1998 BMW Z3 Top randomly will not raise or lower

1998 BMW Z3
54,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AMOS1968
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Hello,
The top on my 1998 Z3 has started to randomly not raise or lower when i am holding the switch. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when it happens but the times it does work the motor seems to works smoothly and quietly and the top moves at a normal speed. Is it most likely a short in the switch?
Apr 2, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It would be worh starting with, one question though, does the switch feel like it is "clicking" in each position. If not, replace the switch, or at least compare it's "feel" to a new one.
Apr 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM
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