HOW TO MANUALLY CLOSE A BMW CONVERTIBLE

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**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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@scottgolde1546 8 месяцев назад

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!!

@allchuckedup48 Год назад

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 ❤️

@jonathonmercier4492 11 месяцев назад

Iv been a body tech for almost 10 years and this is actually a good instructional video well done and thankyou for the assistance!

@Marlo-pl3dr 9 месяцев назад

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

@MrPitatom Год назад

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.

@ivanlisjak2955 Месяц назад

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?

@jeanlubin5864 4 года назад

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!

@gregh7457 3 года назад

fix it yourself. its easy

@SQlikeaboss 3 года назад

@@gregh7457 I’m

@lonstermonster1442 3 года назад

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!

@JasonMaoreen 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and so glad we can help.

@tamekabradley2433 2 года назад

@@JasonMaoreen p

@madinventor69 3 года назад

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

@JasonMaoreen 2 года назад

Amazing news! You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and glad to be able to help.

@chcknchcknchckn 3 года назад

I'll add to the long list of "thank you's" by saying, You are a SAVIOR!!! Jason M in 2024!!!

@daniellilly_ Год назад

Excellent! Had to act quick, was having a great day in the sun. Broke down with roof down, started raining...... Nice save dude 😄

@kansasboy0079 2 года назад

This was Alot of help, thanks brother 💪

@mikecollins8780 2 года назад

Thank you man, keep up the good info. ! Never would have known, helped me out bro! BOOGZ

@jeffbrewer8810 Год назад

Very cool. My son just got home from work near midnight, “Daddy, that top won’t go up.” Thanks Jason!

@bobkovach1426 3 года назад

Very straightforward, great explanation! Good to know if this problem does happen.

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@magoddess6779 5 лет назад

Awesome! Straight and to the point! I couldn't drive my car for 2weeks, beacuse the top wouldn't close thanks a lot!

@JasonMaoreen 5 лет назад

Thanks Ma Goddess ! Glad it helped you!

@terryashmore2109 2 года назад

BS mine would not close

@birdseyetwo 2 года назад

Great presentation , Jason. Simple and to the point. Its all about that special click with the Allen key, otherwise the roof wont open.

@ashokmnagaral1133 4 года назад

Jason = The Spy Who Loved BMW ! BMW Bond

@michaelcanning3706 3 года назад

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

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

Wow!! So happy to help. Glad everything worked out 💪🏻

@reneblanco1 8 месяцев назад

EXCELLENT JASON!

@amandarae2403 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this video! You are a huge help.

@JasonMaoreen 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Glad we can help.

@electricfire7 2 года назад

You saved me a hugeee hassle for my M3..Thankyou!!

@juliettemccarthy492 Год назад

Awesome, I didn't know what to do. Thank you.

@Driedblox 7 месяцев назад

Exelent explanation…thank you

@Heat-PressT 2 месяца назад

This is awesome info.

@mainmasri7959 Год назад

Excellent job and thank you very much. Great Help...

@azizhachimi8744 4 года назад

Great job buddy!

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@JustinMarc 5 лет назад

This video saved my life 😍 You’re a hero JasonMaoreen. Thank you.

@agnesmatona2357 4 года назад

You didn't know how to open

@Alexwt99 4 месяца назад

Legand thank you ❤ a real video none of this other RU-vid bs saying oh do this connect this disconnect this 👱🏻‍♂️ worked 1st try went exactly how it did on the video

@trevorlindo9326 4 года назад

Thanks mate, your a life saver :)

@JasonMaoreen 4 года назад

Trevor Lindo you’re welcome! So glad we can help

@amacauley8000 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for both videos. I’m a new owner to a used BMW and want to drive with the top down.

@YarmilaGoycochea 3 месяца назад

Super great explication thanks 👌👌👌

@user-li8ot8eq7n 3 месяца назад

Outstanding thanx sir

@anthonydigiovangiacomo344 3 года назад

This video really helped me 😎 👍

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

We’re glad it helped!

@user-bi7mc6ew1o 8 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@rex_sage 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the video Jason!!! Very straightforward, clear, and easy to follow! I can finally close my BMW!!!

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

Wally No worries, I’m glad to help!

@lovejoy4559 Год назад

Thanks mate, you saved me there! 😂

@rbecerramiami 3 года назад

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.

@JasonMaoreen 2 года назад

Convertibles are so perfect for warm weather. Glad we’re able to help!

@eduardomanuelcalvoarteaga5662 4 года назад

Thanks so much man

@mpowerpetrov7833 3 года назад

Good video 👍

@markmason2081 3 года назад

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

@brock8281 Год назад

I like the music choice.

@TheKamiGraysonShow 3 года назад

Great! Thank you.

@mathewstokes5039 Год назад

Boom, problem solved. Thanks

@HarvMartens 3 года назад

Solved my problem! Great detailed explanation.

@Gierlita 10 месяцев назад

Thank you😂😂😂😂😂you save the day

@galil_6863 4 месяца назад

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!

@Mr_Right_Fit 2 года назад

Top video thank you

@krisbiskit Год назад

You saved my life!!!!

@JasonMaoreen Год назад

So glad to hear this video helped!

@shannonwhitman5359 3 года назад

Thank you seriously

@mrkongsimr 3 года назад

Very charming , that roof is really easy. I don’t you would anything we asked , tihi . Thanks

@clifford3113 Год назад

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

@mselflea 2 года назад

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...

@raaajram1728 Год назад

Did u ever figure it out mate

@mselflea Год назад

@@raaajram1728 I did!

@racerobinson1243 2 года назад

GOD BLESS YOU, my top got stuck down, no idea how to fix it....it was just about to rain

@buster349100 3 года назад

Thank YOU!!!!!!!

@cegupi01 3 года назад

thank, i will try

@mikebell4044 Месяц назад

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!

@dennismorrison3270 2 года назад

hey that was very helpful do you know how to replace the inner cable for the top

@bahaafakher69 3 года назад

Thanks very much

@jonathanmichealfacer Год назад

Great commentary, great advice thank you. I’m praying this works on a hard top 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please advice & comments welcomed guys 🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

@joewilson5686 2 года назад

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

@anthonymcnally6649 4 года назад

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

@jerrymoore9962 4 года назад

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.

@juniordunn4591 3 года назад

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

@rohanpitters5325 2 года назад

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???

@Jeff-uz2rw 3 года назад

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

@raaajram1728 Год назад

Did u figure it out?

@rogangranite 3 года назад

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

@taylerzc1 4 года назад

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

@jiannadalman8660 2 года назад

did you? i have the same year

@taylerzc1 2 года назад

@@jiannadalman8660 I never got round to finding the problem. I scrapped it in the end

@jiannadalman8660 2 года назад

@@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

@320speed 7 дней назад

Please brother can you confirm if this works on a 325i with a hardtop roof?

@tobyhaske4757 3 года назад

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?

@Seechananigans Год назад

Hi Toby I am having the same problem too! Did you ever figure it out?

@richardlebouff5426 3 месяца назад

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?

@burnettn7 2 года назад

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?

@deanmathews2676 Год назад

Is it the same procedure for the 2004 BMW 318ci?

@Tooooooneitup Год назад

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

@armandocoelho7695 3 года назад

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

@010507god 3 года назад

Can someone explain to me why when the stick is in parked the light that points to the P (Park) stays on?

@coraabney9253 3 года назад

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

@janemalik008 3 года назад

Top fucking guy! My roof decided to.stop fucking working I was almost about to cry til.i see this video on RU-vid

@dctaxlawyer 3 года назад

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?

@pawellemanski619 3 года назад

Motor is loose under The back sit. Some one show this problem on RU-vid

@moemustafa5844 4 года назад

man thanks a lot jason my top goes half way and stop

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

Thank you, Moe! Hopefully it’s better now.

@AVMS777 4 года назад

Do you this would work on a 2000 330ci?

@theoriginalmikeg. Год назад

My top will let down but won't go back up with power button what could be my issue? 2000 323Ci

@Mr105246 Месяц назад

is it the same routine to drop the top ?

@denilson4054 11 месяцев назад

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

@alexanderlozevski9347 3 года назад

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!

@mohammedalazaiza5310 2 года назад

same problem, it cant go down and have no solution

@joseph_the_human Год назад

Did you ever figure this out?

@TonyaHairston 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. I followed your instructions but my back never unlocked.😔

@carlosrausell4727 5 месяцев назад

Amigo cuando llego al punto de cerrarlo con la llave allen no hace nada se me queda sin cerrar bien Que puedo hacer?

@fabfarming101gt5 Месяц назад

Does this work with the bmw 330ci 2002

@juanpablomoracruz8351 3 года назад

I tried but the rear compartment does not open, I tried to turn the alien key a lot and now I think I broke something inside I am not able to close, can someone help me?

@TaylorAshlyn 3 года назад

What is my seats won’t lift? 325 CI 2005

@triskajt 3 года назад

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?

@JasonMaoreen 3 года назад

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.

@triskajt 3 года назад

@@JasonMaoreen Thank you Jason!

@alexvlogs1359 Год назад

Where is the convertible battery located?

@husseinel-hajj7818 3 года назад

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??

@joseph_the_human Год назад

Do you know how to do that? I'm trying to figure out all I can about these tops. Thanks!

@husseinel-hajj7818 Год назад

@@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

@adamandazola4913 Год назад

I'm looking for the removal of the top

@monkey1999mj 4 года назад

So, I do all that but the top doesn't seal or latch down in the front. Any suggestions??

@rrichiie 4 года назад

Happened to me. You aren’t supposed to be removing your top at all unless it’s for repair purposes, because when you do it manually your latches will lose tension (again, happened to me) and now the top is just open enough to bring in a little bit of water. To sum it up, you need new latches

@Marlo-pl3dr 9 месяцев назад

Why when I’m turning it up front it’s not latching to lock it in

@alfredguinto1976 4 года назад

It happened to my Z4 but you can do it manually will cost me $ 900 to gat it back to automatic

@raulreyes821 4 года назад

So mine isnt going down flush at the very first hinge. It stays prompt up 8inches

@thereal.DjBacon 4 года назад

Same

@davidcraig7771 3 года назад

Same issue, seems it might be the latch levers. Apparently there are kits you can buy on eBay or Amazon.

@terryashmore2109 2 года назад

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

@Adrian-bl8bn 2 года назад

@@terryashmore2109 same I tried it now I’m stuck

@PseudoSpaceMarine Год назад

@@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.

@Sroor2023 Год назад

So how to return it back ?

@joanagloss7471 2 года назад

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 😭😭😭

@gloglo1275 4 года назад

I have an e46 m3 vert. I’m trying to open the top, and that screw keeps on coming out completely when turning it to the left to loosen it. Any thoughts?

@davidcraig7771 3 года назад

Gear is stripped, needs to be changed

@HERCULES360 2 года назад

The manual stop point is stripped..when the screw goes beyond the set stopping point…the screw will come out an additional 12-24mm or 1/4 to half inch..right before that happens…stop there and push up…the top should be able to be pushed open..put a piece of tape over the hole.. so you do not loose the screw as you lower or raise the top…my advice..