1996 BMW E36 Convertible to stopped working.

fuse box diagrams

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Picture & amperage & description of every single fuse ...

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Mar 1, 2013 - There are SIX fuse box locations in my 2002 BMW 525i E39 (here is a 1997 540i fuse location chart):. EF1 to EF5 <= at the back of the ebox ...

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Hi James
this is the whole procedure, how to open/close manually and reset the convertible soft top BMW E36
http://www.eabjr.com/Synchronize-e36-Convertible-Top.php

Good Luck

Fuse box should look like the one shown on these pages:

Fuse box diagram BMW 3 E36
http://bmw-e36.com/repair/8-bmw-e36-fuse-box-diagram-318i-1996.html


The longer single row of fuses is #31-46 (46 is closest to the double row of fuses).


Hope this helps!

The fuse is located next to the battery in the trunk

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Check fuses and relays first. Then check the wire connections at the motor. Sometimes the plugs get corroded and just need cleaned up and put back on.

If you hear a whining noise, you are probably low on fluid.
The pump/motor/reservoir combination is probably behind the rear seat.
Fill it with ATF with the top down. Cycle the top as much as possible, repeat till the reservoir accepts no more fluid in the down position.
Check lines and cylinders for leaks, replace/repair leaks.
If you hear nothing, check the fuse.
If that is good, hotwire the motor, if that works, check the switch.

check the parcel shelf has been refitted correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side that stops the second stage of the roof from opening

UPDATE: I thought I was posting regarding a 1998 E36. Not sure a 99 has the same fuse or interlock.

Hey there, I have experienced the same problem. You need to reengage both motors if you have disengaged them pulling the lever undernearth the rear driverside seat. Make sure to put the black lever back under the seat to the position before pulling on it.

You should have the top in the down position before engaging the motors back in place.

To engage the motors: The motors are located under the carpet in the trunk on the driver side. There are two black clips you will need to remove in order to pull the carpet back. One of the motors is located near the taillight. This motor is responsible for the storage lid cover. The motor that is located further in the drunk is the motor for the fabric top to move up and down. Make sure to firmly press these motors back into place. They should not move.

Once you have engaged the motors, go into your car put the key into the ignition and have the convertible top button pressed up (meaning to close the top), move the key to the accessory positio and hold it for 10-12 seconds. You will finally see the trunk lid get pulled closed. The car will now attempt to completely close the lid. If your motors are working fine it will close. If your only intention is to get the lid to close on it's own it should be accomplished.

Good luck!

check the parcel shelf has been put back correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side to stop the roof opening fully when the shelf isn't in correctly