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IMaintenance and Repairs of Convertible Tops - submitted by Jon Rosenthal, September, 2022

 

I just wanted to alert the group about my discovery of convertible top maintenance and repairs for Rag and Hardtops. On both types, for maintenance, there is fluid that should be drained and refilled and relay switches that should be replaced. Trust me, you don’t want to wait for a problem with your top. In the Z4 Hardtop, there is a series of wiring that if a problem is discovered, a dealership with not fix, they want to replace it all and parts and labor is over 5k. I found a mobile convertible top guy who also has an air-conditioned garage at his house in Mesa. On a mobile basis, he can replace the relays and change out the pump fluid, but if wire repairs are needed, he will need the car for a little while at his house. He had never worked on the wiring on a Z4 and I gave him my car as a Guinea Pig, so others will have a quicker turn around if repairs are needed. You all can call me if you want to talk further at 602.769.4555 or call Marcus directly at Phoenix Auto Tops, 602.703.1797. 



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