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Wiring diagrams Section: Convertible Top - Repair

DESCRIPTION

Operation

VERSIONS EXCEPT Z3

Z3 CONVERTIBLE TOP

Z3 Hydraulic Top

Emergency Valve

Semi Automatic Top Only

Fully Automatic Top Only

TOP BAR RAISED

STORAGE COVER OPENED

TOP ASSEMBLY LOWERED

STORAGE COVER CLOSED

WINDOW RAISING

RAISING THE TOP

Fully Automatic Top

Semi-Automatic Top

EMERGENCY OPERATION

Re-Connecting Drive Motors

INITIALIZATION (PROCEDURE 54 34 002)

CONVERTIBLE TOP LID LOCKS (PROCEDURE 54 25 005)

CONVERTIBLE TOP LID ELECTRIC DRIVE (PROCEDURE 54 25 001)

SOFT TOP LID COMPARTMENT COVER LOCK (PROCEDURE 51 25 029)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

DC Voltage

Voltage Frequency

Removal & Installation

WIRING DIAGRAMS

All sections

Fully Automatic Top Only BMW Z3 E36

Convertible Top - Repair 1 illustration ~107 words

Fully Automatic Top Only

Press and hold top switch. All side windows lower automatically regardless of their position, by a signal from top module to General module (ZKE IV).

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Fully Automatic Top Only

Scheme 16: Fully Automatic Top Only

The top lock motor is powered in unlock direction. The left and right side locks are mechanically released via drive cables. Microswitch S7 opens indicating top is unlatched from windshield frame.
Once locks are completely released, top lock motor continues to run lifting front bow above tension point via tension rods. As front bow passes tension point, microswitch S8 closes. The top lock motor switches off and top motor is switched on.