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Bmw Electric Hood Wont Close Or Open

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kendra20 | 11:59 Mon 04th Aug 2014 | Motoring
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Hi does anyone know where the fuse is located on a BMW convertible 1995 316 series. The hood on my husbands car wont open or close. It was working fine then it stopped. we have been told its a fuse but we don't know where the fuses are or which one it is. Many thanks for any help Or any more ideas what is wrong.
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When you press the switch for it to operate do you not hear any noise (ie the motor) trying to open it? If you do then it's not the fuse. I only mention it because I have a Merc SLK and I'm having the same problem but I can hear the motor running. I've looked on forums and it's apparently some rubber/plastic round the switches that swell up in the heat and stop the roof from opening.
May be nothing to do with your problem, just thought I'd mention it. Very irritating problem.
There is a fuse in the boot on the left near the battery. try that. also make sure the boot is shut as it wont work if not. disconnect the battery for 3 min and reconnect as this may help.
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thank you we are trying that now will let you know what happens thankyou for your response.
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thank you prudie. the motor isn't making a noise at all so think its the fuse or electrical.
If it's not a fuse (the main fuse board in in the engine bay by the way), it could be a relay. The model range is known as E36 by BMW so if you want to google something type 'E36 electric roof problem'.
Does this help? According to the eigth picture down, it's fuse No 1 that's for a tilt or sliding roof...

http://www.bmwforums.info/3-series-guides/7909-bmw-e36-fuse-relay-fusebox-identification.html
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thank you I will try this tomorrow I have been out till now sorry im late answering. will let you know how I get on

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