How do I let the convertible top down on my 2000 bmw 328i

SOURCE: hi, i have a 1997 bmw 328i convertible and the

check the fuses

SOURCE: 2000 BMW 328i yellow oil light on but oil is fine

Your sensor is going bad or you have to change your oil.

Dana Newcombe

• 1564 Answers
• Posted on Aug 16, 2009

SOURCE: '02 BMW 330 convertible top (fully automatic)

I would start by checking the pertaing fuses and relay. To check the relay swap one from another accessory that you don't imediately need.If you top operates then you just need to replace that relay. Keep in mind you have power centers under the hood, under the dash and sometimes under the rear seat.If the roof is stuck halfway and is dangerous to drive with there should be an emergency release located between the hydraulic pistons it is usually in the for of a T-handle.

SOURCE: 1997 BMW 328i Convertable Top wont go up or down

Check the electric motors at that are located underneath the fabric in the trunk of the car. One is behind the left tail light the other underneath the roof hold.

First open them up if the gears are exposed it means that they are not engaged. To re engage simply push them back into place.

Before re engaging manually bring up the roof and then press the roof sequence button.

To make sure that the roof electric motors are functioning before re engaging let someone press the button and check that the gears move, While disengaged they will only move for about 5 to 10 seconds.

William Robinson

• 144 Answers
• Posted on May 26, 2010

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Happens alot. If you or someone pulls the interesting red strap under the rear seat, you have to do a reset. You have a small shot at just re-engaging the motors but will probably have to do a full reset. Take the back seat out and push lever back into the correct position. If you have a semi auto top (have to manually unlock top where it meets the windshield), lift the top back until you can pull up the back of the top to access tonnau cover. If it is a fully auto top, you have to pull out the cover at the very front of the headliner to access manual crank port. There should be a small allen wrench in the trunk tool box. You have to crank and crank and crank until the top is slightly open. You can then lift the back of the top to access tonneau cover. Both top types are the same from here on. Lift up on the tonneau cover and stow the top. Have a friend (or a heavy tool box) push down on the front part of the cover on the passenger side. You will hear a click. This will allow you to open the trunk. There are two motors located in the driver side rear quarter panel. You have to take out the covers hiding them. One motor is sort of in a horizontal placement under the pan where the top is stowed. Push up on this to re-engage. Other motor is in a vertivle orientation and at the driver side rear quater panel. You have to sort of grab the motor with both hands and pull it back into engangement with a gripping motion. Close the trunk. Push the switch to close the top (forward) and hold it down. Insert the key and turn it two clicks (accessory). After about 10 - 15 seconds you will hear the tonneau cover close and then open and the top closes. Let it cycle through and you are done. Hope that helps!