BMW Convertible E93 Hardtop Roof not opening... Fault finding and repair.

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This BMW Convertible came to me with an inoperative hard top roof, some warning popping up for the roof was also visible in the instrument cluster, and i-Drive...
On the module for the roof, was the code A697
A bit of testing and investigation, and the problem was found...
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@tecnaman9097 3 жыл бұрын

Maic Salazar just did a video on a BMW Z4 convertible not opening. Turned out to be something simple like the parcel tray being in the up position and not the down. Driving a convertible in the UK means you're an eternal optimist lol

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Not wrong... 😊

@warnin6925 4 ай бұрын

Is there a sensor for that ?

@LMAutoRepairs 4 ай бұрын

For the tray? Yes...

@Franz_giblet 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣the panick when it won’t go up. Great work, keep them coming 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😋 I really panicked lol... Thank you for watching!

@SabretoothBarnacle 3 жыл бұрын

Nice repair, coincidentally I had exactly the same incident yesterday on my e90. Some genius had worked on the passenger door and installed the door loom with a 180 degree twist. This meant the loom was not where it should be and the door stay was sawing through the loom causing the handle LED to stop working 🙄. Lucky I caught it when I did as it was chopping through the large window motor wires too..

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😬 👍👍👍

@speckwartburg 3 жыл бұрын

Luis excellent excellent video. Do you know why? Because you show mistakes as well. This is real life repair. I personally hate thoes who just let's say show damaged wire and everything works. This is the real one this is the real deal. THX so much. I love this to bits.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tamás... 👍👍👍

@MrMoss786 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed the step by step investigation and resolving. A car shelter would be handy in rainy England. Thanks again

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be handy...😊 Thanks!

@jgeorges3061 3 жыл бұрын

Luis, AWESOME video brother u r an incredible technician who dose not full around but fixes the problem the right way thanks for what u do and as always enjoyable to learn from the master which you are indeed. cheeeers

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks... for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

@azb786 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, very knowledgeable stuff to learn from you. Oddly enough, just got myself 2008 E93 convertible and your video shows up on my screen. Simply Amazing and reminder if anything happens in future (Lets hope I don't get to face it anyway).

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

🤞 Thank you for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

@beluxauto5968 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great repair Luis . I know from experience that it are tricky things those convertible roofs . Good thinking at the end when the roof was not closing . Who knows how long that roof hasn´t been used so lubricating every moving bit was the right thing to do . The frustration when the roof opened and didn´t close I fully understand . I would use some " working words " as well .

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

"Working words"... 🤣🤣🤣 Never heard that one before... 👍👍👍

@MrByootox 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video and I liked your hall sensor test sir , the bit with the roof had me laughing, I've been there as well !! good find with the wiring as well.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

@CarsExposed 3 жыл бұрын

Top job as always mate , I felt your pain here when that thing stopped going 😋👍

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 😋 👍👍👍

@MobilediscowirralCoUk 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure which or maybe all models of this before 2011 had serious battery issue with cables and some box attached to it! BMW had it for months.

@davithovsepyan4484 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much by helping us with your videos.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks... for watching and for your comment!

@mohammadyasinsaied1060 3 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy hope your well, my e93 has a roof not latched problem, can I bring it to you to get it sorted please

@marshallgoldberg8376 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive diagnosis work. Very good!

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊👍👍👍

@mardina1a 3 жыл бұрын

Extreme investigate,found problem on deep under and then fix it.of course the main reason was owner didn't make maintance of the roof robot on time then someone made a bad repair before you.was an easy fix for you thanks for sharing with us

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks!

@2FTermination 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! You're a great troubleshooter.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍👍👍

@DannyBokma 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry, but I laughed so hard xD. I had some panics like this as well and now learn that I am not alone in facing these adventures.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 It was a bit scary on that day...lol 👍👍👍

@manzarrafee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Louise great help stuck with roof problem but found some good indicators to look for. Best video on this issue. Regards

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@Kevfactor Жыл бұрын

I got me a scratch and dent one of these for about 4k and did 2k worth of repairs. Honestly really happy with it for what i paid. Im too scared to try the roof thing though, what if i cant close it lol

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

☺️

@coolkidz7861 Жыл бұрын

Hi there,where are you based as I have a problem with my E93 and was wondering if you could repair it

@mhcIncubus Жыл бұрын

I have the exact issue on my e93, the warning gonging is driving me crazy, how much you charge for repair?

@AlexMMA93 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you live and how much will cost to fix my E93? Same issue, the roof unlock but doesn't want to go down

@serbanmatei3740 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I've been watching your videos for a while in order to figure out how to fix some stuff on my E93. The hardtop got stuck in "Service position" as I was cleaning and moisturizing the rubber seals and lubed the joints. Then I had to manually put it down, with the help of a friend. Instead of using long bent nose pliers like any tutorial shows, my friend used an oil filter remover "wrench" and somehow managed to pull and force those Coupling hydraulic cylinders in and off we went, car was good. The roof never worked since as the motor was knackered. New motor installed, pumping into nothingness :/ Finally, saw that the micro switches for the "Interlocking ring buckle closed" were on "Yes" in the meantime, whilst they were supposed to be on "No". Further investigation, the tiny metal pieces are now bent and one of the plastic lever arms is broken so the microswitches don't get activated and hence, the roof doesn't work. Do you have any advice on how to proceed further? Each entire side, costs about £150 to be bought second hand, just for the broken plastic arm. Cheers

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Can you not fabricate something? 👍👍👍

@serbanmatei3740 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs I managed to find a breaking ad from someone that was willing to take them apart and i picked them up. Took almost 2 hours to install as I had to lift the top manually and close it down afterwards, to have access and replace them on the car. Works now!

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

@@serbanmatei3740 👍👍👍

@aminkhan736 2 жыл бұрын

the issue i have is the windows don't go up and boot doesn't open when the top goes down, I get code A6A1 CTM - DRIVE FOR HARDTOP LOCKING, what do you think could be the issue?

@nemanjadzombic6101 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video!!!

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@benkibris7803 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located mate? I also get factional fault error message on my BMW e93. Convertible roof won't Open.

@saibabupodala6297 3 жыл бұрын

Finally closed before rain 🌧️ comes enjoy this video I know this video thru u staying England

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@greatbritainguerrilla4888 3 жыл бұрын

Hi i have the same car roof is working but back windows are not working and the front windows work but only off a computer

@mnisijsjoesim3940 2 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video. I have same problem [Roof Restained] poping up on the screen. Let me try your technique and see what's up😎 Sorry you had to do it on a rainy day Thanks Bro

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@Just_trying_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

I have rattling noise with my roof when closed... please help

@normanstephens5391 3 жыл бұрын

Another comprehensive Trace,Find and Repair. You should Definitely add a "STRESS" payment to your final bill on this one. 😂 See you in the next one. 👍

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊😅 Thanks! 👍👍👍

@lynzi1418 Жыл бұрын

Hey hun do u fix cars ?

@smartkoditvhowtotutorials9748 2 жыл бұрын

Hi' great video. What was the model no. Of the Autel unit that you used in this video?

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

MS908P 👍👍👍

@harlad4973 Жыл бұрын

How do I preform an emergency close on my 2009, BMW convertible hardtop. I purchased a manual and it said the release screw was on the left bottom of the hydraulic pump. it is not there. HELP-HELP-HELP-HELP

@cipriandanciu8187 2 жыл бұрын

Good effort and good job

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

😋 Thanks! 👍👍👍

@harlad4973 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 335i, E93 hardtop convertible. There was a hydraulic leak which leaked down Into the drunk on the drivers side. For a log while I could add hydraulic fluid and the top would operate for about 10 times. Now the top is down and will not close. I can add fluid and it will start to close but blows out all the fluid and stops. I assume the leek got larger. Can anyone tell me how to access the hydraulic cylinder on the driver side near the trunk? 1. Can you offer some advice? 2. How do I operate the top manually? Thanks in advance,

@tiguere77 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video bro! excellent troubleshooting. I have a similar issue with my top. supposedly the dealer replaced the footwell and told that the top needs to be resync in order for it to work again. they want to keep my car for a week for repairs. not sure if this is true. the main problem is getting to the dealer. I live about 100 miles away.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

If the dealer replaced the footwell module, should have programmed to the car, once that done, everything should work as it should... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

@axelpluto1418 3 жыл бұрын

Scary moments well done

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed... Thank you for watching and for your comment!

@mdsymonds75 3 жыл бұрын

Which warning light is most common in your videos? LOW FUEL!!!!!! 🤣⛽

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 No doubt on that one... 👍👍👍

@crystalmcfarlane7511 3 жыл бұрын

What scan program are you using. I’m Sitting at my car now where I think something is in the way in the trunk.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Autel MS908P Thank you for watching!

@ErtacYildiz 4 ай бұрын

Bro can u maybe connect me please? My can doesn’t work with without service stand when i do at me Autel , otherwise with te service stand stap by stap going but roof doesn’t close the last stap. I am also a car mechanic owner but i cant fiend it

@anthonygreenwell776 10 ай бұрын

I have rhe same problem....roof either won't fully open or close. I had to keep trying to open and close until eventually it closed, but dare not try to open again...the fault is erratic. Do you think lubricating everything that you did was definitely the solution to the problem? I don't get any faults showing on my very basic fault code reader perhaps something more sophisticated might identify the problem what do you think

@LMAutoRepairs 10 ай бұрын

A good lubrication definitely worth a try... 👍👍👍

@mr.t2585 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. There should be a manual mechanisam to close the roof i think? In case motors fail.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

There is a way... but takes time... something I didn't have...😋 Thank you for watching! 👍👍👍

@westwards 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you say there is a way to close the roof manually. Do you know if it can be opened manually? I need to open the roof on my 4 series to be able to get at the rear window mechanism and the roof won't go down because I can't dropthe window

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes... there is a manual way yo open it... Check the users manual... Will might show in there how is done... as can differ from car to car... Thank you for watching!

@westwards 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs Thanks. I couldn't see it but I will have a other look

@westwards 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, nothing in the Owners Manual. Any ideas anyone?

@alexandraava3034 Жыл бұрын

Great video Thank You

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

☺️ Thanks! 👍👍👍

@abdallahtanjawi9421 3 жыл бұрын

good job👍👌

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍👍👍

@Jus_Goody Ай бұрын

You are a legend!

@LMAutoRepairs Ай бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@kamilkaczmarek7068 2 жыл бұрын

show the position of the valve from the hydraulic pump I have an error A69E

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a hall sensor...

@judiebarbera4902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

☺️ 👍👍👍

@mnisijsjoesim3940 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and the scanner. What the brand, cost and where to buy it?

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Autel MS908P... 👍👍👍

@Isaa5500 4 ай бұрын

Which scanner model do you have please?

@LMAutoRepairs 4 ай бұрын

MS908P... 👍👍👍

@slur8128 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, nice video my code is a little bit different for me it is code 00A691 “Rear module opened Hall sensor” i looked everywhere and don’t know where it’s located and what it is.

@user-wd1yr4wd8d 7 ай бұрын

did you fix the issue now ? mine is the same issue just now

@sullyking8944 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate my e93 has issue with front windows going up and down on clicks slowly slowly, and roof no longer goes down, some suggested it has problem with FRM, some said it has electric issue, can you help please, it did open before but stuck in the last position where it wouldn’t go inside the boot

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Scan the car... that's your best chance to find out what is going on... Thank you for watching!

@sullyking8944 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs is there any chance I can bring it to you for repairs? Where in Uk are you mate

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I do this stuff as a part time... of my days off... sorry... Once you get is scanned, and live data analysed, you should be left with a good idea of what the issue might be...

@KKSoon 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, what if it take longer time to close than open, what could be the issue? Oil level I check, roof closed position, oil level at top of plus sign....roof closing time around 4 minutes long.

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Bad pump? Valves not opening correctly? Difficult to tell without proper testing... Thank you for watching!

@KKSoon 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs thank mate, since after I get back my car & test on it..it was ONLY the switch that caused the slowness problem, meaning something wrong on the switch closing or push down, the button not in good condition & it not engage the roof to close....

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Nice you found the issue... 👍👍👍

@KKSoon 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs thanks mate ❤️

@kasrms 2 жыл бұрын

My rear roof locks won't lock

@johnjameson6113 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody got an Allan rench

@dalebergeron7582 9 ай бұрын

the switch button in the center console cracked on the inside and will not work correctly to open top what to do? please help the weather is changing not so danm hot here in lousisana and i want to go top less oh yeah this isnt Dale, im Toni Lynn a friend using his computer lol

@LMAutoRepairs 9 ай бұрын

Your quickest option is probably replace the button that is broken... 👍👍👍

@ag6286 2 ай бұрын

What software is this?!

@LMAutoRepairs 2 ай бұрын

Which software are you referring to? 👍👍👍

@djcraziinfinity8101 Жыл бұрын

am having the same kind of problem right now as my roof come up in the air and won't go down the red light on the switch keep flashing no matter what i try i cannot get it to work windows are down roof is stuck in the air

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

You can close it manually... Scan the car and check live data to understand what is preventing the system from working correctly... 👍👍👍

@TariqAq 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you charge for this fix? I have the same problem and the same car.

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Can't remember now... Sorry... Thank you for watching! 👍👍👍

@TariqAq 2 жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs Care to share your business address? I'll see if I can drop my car with you for a fix. I live in Yorkshire near Leeds. Thank you.

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

I do this stuff as a part time... 😋

@haileyyoung3409 Ай бұрын

How can I message the guy in this video to do my car

@LMAutoRepairs Ай бұрын

If you watched the video, now you know how to do it yourself... 😊 👍👍👍

@marketmonster6055 Ай бұрын

So we have been working hard on this day and night top closes 80% and then dresses up and stays blinking red. We reset it by manually putting top in truck .. and when we start again everything looks awesome and then it stops 80% and we get the error code cowl panel micro switch unlocked , replaced the micro switch! Still having issues we been working on this to the late night hours and no go. We have been voltage testing all components let me know your thoughts 🙏

@LMAutoRepairs Ай бұрын

Wiring? 👍👍👍

@marketmonster6055 29 күн бұрын

Where would you start to look for wiring cowl panel? It works perfect up till about 80% and then it stops randomly and then computer says cowl micro switch unlocked and then goes into frezze models and then we can't make it work again unless we do a manual reset and clear the codes...

@marketmonster6055 27 күн бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs okay where would you look by the windshield cowl?

@marketmonster6055 27 күн бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs thank you so mcuh by the way

@TheVinC1975 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

Cambridgeshire... 👍👍👍

@kamilkaczmarek7068 2 жыл бұрын

hi my roof doesn't work for me I have a bmw like you I need help

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

This was not mine... But, what have you done so far? Thank you for watching!

@Laraib3251 Жыл бұрын

Hi Luis where are you based and work? Because I would love your take on my car bmw 330d got a roof problem which opened but not fully and got stuck now the windows are not working and the roof isn't clicking into close. Hope to hear from you soon

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

Have you had the car scanned to see what the trouble codes are? 👍👍👍

@Laraib3251 Жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairsToday ill be getting it scanned and will forward the codes to you to see how to go about it if thats OK?

@Laraib3251 Жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs CONVERTIBLE TOP MODULE A69A A69B A69C CTM A69D CTM A69E CTM A69F CTM A6A0 CTM A6A4 CTM A6A3 CTM A6A1 CTM A6A7 CTM These are the codes coming up, Currently my windows have stopped working front and rear and boot doesnt open without the key and the roof light is flashing red. Hope you can help me here thanks 😊

@Laraib3251 Жыл бұрын

Now that I have cleared these codes I am left with the following remaining... A69A - valve 2 for rear module A69B - Valve 3 for rear module A69C - valve for coupling fastner A69D - valve 1 for rear module A69E - valve for roof shells A6A7 - transport mode active (this is one thats caught me by surprise) Thanks

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

Nice one... check those valves then... 👍👍👍

@neilmurphy845 3 жыл бұрын

I bet the harness that runs up the side of the roof is chafed

@kasrms 2 жыл бұрын

What scanner are you using

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

Autel MS908P 👍👍👍

@kasrms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you where are you located

@johnjameson6113 2 жыл бұрын

I never want to see hard top controller has failed

@jonwetherell5214 3 жыл бұрын

Nice fix but the faulty fuel gauge is still there 😁stay safe

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone can fix that...😋 👍👍👍

@neilmurphy845 3 жыл бұрын

That is so true 🤣

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@Nypartcannon 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou brother Why do people always bring the car so low on fuel ! It’s as if they’ve stopped caring completely because there’s an issue on the car

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍👍👍

@mustaphaallal7940 3 жыл бұрын

good joob men

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍👍👍

@ADDAUTOMOBILESERVICES 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@aaronmatharu123 7 ай бұрын

Can you diagnose mine too 👀

@LMAutoRepairs 7 ай бұрын

Did the video not helped? 👍👍👍

@aaronmatharu123 7 ай бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs yes it’s helpful but I don’t have the diagnostic tool :(

@benahmedhalim3973 3 жыл бұрын

👍🇩🇿

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@stevrgrs Жыл бұрын

Or you could just take your manual key out of your FOB to open the trunk :P

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

Good luck with that... 👍👍👍

@HiruS22 Жыл бұрын

Yep, there is no keyhole 😂

@CANDiagnostic 3 жыл бұрын

Soft top in the UK? As useful as a chocolate t pot

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 👍👍👍

@HiruS22 Жыл бұрын

Never get why people say this, have you not noticed the 6-8 weeks we get with no rain in the summer the last 5-6 years? I rarely drive with my roof up May to September

@johnjameson6113 2 жыл бұрын

Girl if my roof does not come up I will make it come up I promise you that much I know what I an m74 is

@LMAutoRepairs 2 жыл бұрын

😅 👍👍👍

@emildan772 3 жыл бұрын

Easy job. Another car with empty tank.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 Thanks!

@pauloneill8912 3 жыл бұрын

take this is an auction car

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure on this one... But possibly... Thank you for watching! 👍👍👍

@paulgilliland2992 3 жыл бұрын

Another car without fuel. Tell your customers to make sure they add £20 before drop off.

@LMAutoRepairs 3 жыл бұрын

😊 👍👍👍

@gerardregan6937 Жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs hey , those wires you resoldered , I know there was a good few , 8 I think , can u remember what they all for , I’m pretty sure I have the same issue , but my wiring is snapped in the boot near the strut mount , would be so helpful o know what they all for . Thanks man

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

No... I don't remember what they are for... 👍👍👍

@gerardregan6937 Жыл бұрын

@@LMAutoRepairs but obviously some for the roof function ?

@LMAutoRepairs Жыл бұрын

I believe so... 👍