I respect people like you! Great way of explaining things and you taught us something critical and life saving! Many thanks man! I wish you can make more tutorials on the E46 Convertible
@carnez7189
9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this valuable info ! It helped me out Blessings
@johnathankeeling288
4 жыл бұрын
Man this was two years ago but you’re still a life saver
@jordanrorob1290
6 жыл бұрын
my man i legit been struggling with not doing my struts because of this thank you
@patriciaorell9084
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Noone wants to address that issue and it is sometimes a issue. Again thant you so much. You definitely made my world a little calmer.
@joshuamoon7238
5 жыл бұрын
Man your video saved my life yesterday. I knew my gear was on its way out, but it gave up the ghost yesterday when I was trying to leave work. It was so bad the top wouldn't completely close or open. After a quick trip to Home Depot for an extended 30TX and 3 minutes later I was able to latch the top and make it home. Previous to finding this video, it was thought that if the gear breaks and you close the top, you have to cut the metal liner that covers the motor and gain access to change the gears that way. I honestly don't know why someone hasn't mentioned this method before.
@user-phearle
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.....been searching all over for this fix. Much appreciated.
@ItsFknYuli
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video ! Most helpful video ever ! I really needed this ! Been looking around and asking a lot of people and now finally thanks to this video I can do this my self
@drunkuncas
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great content, to the point, with no terrible music. thanks
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,not a fan of the music either or the long drawn out jibber jabber..short sweet and to the point!
@tyronevaughn8787
Жыл бұрын
My latch still will not open😢
@larrysilva157
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks🙏 my neighbor and I have the problem now I know how to solve it thanks again really appreciated
@jorgemarr
4 жыл бұрын
Man you are the best!!!! Thank you !!!
@tedkadivar4490
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video. Can you tell me more about the long tool used?
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
sure , the socket i used to stick in the hole is the same size as the tool that comes with the car for the latch motor, you can use a 5mm or 3/16 -I have only seen the sockets on tool trucks
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
also the gears can be bought here- www.wholesalepartsexpress.com/product/1999-2006-bmw-e46-convertible-latch-gears-repair-kit/
If your Allen key doesn't open or close the latch after you've fixed your latches, then you may want to open up your latch motor and check the gears. They're made of plastic and break. That's what I needed to do.
@oscararias600
Ай бұрын
Thanks you
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
SPECIAL THANKS To Thomas at south florida auto recycling(ft lauderdale) for allowing us to film the video at the junk yard , all euro parts new and used call thomas 954-318-7888 tell him youtube sent you
@diqualita
5 ай бұрын
Thanks super advise
@gloglo1275
5 жыл бұрын
Mine is stripped on both sides. The Allen key on the windshield comes all of the way out when you try to loosen it.
@JavierMachado-g3i
5 ай бұрын
Did you ever find a solution?? I have the same issue
@hoptownsfinest703
6 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it yet . I want to say Thank You !!! in advance.
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
ok , if you need the gears or the latches let me know
@hoptownsfinest703
6 жыл бұрын
OMG! you are a Godsend! Thank You! My roof wouldn't close. I will need darn near the whole assembly. lol The plastic pieces on both sides that hold the bars together broke. I used some JB Plastic Weld to hold the pieces together and the tool you suggested to close the roof. Now I can at least drive around until I can get it fixed.
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
Seon Simmons ok great , I have all the parts if interested 8882418277
@fredzramirez5286
3 жыл бұрын
@@wholesalepartsexpress9666 hey do you still have these pieces? I need to fix mine
@marknoir
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. How long should this 5 mm hex should be? I need to buy one.
@eteaminc3463
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Does this apply to the E36 Also?
@nnickolai
Жыл бұрын
Life saver
@anthonysimpson6903
4 жыл бұрын
When I’m using that hex too loosen the latch on each side will it raise the top from the windshield as I loosen that ? The problem I’m having is that Allen key is stripped out inside the middle so I have too try this method I’m just wondering
@LUVKUZIXO
2 ай бұрын
What did u do same for me
@w124smoker
6 ай бұрын
I wonder if anyone can answer this question? does this trick work with the E36 convertibles as well?
@rjcubano
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a 650i convertible. The small rear window started lower on its own. One day it rained, so I used the hex tool to raise it because it wouldn’t move when I used the switch on the door. While doing so I noticed a little smoke coming through the hole. Fast forward, the window will not lower at all. Also, since then there’s a strut mount issue. I can’t replace the strut mount without being able to raise the top. Obviously, the window not lowering prevents me from doing so. Any suggestions? Thank you.
@alioral1358
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing trick, thx
@camelfetus1812
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you thank you
@bboykiis
2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to use 27 one to open, but it won’t turn. I’m afraid to over rotate and ruin the screws. Is there anything I can do to get those screws loosen up little bit?
@yannis4ny
Жыл бұрын
Can I use this method to close it? Thanks
@robingonzalez491
3 жыл бұрын
When i insert the hex tool in the hole and try to turn it can only do about 1/3 turn then becomes way harder to turn and i dont want to force it. Do you what might be the problem? Please help, thank you.
@drunkuncas
4 жыл бұрын
Only my driver side latch is releasing using this method. I've unscrewed it (T30 NOT 5mm allen) from both sides of the vehicle. Ideas?
@caldridge5376
Жыл бұрын
How to close if stuck last foot
@DeuceDevious
4 жыл бұрын
Got the bit into the hole and turned it all the way. roof still stuck closed...
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Ameterasuu same for me its stuck only on passenger side don’t know why
@DeuceDevious
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewoliveira5369 gonna have to take my m3 in...
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Ameterasuu ??
@DeuceDevious
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewoliveira5369 I'm going to have to take my M3 i to the shop to get it fixed professionally.
@F_Evans
6 жыл бұрын
watching other vids they say torx 30 screw. in this vid you say 27torx screw. im confused
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
6 жыл бұрын
hi, I have always used a torx 27 with the exception of a few rounded off ones where people may have tried to use a torx 25 i had to hammer in a torx 30
@terrancefernandors
5 жыл бұрын
How about if I want mines to close.... Mine won't lock
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
5 жыл бұрын
Just turn the work opposite direction
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
4 жыл бұрын
If You need parts please visit wholesalepartsexpress.com and select the year make model of your vehicle to see whats available - should you need assistance or if you can't find what you are looking for please feel free to email me david@wholesalepartsexpress.com
@thawingclock3
6 жыл бұрын
Do you turn left to open the it??
@pyramidboy7472
5 жыл бұрын
What’s that 5mm extention tool called exactly? Having Issues with that please clarify
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
5 жыл бұрын
It's a 5mm hex or Allen socket, I think the 1 I used was 3.5 inches long..you can buy it at lowes or home depot
@kevinvanquelef1394
6 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a 2006 650 convertible?
@mightywhiteysrt
4 жыл бұрын
Will this open a e36 the same way? Can this be used to close it as well?
@yannis4ny
Жыл бұрын
I have the same question
@youngmuk3199
3 жыл бұрын
anyone know why my motor wont unlock the latch?
@vicdachosen1
6 жыл бұрын
Can close the top after doing this ? Thanks
@wwr6822
6 жыл бұрын
thats what I'm wondering lol
@johnnymeza5454
5 жыл бұрын
any updates on this?
@realone2917
5 жыл бұрын
I need to close mine it gets to final step and won’t close, also my Allen key bolt doesn’t work at all
@johnnymeza5454
5 жыл бұрын
Did you figure this out? Mine doesn't open with the Allen key. Idk if it's the the latches or the motor.
@giomalanga
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Meza did you solve it? I have the same
@johnnymeza5454
5 жыл бұрын
@@giomalanga yes! If the Allen Key Bolt just turns and doesn't move the latches, then it's a latch motor gear. You need to open up the latch motor, and replace the gear. It's pretty simple actually. BMW made it with plastic so that it's quiet when the latch motor is moving, however it'll break. I recommend getting a metal one. On eBay search "E46 convertible latch motor repair" you'll see the gears there. I recommend getting the one that comes with two, so that you can replace the second gear that is also plastic.
@giomalanga
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Meza damn man, you just saved my life. Thank you!!
@johnnymeza5454
5 жыл бұрын
@@giomalanga no problem, don't forget the white lithium grease to lube up the gears.
@taylorn8432
Жыл бұрын
So I do appreciate you making this video...but my left latch broke just like this in the video.. the left side is stuck shut. I did remove the strip/panel and come to fine out there is no hex inside the hole. I have no idea what to do.. because I was going to put a new $700 top on the car but if my left latch is stuck shut I might as well just sell the car. I'm so upset with this top. I will never ever own a convertible bmw.
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Where can i find this 5mm X ?
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
4 жыл бұрын
Sears ,took truck oreillys...hex or allen key is what it is called ,not x
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Wholesale Parts Express thx alot appreciate
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Its works only one side the other doesn’t want to open ?
@wholesalepartsexpress9666
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewoliveira5369 chances are that the side that didnt open has a broken latch ...try to operate it from that side
@matthewoliveira5369
4 жыл бұрын
Wholesale Parts Express on the passenger side the lach its stuck there doesn’t want to unlock i don’t know if i have another option to open it
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