2003-2008 BMW Z4 Emergency Top Operation (manual override)

[@chrispapanastasopoulos9192]

My 2006 top would not go up. I heard the motor trying briefly, but would not go up, flashing red light on the panel. This video IS AWESOME because what you showed exactly did the trick. After tweaking the back shelf a bit it looks like the top now is working. Thank you so much.

[@TaylorMadeMob95]

Outstanding video. I was unable to get my top open to do repairs and this video did the trick. Thanks.

[@xorbe2]

Life saver. Can't believe it just quit working without any warning.

[@RandyPfenninger]

Great video - to the point, clear and concise

[@davem8165]

Thank you from an E85 newbie. Very helpful!

[@orlomann]

Thank you so much. Your video saved me thousands of dollars on my 2007 Z4. I was going to take it to the BMW dealer when the roof did not close. I am now considering replacing the pump myself after I find a suitable replacement. I've seen videos on KZbin on how to access and relocate the motor in the trunk.

[@beniciogarcia6672]

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[@ryanfrizzell736]

Thank you. Having watched this video I'm more informed on how to operate the 2003-2008 Z4 top in case of hydraulic or electronic system failure.

[@mikkaacero]

Dude great video ! Clear instructions and could be hands down one of the best out there to explain things better and clearer! Please keep up the channel. Also I havent tried your steps... I do have a question, Would i be able to lower the soft top manually too??

[@Ninjalocalmarketing]

Thank You! Also thanks for telling us the size of the tools needed

[@RedlineAutoParts]

Happy to help!

[@alfredomendoza6246]

Thank you, this helped me out on a customers bmw z this monring.

[@randomelvis3359]

Thanks!! I hope to never need to do this, but now I’m in “the know” 👌🏻

[@beetraham]

Extremely helpful for guaranteed survival - superb instructions, thanks a lot!

[@quietenglishman4179]

This is so useful. It's a fault waiting to happen on a day of sunshine and showers. To be honest, I prefer a manual soft top like the ne my Z3 had fitted. I'll source a 4mm Allen key and ratchet and keep it in the car.

[@sterlingbraden4270]

Instablaster.

[@kennethdavison3935]

fantastic thank you, mines just failed.

[@quietenglishman4179]

Very helpful. This looks like a problem waiting to happen. Of course I need to source a 4mm Allen key as the previous owner had "lost" the tool kit. Or sold it on E Bay, along with the owner's manual. And the wind deflector... what's the matter with people?

[@AlbertMartinez-hd9lk]

Thank you

[@hayesjennife]

Thank you so

[@isaacsalinas463]

You’re a hero

[@alicandonmez6748]

Thanks you saved my life

[@WildDigger]

Very helpful 👍

[@tm5346]

Love video ! Thank you for sharing

[@jonathandavies7818]

Thanks. I've had my e85 for yrs and didn't know I could put the roof up manually. I'm guessing the instructions will be in the manual

[@chrisr4815]

Great video! Thank you!

[@vkhken1966]

Should you relock the hydraulics in the trunk after you latch the top

[@alexmatheny9295]

When i do the alan key method to close it because my latch motor is bad, it will get it latched up to a certain point but not fully, theres still a little gap between the top and the windshield where its not fully latched like normal.

[@zeyadismail]

Thank you

[@Pinballroomcville]

What if that doesn’t work? My release cable doesn’t appear to do anything

[@mdeyna7173]

very nice and informative video

[@tudorboards]

Well done thank you very much

[@aliakkache2151]

Great video thanks so much.

[@4rturh]

na minha parece que o vidro prende a capota, pode ajudar?

[@alfredguinto1976]

That’s exactly my problem I put it on manual and good to go! Not sure if it’s worth it to fix the hydraulic!

[@jacquestardy1761]

thanks to learn us

[@oscarlopez6166]

Excelente!!!

[@bobjames2423]

Fantastic video sir. Thank you for taking the time to educate us:}

[@khamtp42]

good video thank you bro.

[@clarencegarrett5691]

I on a 2008 soft top BMW Z4 the convertible top when opening it does not open and lock down completely what is my problem now what could cause this problem Andy the opening of the south top convertible

[@joehudson9876]

Great video really helped! Only question is when I pushed the red clip bacon does that re initiate the hydraulics

[@yoshiibarra2103]

I’m on the same boat brotha

[@mattbox8527]

I had the same problem where the top would not go up and the motor didn’t sound but once I put it up manually, it locked with no problem. Any idea what that could be

[@Whatthezdo]

How to it the other way around ? My top stuck on the place I can’t open it

[@maxgrimes5273]

I'm curious - are you able to open the top manually with the procedure reversed? Thanks a ton!

[@RedlineAutoParts]

Yes you are!

[@vimalpatel4655]

Any idea on how to fix this problem?

[@billionminutes]

Awesome

[@RyanW413]

Can you use the manual to open as well?

[@alejandroortizcruz6452]

What if the screw starts to com off

[@midnght2478]

did you fix yours? mind did the same

[@DanHatting]

My top is open and will not close. I am having a problem apparently with the red bypass mechanism. After I pull the tab, I cannot manually pull the top up. It feels like the hydraulics are still engaged?

[@ron8566]

Pull the string connected to the button in the trunk. If you can’t find this look it up in the manual for the car.

[@JR-kz8vq]

I'd like to find someone in the Mid Atlantic area that will put a Mustang convertible top motor in, and relocate it in the trunk to keep failures from happening

[@mynonameyt]

I’ve got a 05 z4 with a this problem. This car was not designed well. Don’t be fooled by the “ultimate driving machine” commercials.

[@chadpowers4582]

do you guys know why my red cord is stuck? I Saw another video that just move it the cord and you can manually lower the top without using force.

[@hubertskowronek6818]

Probably emergency valve on hydraulic pump is blocked (because of corrosion). You must take out your top and repair hydraulic unit, I guess eletric motor in pump is corroded also. If You have more questions write on [e-mail]

[@wraps_and_decals_by_daniel]

I think I should have seen this before forcing mine manually. Oof

[@tim-hill]

I'm guessing "buddon" = button? Hard to take videos with bad diction.

[@RedlineAutoParts]

Hard to take comments seriously when they are so "peddy"

[@mohammadbutt6836]

Thanks dawg