechanic I spoke to suggested an electrical issue. Any advice much appreciated, I know if I go to the BMW garage it will cost a fortune! Cheers Ben |
08-07-2019, 08:48 AM | #3 |
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Thanks dpaul - Do you know which code readers would allow me to see that info (it doesn't come up as an error on the dashboard display)
I might buy one so I can avoid going to the garage. Saw this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creator-Sys...gateway&sr=8-8 |
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08-07-2019, 09:31 AM | #4 |
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Honestly I don't know much about the commercially available code readers. Just about any will read generic ODBII codes but to read BMW specific codes requires a more advanced model. The one you linked might be good but I have no experience with it.
I use freely available factory software (BMW Standard Tools) which you can load on a laptop. It requires the purchase of a DCAN cable. Cable and software can be obtained at Bimmergeeks.com. The applications in BMW standard tools have a learning curve but can do much more than any OBDII scanner |
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08-07-2019, 10:40 AM | #5 |
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The first thing to try is replacing the salmon relays, which is cheap and easy to do yourself. I would do this before you buy a code reader because it's a common problem and it may fix the problem completely for under $50.
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