#1 · Aug 3, 2008 Please help!!!! Roof went down no problem, when I tried to raise again, I held the switch to come back up and the windows went down an inch at a time, there was a relay behind glove box clicking simutaneously with the window action, the roof would not go up. Managed to manually get the roof back up again, reset motors. So, been a member for a while, first time I have a question the amazing online BMW community has not been able to answer on the now gone 97 328i, the beater 2001 323i, and the "new" 1999 323 convertible. (Yes, I've developed a love of cheap older 3 series Anyway, so the vert has a leak on the drivers side that I have not seen discussed anywhere 4.8. Based on 377 reviews. Cayman Auto Services Ltd rated 5 out of 5 based on 369 reviews on Google. Fix your Ford Focus CC Roof Problems. Benefit from over 10 years experience in Ford Focus CC Convertible Roof Repairs. Click to book your Soft Top Repair. I have just purchased a 1995 mint e36 318 convertible. Problem is the guy didn't use the roof over the winter and when he tried to it did nothing! I got it at a v good price so not too bad but any ideas what it is most likely to be? No noises movement.. Nothing :-( bmw hood not working hiya my m3 electrical hood isnt working either, its a 1994 m reg. the hood was down, when i pressed the button to lift the hood it stopped half way, i then released the hood manually withn the red lever under the back seat. since then i gave it to a garage who told me the cables have snapped from the roof to the motor. they replaced all the cables and reset the roof, but A e36 convertible tried everything..working except..drivers door have a e36 convertible tried everything to get the roof working except i can not make the system accept the drivers door as closed. Ckecked all fuses the trunk is closed all micro switches work when i … 632. My Cars. 1998 328i Convertible. Fuse is in the trunk next to your battery. If you disconnected your battery at any stage you will have to re sync your topplenty of diy's avaiable and easy to do. "You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." Fig. Sunroof components-E30 3 Series shown, E36 similar Fig. Sunroof lid retainer clip location-E30 3 Series shown, E36 similar. Open the sunroof lid 2-4 inches (5-10cm). Unclip the roof liner frame and push back into the opening. Close the sunroof lid and loosen the screws on each end of the gates. The E46 Convertible top closing mechanism (325 and 330 CI) is ultra-expensive to have repaired at the dealer. Some have paid $600 to $1000 to fix this issue. Many owners will share this same common failure eventually. Mine is a 2005 325 CIC. I put the top up and down every day, several time per day. fro3and5series Discussion starter. 21 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Jan 19, 2010. All, My wife's E36 1998 328iC convertible top does not function. I took the car to the dealer for an inspection and they estimated $2500 for new motors for the top. While top down is fun, I wish to make the repairs myself with used parts to save some $$$. 7KfcKul.