Top switch for E36 convertable

[Bekker]

Hi guys, does anyone know where in Cape Town i can get a Top switch for my E36 convertable 328i. i called all over cape town and cant beleive no one have a switch for me

 

[Yuvan]

You talking about the roof switch? To fold up and down?

 

[Bekker]

Yes that's the one

 

[Yuvan]

Did you try Cliftons spares in CT??

 

[Bekker]

just called them now and they dont have. i called Boss motor spares in Parow and the guy said he have 2 different ones. i'm going lunchtime to him to see if one of them fits.

 

[Yuvan]

just called them now and they dont have. i called Boss motor spares in Parow and the guy said he have 2 different ones. i'm going lunchtime to him to see if one of them fits.

Good Luck bro, hope you come right! :thumbs:

 

[Bekker]

thanks, will let you know when i come back from lunch.

 

[Yuvan]

thanks, will let you know when i come back from lunch.

:thumbs:

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Are you talking about the switch in front of the gear lever?

 

[Bekker]

No luck with that switch:argh: yet. the 2 he had didnt fit

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Post a pic of the switch you need, i might have it

 

[Yuvan]

No luck with that switch:argh: yet. the 2 he had didnt fit

Damn - Sorry!!! What does BMW want? :fencelook:

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Did you check this :
http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree...breaking-Bmw-E36-Cabriolet-W0QQAdIdZ392593902

 

[Bekker]

yes its the one in front of the gear lever.
Pic of the switch

 

[Bekker]

Cliftons M3 centre called me this morning to say they have a top switch for me. went thru to them and guess what, it didnt work on my car.:argh:
the switch work but when i look inside the pins is not the same as my one.
So yeah i'm still hunting.

 

[Yuvan]

Cliftons M3 centre called me this morning to say they have a top switch for me. went thru to them and guess what, it didnt work on my car.:argh:
the switch work but when i look inside the pins is not the same as my one.
So yeah i'm still hunting.

Did you PM DROP IT ZN??

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

I have that switch...will pm you this evening as to how many pins at the back etc and you can compare it to what you need

 

[Yuvan]

I have that switch...will pm you this evening as to how many pins at the back etc and you can compare it to what you need

What a helpful chap!! :bravo:

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

I can't seem to upload a pic but the switch I have has a part no 1392073 on it and has 5 pins on the back, Andre let me know if it's what you require...

 

[Bekker]

Thank you for the help guys.

DROP IT ZN there is 2 numbers on my switch is 549403500 and 836396.
the pins on my switch look similar to this in the pic with one of the pins missing on the end

the one i tried yesterday had a pin missing in the middle

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Thank you for the help guys.

DROP IT ZN there is 2 numbers on my switch is 549403500 and 836396.
the pins on my switch look similar to this in the pic with one of the pins missing on the end

the one i tried yesterday had a pin missing in the middle

The one i have has the pin missing on the end aswel...will confirm the numbers on the switch when i get home this evening