BMW e30 convertible roof help ???

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shane281189
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Post Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:49 am

Hi I have a electric convertible roof there's no motors on the boot any more and when the hoods down the horse doesn't lock to anything ..... Is it worth trying to get the roof working again I'm hoping the roof frame is for a auto ?? Or should I just convert to manual any help or threads with guides getting them going again would be great
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Post Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:55 am

shane281189 wrote:Hi I have a electric convertible roof there's no motors on the boot any more and when the hoods down the horse doesn't lock to anything ..... Is it worth trying to get the roof working again I'm hoping the roof frame is for a auto ?? Or should I just convert to manual any help or threads with guides getting them going again would be great
The motors actually lock the lid. Why have they been removed? Could be a massive problem to sort this out so that it's working - might be easier to convert to a manual...
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Post Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:26 pm

I can supply a full kit of catches and cables etc to convert the flap to manual locking and release.
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Post Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:18 pm

How much for the kit mate ?
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:15 pm

Shane, convert to manual...i did and have not looked back, the auto roofs can be a pain to sort out and maintain.
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:27 pm

I think I'm gunna , I just need the bits ? I found on eBay catches , catch release and the cable is that all I need to convert it ? Is it an easy job to do ?
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:03 pm

its straight forward, but take your time and make sure it all lines up. i would avoid getting different bits form different cars (trust me). Take Pacer up if all the bits come from the same car...at least you know they will all fit!

Pacer is a straight trader.

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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:07 pm

I'd also vouch for Pete. Good honest guy.
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