Z4 E85 roof problem Post by z4dan » Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:53 pm Had the same problem. will be water and dirt build up that has ruined the motor. i live in south devon but drove all the way to warrington to zedshed who refurbished and fixed it in 45 mins. i would go there trust me. then he puts motor in the boot so never happens again. do it! Pair of Z4 Hinge Cylinders - BMW Z4 (E85) 2002-2008. $545.00. Convertible hydraulic cylinder rebuild/upgrade for BMW model Z4 convertible soft top lifting system. Z4s have two "Convertible Hydraulic Top Hinges" with one built-in cylinder each. The price listed is per pair. Leg room, head room & passenger space. The BMW Z4 has a decent amount of leg and headroom for its occupants, and feels less constrained than a Porsche 718 Boxster or Alpine A110. It has a greater View and Download BMW Z4 - PRODUCT CATALOGUE product catalog online. Z4 - PRODUCT CATALOGUE automobile pdf manual download. Also for: Coupe za 3-osi, Roadster z4 2.0i, Roadster z4 2.5i, Roadster z4 2.5si, Roadster z4 3.0si, Coupé z4 3.0si. Joined: Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:33 am. by Mangozac » Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:28 am. Just to explain the situation: there is no PDF workshop manual. The CD you have will contain a copy of the BMW TIS system, which is the manual in software form. You enter in car information, click links and do things in a very non-PDF way. Also, consider that the roof drains and the power top motor are designed to operate in conditions where the water is flowing off the body of the car during heavy or even torrential rain, through the drain channel and over the motor housing - but all the while those systems are handling water at pressure which is far below what you get out the BMW Z4 - Key Remote Programming. Three methods to try: Method 1: 1. Working from within the vehicle and with the doors shut. 2. Turn ignition to position 1 and back to off within 5 seconds. 3. Remove the key from ignition and press and hold the unlock button for 15 seconds during this time press the key lock button 3 times within 5 seconds. Convertible top will not close even manually. I have an 01 325CI and the top stuck going down near the end of the process. I have used the manual process behind the rear seat to try to put the top back up but the roof stops 6-8 inches from the windshield but will not go any farther, even using the hex key in the front. I cannot even force it down. Repair Procedures BMW Z4 Roof (E85) If you’re experiencing roof problems with your BMW Z4, it’s essential to address them promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the proper functioning of the convertible top. Here are some common issues that BMW Z4 owners might encounter with their convertible roofs and some general suggestions: Hydraulic hoses #23 and/or #24 commonly fail on 2000-2006 BMW 3-Series Convertibles (E-46 Chassis) where they often leak at the main bow hinge point on the driver (left) side of the car. G7Dn.