BMW e46 convertible roof latch repair, access convertible latch motor, M3, 330ci, 325ci

[@DeuceDevious]

I CANNOT Believe this video popped up just when i needed it.

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Why not

[@DeuceDevious]

@@AutomotiveServiceExcellence its just perfect timing. the BMW community has clamored for a video like this for YEARS. thank you for your work!

[@alexcruz7719]

@@AutomotiveServiceExcellence It was a compliment to you

[@frederickwright259]

Great video step by step fix very good

[@Truthful77]

Great job. So what I’d the solution to fix those parts. Does the magnet need to go from one fix place and then it moves to the second space. Where should that magnet be placed in order to move to open and close. Was there a broken bracket that the magnet needs to be?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

No, the magnet on each sensor one is opened sensor, another one is closed sensor the 1cm square metal pice as you can see in video i manually moved it from closed sensor to opened sensor let sensor get the signal send to ecm then pcm will know the roof at opened or closed position then ecm will does the next funtion That metal pice came off from roof latch Finaly in this video the roof latches need replaced fixed problem

[@trevorelgram2108]

Hi canmi send you my video of my issue with my bmw 120i roof which won't open thanks Trev in cape town south africa

[@jorgefonseca190]

Hi my name is Jorge I have the problem dont unlock the latch include I find is jam but Idont open , is posible pull the latch out side thanks

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Did you try manually open

[@xeriusanklesaria7155]

Is this also how you remove the top seal?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Do you mean the roof latches cover ? if so, in the video from 11:35 to 12:30

[@xeriusanklesaria7155]

@@AutomotiveServiceExcellence Nope I am referring to the convertible seal (the one that presses up against the windshield cowl seal) did it just slide off once you unbolted the two T bolts on each side?

[@easyfixm7851]

I have same problem i did open mine and it was broken the light was flashing like yours could it be the same issue?

[@equitygenius]

OMG...Thank you, I've trying to troubleshoot this for 9 months. Great job! Would you be so kind as to share the device and software that you are using? Perhaps you know of a cost effective alternate? So far I have replaced the broken gears in windshield cowl motor a the l shaped screw arms. They seam to work fine now. Mine were cracked as well and since I already had it apart why not replace them. I really need get your diagnostic tool. Again thank you.

[@equitygenius]

@@carronagringa unfortunately he has not responded. I'm hoping that he will eventually. I'm not giving up.😄

[@equitygenius]

@@carronagringa Unfortunately he hasn't responded

[@Simon-fm8yc]

@@carronagringa use this link for software www.e46fanatics.com/threads/one-click-inpa-install-and-upgrade-to-ista.1227470/

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

I was using the Luanch 431v + scanner

[@equitygenius]

@@carronagringa Thank you Leo. What did you finally determine the problem was?

[@weesamgorgis9223]

Hey boss do you know the part number of the sensor because my is missing and that's why my top.its not opening please and thank you so much

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

No sorry I don’t remember

[@hamoodesa457]

Bro my locks are broken and hydrolic stopped working what should I do now and if must put new where will I get it

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Diagnostics the most important If you sure components are bad just replace them Before you replace them should know what cause they broken or by time the material quality changed Just research on google he will bring you some websites sold the parts, eBay has everything

[@mrjaekae619]

What tools do I need to open the cover? Can you provide me a list brother?

[@richardgoods6480]

how to replace the plastic when finish

[@Truthful77]

Thank you

[@rattail22onxbox58]

Can’t understand a fucking word but a job well done sir. Sorry about Vietnam

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@insatiabledealz4578]

I’d be interested in having diagnose my 2001 BMW 330ci. How can I contact you?

[@thangao7526]

Sao mấy cái video củ của anh ko tìm được nữa vậy

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

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[@bsboksen]

Great video, thx - What app are you using for diagnostics?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

I used Launch 431 + scan tool

[@TruongNguyen1989]

Lâu không thấy chú làm videos tiếng việt nữa.

[@chinhnguyen-rw4zb]

Chắc chú muốn chia sẻ a em thợ toàn cầu chứ ko riêng vn. A em việt toàn chế nên khó áp dụng

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

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[@jameswatkins547]

What is the tool you using

[@trevorelgram846]

You guys love your videos but when I ask for advice no one replies

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

I saw your question so in the video no body know what cause that Sorry Bro!

[@iyadsharaf4855]

Hi if these latches are broken does it leads to electric leaks cz when these latches broke the battery drains Is there any link between these?!

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

No If they are broken they don’t cause draining battery

[@jorgefonseca190]

Hi I need help by any work shop by repair my top BMW 2003 E46 one latch is Jam , Dont work please

[@jasondoe5741]

Excellent

[@taylorn8432]

My left side latch is locked shut.. I tried removing the side and useing a 5mm hex but there is no bolt inside the hole for the 5mm hex! I guess my top is locked for LIFE now.. hahaha

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Lol!!!

[@taylorn8432]

Do you think I could cut the plastic trim under the latch to get to the bolts to the latch?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

No Bro You need to break loose the screws inside to hold the plastic cover They are inside the roof cover

[@taylorn8432]

@@AutomotiveServiceExcellence ok. Thanks. I might just end up selling the car. This top has me so frustrated. I would be so much happier to get a non convertible. " Dealing with the top leaking and the locking top issues I really don't recommend a convertible bmw. They have a very bad fail rate.

[@michakor]

What is the scanner you are using?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

It is Luanch 431V+

[@vicsantoro8805]

What software is that your using to scan ?, i have an odb2 scanner but need that software that lets you access convertible top functions

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

I was using Luanch 431v + scanner

[@ruben02021965]

Can I bring my car for you to fix?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Welcome! I live in California

[@Chasred-ml4hm]

Big help

[@IvanPerez-fh5ws]

where is this man's workshop

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

California USA

[@locho1916]

Sau lúc này chú nói tiếng anh ko vậy chú

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

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[@nghiahoangduc5000]

i want to learn more about you. so what must i do?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

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[@gwapo3927]

Where can i get the metal magnet ? Mine doesn’t have one

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

You need to replace the roof latch assembly Search for ebay

[@gwapo3927]

@@AutomotiveServiceExcellence link? I saw one but it said the magnet wasn’t included that i had to remove it from mine and transfer it and i don’t have the magnet

[@takissamantas7378]

How can I contact you by email?

[@ronnywakefield]

1:15

[@ct9655]

I don't understand a word you say.

[@LeeLol-c8x]

This is fake videos everything this person he was talking about it not right wondering why this person he made wrong videos like that because there is no sensor on the latch. Don’t believe this videos.

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Oh oh NO! Who tell you the sensors on the latch? This video just for the mechanics who has high experience on car electrical The latch build-in with a piece of metal about 1 cm to activate the sensors on travel of the latch to tell ecm the roof at closed or opened position let ecm do the next function If this piece came off due to broken plastic on the latch ecm doesn’t no roof at what position

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

You can edit your command when you understand the system work before the people look at you

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

And again the sensors are not on the latch in this case no need to deal with the sensors just need the new latches

[@BonnieMcDevitt]

How did you fix it? What keeps the magnet on the sensor?

[@AutomotiveServiceExcellence]

Replaced the roof latches