service BMW 328I CONVERTIBLE 1998 E36 Convertible Tops Manual

CONVERTIBLE TOPS
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Subject Page
E36 Convertible Tops
Overview .................................................................................................. 2
E36 Automatic Electro Mechanical Convertible Tops ................................ 4
•Features ........................................................................................ 4
•Components
- Control Module ........................................................................... 6
- Top Switch .................................................................................. 6
- Motors ........................................................................................ 7
- Top Drive Linkage/Thrust Rods ................................................... 8
- Top Cover Latches/Drive Linkage................................................ 8
- Micro Switches ........................................................................... 9
- Components Review ................................................................... 11
•Operation ...................................................................................... 12
•EM Top Emergency Operation....................................................... 17
•Re-connecting the drive motors .................................................... 18
•EM Top Initialization ....................................................................... 19
•Control Module Diagnosis/Troubleshooting.................................... 20
•Convertible Top Storage Lid Position Hall Sensor Tests ................. 22
•E36 Convertible Top Adjustments (Repair Manual excerpts) .......... 23
•E36 Convertible Specific Service Information Bulletin Reference.... 29
Z3 Convertible Top
Overview .................................................................................................. 30
•Components ................................................................................. 31
•Operation ...................................................................................... 32
•Adjustments .................................................................................. 33
•Z3 Convertible Specific Service Information Bulletin Reference...... 35

E36 CONVERTIBLE SPECIFIC SI BULLETINS
Refer to the following list of Service Information bulletins when servicing an E36 convertible.
Always check the most up-to-date SI’s and recent DCS messages for current service infor-
mation.
•E-36 CONVERTIBLE TOP HEADLINER SAGS.
Repair kit P/N 54 31 8 227 354. SIB 54 03 96.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP CLEANING KIT. P/N 83 12 9 407 806. SIB 54 07 95.
•CONVERTIBLE STORAGE LID PROTECTIVE CAP INSTALLATION. SIB 54 06 95.
•CONVERTIBLE FOLDING ASSIST ROD. P/N 54 31 8 203 869. SIB 54 05 95.
•CONVERTIBLE HEADLINER PLASTIC PANEL REPLACEMENT. P/N 54 31 8 211 902.
SIB 54 04 95.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP PLASTIC BREAKS AT C PILLAR.
Repair Kit P/N 54 31 8 209 781. SIB 54 02 95.
•CONVERTIBLE HEADLINER SAGS. SIB 54 04 94.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILS WHEN LOWERING.
--Needs new drive levers-- SIB 54 03 94.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP SEAL SQUEAKS.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP ACTUATING ROD REPLACEMENT.
•CONVERTIBLE STORAGE LID LATCHING CABLES. SIB 54 06 93.
•E-36 CONVERTIBLE TOP INITIALIZATION. SIB 54 04 93.
•E-36 CONVERTIBLE GLOVE LIGHT STAYS ON. SIB 63 03 93
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Z3 CONVERTIBLE SPECIFIC SI BULLETINS
Refer to the following list of Service Information bulletins when servicing a Z3 convertible.
Always check the most up-to-date SI’s and recent DCS messages for current service
information.
•Z3 STOWAGE BOOT REPAIR KIT. P/N 54 31 8 401 804. SIB 54 05 96.
•Z3 TOP WATER LEAKS. SIB 54 02 96.
•CONVERTIBLE TOP CLEANING KIT. P/N 83 12 9 407 806. SIB 54 07 95.

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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
• Always personally verify the customer complaint.
•Always verify that the complaint is truly a system malfunction.
• Perform a Quick Test to determine if the vehicle systems have logged fault codes.
•Call up the faulted system or appropriate test schedule to verify the correct control
module is installed in the car.
•Follow the Diagnostic Information System (DIS) on screen instructions and perform all
tests as specified.
•Use the DIS and fault symptom diagnostic procedures as trained.
•Follow the appropriate test module procedures for systems that malfunction but fail to
set faults in memory.
•System problems which elude diagnostic procedures must be brought to the attention
of BMW of North America, Inc.
•BMW Technical Assistance Hotline 1-800-472-7222
• BMW Service Training Feedback Message Center 1-201-573-2186