HOW TO MANUALLY CLOSE A BMW CONVERTIBLE
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- **Before trying this, make sure that the luggage compartment lever in the trunk is set to the correct position. The luggage compartment lever is the most common reason the roof won't go up**
This video will show you how to manually put the top on of a 2004 BMW 325ci. I made this video because i could not find a solid video explaining how to do this when i needed it.
1:45 Turn the Allen key COUNTERCLOCKWISE (to the right)
Do this at your own risk!
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Mahalo Jason!! Almost $11K estimate to replace top from dealer. Hell no! Now I understand why you constantly use your Allen key. Manual top versus replacement=no brainer. Stay well!!
Iv been a body tech for almost 10 years and this is actually a good instructional video well done and thankyou for the assistance!
Do you know why when I’m trying to turn it to the right it’s turning but not coming down to lock and latch
So glad you made this video because the dealership said bring it in and we'll have to charge you to manually put it up.
God bless your ❤️
Thanks so much! Battery/Alternator died with the top nicely tucked away and the car open to rain and everything else. This is the most helpful video for my E46 that I have ever watched!!
Please keep going with helpful tips!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and so glad we can help.
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You saved me. I was driving to work, I put my top down and heard click click click at the end. Button was flashing red, and it was a oh no moment. Got to work found your video and followed your procedure. Got some funny looks in the car park but it was worth it. Later that day it started to rain. You save my ass.
Same problem on my car this evening. Top down, click, click sound from back side and button was lighting red. This video help me. Do you have still problem after this?
I appreciate you buddy. I thought that I would have to spend money to get mine fix to be able to put the top down again. Now that you've shown me how o manually closed it on this video, and how to open it on your other video I'm not going to waste money that I don't have. Thanks!
fix it yourself. its easy
@@gregh7457 I’m
Very cool. My son just got home from work near midnight, “Daddy, that top won’t go up.” Thanks Jason!
Thank You Brother for making this Super Helpful video
It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to go topless as my electric top has been out for over 2years
I’M STOKED to try this tomorrow
God Bless
Amazing news! You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and glad to be able to help.
I'll add to the long list of "thank you's" by saying, You are a SAVIOR!!!
Jason M in 2024!!!
This video really helped got my soft top system got stuck while opening and system wasn’t working anymore so I use the video trick to close it completely then the system started to work again
Awesome! Straight and to the point! I couldn't drive my car for 2weeks, beacuse the top wouldn't close thanks a lot!
Thanks Ma Goddess ! Glad it helped you!
BS mine would not close
Great presentation , Jason. Simple and to the point. Its all about that special click with the Allen key, otherwise the roof wont open.
Excellent! Had to act quick, was having a great day in the sun. Broke down with roof down, started raining...... Nice save dude 😄
This video saved my life 😍 You’re a hero JasonMaoreen. Thank you.
You didn't know how to open
Thank you man, keep up the good info. ! Never would have known, helped me out bro! BOOGZ
This video was a lifesaver. Thanks so much!
Thank you for both videos. I’m a new owner to a used BMW and want to drive with the top down.
Thank you for your video. I was able to help a woman with her top stuck almost closed. I was able to save her a hefty tow bill. Thank you again
Wow!! So happy to help. Glad everything worked out 💪🏻
Legand thank you ❤ a real video none of this other RUclips bs saying oh do this connect this disconnect this 👱🏻♂️ worked 1st try went exactly how it did on the video
Very straightforward, great explanation! Good to know if this problem does happen.
Thank you!!
We have to give BMW credit when it's due, this is an amazing feature. Most convertibles with electric roofs get totaled when the roof stops working because they can't be manually opened and you can't get parts for them... but not this one!
Jason = The Spy Who Loved BMW ! BMW Bond
You saved me a hugeee hassle for my M3..Thankyou!!
You’re the man! Thank you. It’s “feels like” 101° here today, the top won’t go up, and I was beginning to despair.
Convertibles are so perfect for warm weather. Glad we’re able to help!
This was Alot of help, thanks brother 💪
Thanks so much for the video Jason!!! Very straightforward, clear, and easy to follow! I can finally close my BMW!!!
Wally No worries, I’m glad to help!
Thank you brother..it work for me...just spend 2200 to replace motor 8 months ago...believe I have a leak in the hydraulic box
Thank you so much for sharing this video! You are a huge help.
You’re welcome! Glad we can help.
AWESOME video! The manual was not useful, at least not to me. Thank you Jason!! Got the top up and locked in place thanks to you. Now I need to figure out why the automatic up/down mechanism just stopped working...
Did u ever figure it out mate
@@raaajram1728 I did!
FYI there is no need to remove the back seats. The loose flappy part of the back seat under the console piece comes off. It sits on a bar so just remove it from the bar.
Exelent explanation…thank you
Super great explication thanks 👌👌👌
GOD BLESS YOU, my top got stuck down, no idea how to fix it....it was just about to rain
Well played! Thank You!
This is awesome info.
Awesome, I didn't know what to do. Thank you.
Excellent job and thank you very much. Great Help...
Thanks mate, you saved me there! 😂
Top fucking guy! My roof decided to.stop fucking working I was almost about to cry til.i see this video on RUclips
EXCELLENT JASON!
Outstanding thanx sir
Thank you😂😂😂😂😂you save the day
I like the music choice.
Worked perfectly!!! Now I need to figure out why it won’t close :( opens just fine, but when I push the button to close, just get a red blinking light and nada. When I Press the open button, while the top is down, I hear a click click click click click click click. Any ideas?
Motor is loose under The back sit. Some one show this problem on RUclips
Thanks Jason For The Excellent Instructions. The Top on mine is from the Dark side.It stopped working,Fluids good,Fuse is good.Checking Wireing Harness over drivers side next. Cannot get the top to Manually tighten up in the Front will not tighten to close.Also cannot get rear window to raise to put Back panel Down . Red light flashing on open and close convertible top button.Is there a relay that could be the issue if the wiring harness wires are not severed. Thanks Very Much
Great video. I am looking for some help with replacing just the convertible top cover. It was vandalized. Everything else is in working order. Not sure the best place to buy the replacement cover and install. I have a 2004 330ci. Any recommendations or videos would be great. Thanks!
So mine isnt going down flush at the very first hinge. It stays prompt up 8inches
Same
Same issue, seems it might be the latch levers. Apparently there are kits you can buy on eBay or Amazon.
So what do we do now? Isn’t it a video that shows you how to fix the problem with the top stuck 8 inches from the roof and won’t close
@@terryashmore2109 same I tried it now I’m stuck
@@Adrian-bl8bn Try turning the Allen key towards the unlock position further so it can fully unlock everything and once you do that, close the convertible top edge.
Great commentary, great advice thank you. I’m praying this works on a hard top 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please advice & comments welcomed guys 🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍
Wow thank you ! 🙏
Very charming , that roof is really easy. I don’t you would anything we asked , tihi . Thanks
Thanks this video helper so much. My 2003 has just started having problems with the automatic roof. It got stuck closing and got stuck opening the button just flashes. I need to find out why
did you? i have the same year
@@jiannadalman8660 I never got round to finding the problem. I scrapped it in the end
@@taylerzc1 so not worth the labor/parts you’ll have to pay for? sorry for asking you. not that you know. just curious bc it’s the same year
Excellent!
man thanks a lot jason my top goes half way and stop
Thank you, Moe! Hopefully it’s better now.
Please brother can you confirm if this works on a 325i with a hardtop roof?
Is it the same procedure for the 2004 BMW 318ci?
Thanks mate, your a life saver :)
Trevor Lindo you’re welcome! So glad we can help
Boom, problem solved. Thanks
Jason, I did this and the right side it tight. Left side did not latch all the way and now the wheel seems ( feels) like it is stripped. Ever had any experience with this and is there a way to navigate the small crank to engage it?
This video really helped me 😎 👍
We’re glad it helped!
You saved my life!!!!
So glad to hear this video helped!
Jason...Thanks, you got me to third base on my wife's Black Beauty 2001 325Ci! Top is down and not responding. You showed how to get me to near the end, but the 2001 does not have an Allen wrench crank hole where I see it in your great video for the 2004. Any ideas on where I can find the right opening on the 2001? Thanks again! Joe
Solved my problem! Great detailed explanation.
Great! Thank you.
Good video 👍
Top video thank you
Hey man thanks a lot!! But I have a remark: Didn't you need to re-lock the tonneau cover after the top was fully up??
Do you know how to do that? I'm trying to figure out all I can about these tops. Thanks!
@@joseph_the_human from what I know I think that after you drive a little bit, the car detects you are moving and closes it automatically. Or after you finish all the steps he said, press the roof lock button and probably it will close it as a last step. Try it
hey that was very helpful do you know how to replace the inner cable for the top
Great job buddy!
Thank you!!
hey i wanted to ask if it is normal that the roof is shut closed completely but about 3 cm are still open
Thank you seriously
is it the same routine to drop the top ?
thank, i will try
Hi Jason,great video very clear.My roof works fine but I accidentally pressed the emergency actuator,i've not used the roof electrically since,how do I reset that button to reengage the electric motors please?Thanks Jeff
Did u figure it out?
Love the video! quick question, I can get my top to the 2:40 mark in the video where the rear window drops but then it's impossible to pull the front part down to the windshield as if it is stuck on something. I've tried pushing extremely hard but it just won't close any more than how it looks at the 2:53 mark. Any ideas? Thanks!
same problem, it cant go down and have no solution
Did you ever figure this out?
The lock he turn to the left to open and to the right to close
Thanks very much
Hey man you don't have to lock the lid cover after shutting it? The top just sits on top of the lid and that's it? Just wondering
Could you open it the same way as closing I’m sure why not just want to make surely before I go and screw mines off
Thanks for this video. I followed your instructions but my back never unlocked.😔
Since my auto roof stopped working my car has been on manual and is closed. If I now want to open it (using the method in your previous video) do I have to remove the seats each time I want to take the roof up or down? Isn't it off and cant I just keep the allen key up front for such use to take it off?
In my experience, yes you would have to remove the seat every time you want to do this. You can keep the Allen key in a handy place; that’s what I did.
@@JasonMaoreen Thank you Jason!
My top will let down but won't go back up with power button what could be my issue? 2000 323Ci
Amigo cuando llego al punto de cerrarlo con la llave allen no hace nada se me queda sin cerrar bien
Que puedo hacer?
Thanks buddy it’s pouring rain I just covered my car with trash bags I’m going out in the rain right now to do this 😭😭😭
Hi Jason thank you for your help it solved my problem however now my interior light keeps flashing since I manually put the top up. Any suggestions why it won’t quit flashing?
Hi Toby I am having the same problem too! Did you ever figure it out?
What if i try to turn the alan key in the hole but it doesnt turn at all and doesnt let me manually close it
Where is the convertible battery located?
2:58 I can't close my top with my hand nice and lightly :( it helped to get it down . Can't reseal it.
Great video though 👌 👏
get a bigger hand
Bmw don't sell the bigger hands ?
:(
I have the same trouble ....
Did you solve this?
looks like you're turning the allen Key to the left in the back seat. am i trippen or what?
Does this work with the bmw 330ci 2002
I'm looking for the removal of the top
I have a 2000 323CI and the roof is semi automatic. The lock for the roof cover open but it won’t lock ( I replace the lock mechanism once before) what could I do to get it to work???
So one of the cables broke On the motor under the rear seats. When I try and lift it up it cracked the plastic on the upper corners and it wouldn’t let me lift it up all the way. Have you had any problems like this
Hi is the Alan key in the back or I have to buy one ?
It should be in the back!
@@JasonMaoreen cheers mate
Need help! Mine won’t close at the end with the Allen key. However when I push the open and close buttons the place where to put the Allen key spins! What to do?
So how to return it back ?
Some times its wont close manually
because of oil pump so u need to remove
oil spout from oil pump
Why when I’m turning it up front it’s not latching to lock it in
When I put my tap down automatically everything looks good but it won’t grab at that last little quarter of an inch. I don’t know what to do. If you drive with it that way the dong sound continues in a red light on the instrument panel clothes. Any ideas? Maybe I should take out the backseat and try to crank that
I got my top up but I can't get it to go all the way out to tie it down what do I have to do
How do I get in to 318ci.. The lock his gone froze and there's no feeling on the key.. I can open the boot.. But the alarm goes thanks