[n54vert]

So basically, my E93 roof won’t operate unless I take the following steps after every cycle of operation:

- Open the trunk and push down the piece that needs to be locked in place. (Nothing major or minor happens that I can notice, like clicking sounds or anything similar.)
- Then, I operate the roof as normal. As soon as the roof opens and closes, the same problem arises again. I’ve tried lubricating the hinges and ensured my trunk is completely empty, but these steps haven’t solved the issue. My roof works fine it just gets tedious to do this process each time.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you in advance.

[E93Dude]

Do you get any fault lights on the dash?

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by n54vert

- Open the trunk and push down the piece that needs to be locked in place. (Nothing major or minor happens that I can notice, like clicking sounds or anything similar.)

Sounds like the switch that detects the closed trunk is sticky. Open it up and spray it with electronics cleaner.

[Ml3456]

Had the same problem a while ago. It’s not a switch like lowrydr says. It’s a sensor that detects its down. Just loosen the sensor and raise it a bit but not so much that it hits. It’s by one of the trunk rear hinges. Did it a few years ago and working fine since. Repeated closing seems to vibrate it down after many years of use.

[n54vert]

Only amber roof light when it won't operate

[n54vert]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Sounds like the switch that detects the closed trunk is sticky. Open it up and spray it with electronics cleaner.

Originally Posted by Ml3456

Had the same problem a while ago. It’s not a switch like lowrydr says. It’s a sensor that detects its down. Just loosen the sensor and raise it a bit but not so much that it hits. It’s by one of the trunk rear hinges. Did it a few years ago and working fine since. Repeated closing seems to vibrate it down after many years of use.

Got it, Will try that! Thank you so much!

[E93Dude]

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