You have a small shot at just re-engaging the motors but will probably have to do a full reset. If I play with the wires to the module under the seat, I can adjust the seat but it is intermittent. After about 10 - 15 seconds you will hear the tonneau cover close and then open and the top closes. Push up on this to re-engage. Two of the rods that guide the front section back over the middle remain in view when the top is closed. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat. Did not know there was a mechanical key located in the key pod.
Steering is accurate and precise but very stiff when you first start out. You will hear a click. You can floor the gas pedal and still hear your radio. I had to tow the car to a dealer about 100 miles away. Operating the top with the car in motion is verboten for legal reasons pivoting the trunklid back obscures the license plate.
A bit boring I know, but when you have something you like, roll with it. If you would loke furhter assistance Jun 06, 2008. Push up on this to re-engage. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. I no longer needed the big 4 door and switched to the 328i coupe with Sport pkg, Premium pkg, Cold Weather pkg and Sport Suspension and exhaust. The motors are similar to the ones that open and close the windows.
Most test drivers are abusing the cars too early which may account for some problems people who experience early problems. The company's design ethic doesn't include the flying wedges and chin-high beltlines that offer convertible-top designers a convenient place to pile the metal and glass out of sight. You have to take out the covers hiding them. So what you have to do is open the trunk on the left hand side right behind the tail light pull away the material and simply just push the electric motor into place. Also, get your car built. Trim - Inside metal trim dents easily.
The reason the roof is not working anymore as soon as there is stress on the roof the electric motors One operates the roof and the other operates the roof lid disengages, You said that the roof still worked but the lid did not so probably only the one motor disengaged. Some controls, however, can be difficult to use. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. You simply have to experience it. If you or someone pulls the interesting red strap under the rear seat, you have to do a reset. So what you have to do is open the trunk on the left hand side right behind the tail light pull away the material and simply just push the electric motor into place. One at 52K, one at 75K, and one at 98K miles.
The cars have been flawless. That's largely because the blowers are small and tucked away down low in the engine compartment. This will allow you to open the trunk. It just gets burned so quickly, sooo quickly. Believe me, it will blow your mind how quiet the cabin is when you push it to the limits whether it is a 335i or 328i.
There are two motors located in the driver side rear quarter panel. If the cargo partition is not down, there will be no place in the trunk to store the convertible top. Would lease another 4 out of 5 stars by Bob from Maryland on Mon Nov 29 2010 I bought a 2007 328 Coupe couple months ago, I love the performance and the looks. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Drove fine forward, no warning light, just wouldn't reverse. Mechanic said has seen a lot.
There is a built in feature that tells the car not to open the roof if the trunk is open and the other way roung while the roog lid is open the trunk cant open. You control the shifting, but it's still an automatic and the car will shift its self if you under rev or redline. To close the top, press and hold the Lock button. There is a trunk pass-thru, but it's big enough only for golf clubs and skis, and it can be accessed with the seatback up and the center armrest portion removed. Press and hold the arrow button on top of your key to open the top. Push the switch to close the top forward and hold it down. Had to disconnect battery every night until it got replaced.
Usually when the light is flashing it's a sensor. This will allow you to open the trunk. I have the speed limiter removed and have had the car up to 157 mph out in the desert and it got there quick and smooth with no shudder or buffeting. Like all 3 Series, this version of the 325i is fun to drive. If you have a semi auto top have to manually unlock top where it meets the windshield , lift the top back until you can pull up the back of the top to access tonnau cover.