BMW Z3 1996-2002 E36
Average repair cost: £295-£395 including VAT
Common convertible roof faults:
Boot lid will not open
Convertible roof is stuck closed
Convertible roof is stuck open
Convertible roof stops halfway, fails to complete full cycle
Flashing led on switch when roof is closed
Frame alignment issues with roof mechanism
Frame cracked or rear bow bent
Front power windows not working
Headlining is torn, damaged or frayed
Hydraulic roof hoses are leaking oil
Hydraulic roof cylinders are leaking
Hydroelectric unit is loud in operation
Intermittent roof operation, fails to complete cycle
Manual front catches are stiff
Manual front catches do not secure front of roof correctly
Microswitch failure, open circuit or high resistance
Plastic rear window foggy or cracked
Pump or motor is noisy during roof operation
Roof drains are blocked or congested
Roof mechanism is slow in operation
Roof not secure alarm active when vehicle in motion
Roof or body control module failure, ECU corrosion or failure
Soft top fabric is leaking, car hood is leaking
Soft top fabric is torn, damaged or frayed
Switch does not operate roof mechanism
Water ingress, leaking from weather seals
Weather seals are dry and perished
Weather seals have shrunk and can see daylight through
Wiring loom damage, split wires or connections