I can open and close my semi electric convertible top manually the problem is i cannot lock the compartment door( lid ) manually and it opens while driving with the wind . since its not connected the to motor is there a way to lock the compartment lid manually ??
thank you
Hey there, I have experienced the same problem. You need to reengage both motors if you have disengaged them pulling the lever undernearth the rear driverside seat. Make sure to put the black lever back under the seat to the position before pulling on it.
You should have the top in the down position before engaging the motors back in place.
To engage the motors: The motors are located under the carpet in the trunk on the driver side. There are two black clips you will need to remove in order to pull the carpet back. One of the motors is located near the taillight. This motor is responsible for the storage lid cover. The motor that is located further in the drunk is the motor for the fabric top to move up and down. Make sure to firmly press these motors back into place. They should not move.
Once you have engaged the motors, go into your car put the key into the ignition and have the convertible top button pressed up (meaning to close the top), move the key to the accessory positio and hold it for 10-12 seconds. You will finally see the trunk lid get pulled closed. The car will now attempt to completely close the lid. If your motors are working fine it will close. If your only intention is to get the lid to close on it's own it should be accomplished.
Good luck!
Hi, But when the top is down I could not open the truck. Am I missing anything, Thanks!
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Ev3rthesame's solution on 6/22/09 worked perfectly well, except that instead of "...go into your car, put the key into the ignition and have the convertible top button pressed up (meaning to close the top), move the key to the accessory positio and hold it for 10-12 seconds", I pressed the button downward (to open the top), then turned the key. (I don't really know if press up would work as well, my intuition just told me to press down to engage the cam paths.) To my excitement, nothing happened for exactly 12 seconds, after which the lid mechanism engaged the flap. Yes!
Hi i had the exact same problems, i went to my local scrap yard and bought the locks, cables and handle of a manual version for 47 quid, all the holes and templates are there tofit them. The roof unlocks from the windscreen with the button and then it is manual, it's quicker to get the roof down now
I have a BMW e36 S reg and the roof isn't closing at all and what you lot have said i have tried but still not working so is there another solution that i can try all i need to do is close it in any way?
thanks
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