buying my first ti! California Roof HELP

[Newprov]

Hi I need help with my California 318ti as I am in process of buying it. Put down a deposit.

The California ROOF opens and closes no problem exept that the motor moves every 6 inches and makes a clickin gnoise and then moves another six inches.

IS this normal? Did the roof originally move without slightly hesitatiing every six inches?

Thanks

NEWBIE

[jca]

I don't have the Cali top, but I can't believe that it is a normal operation. Sounds like a gear problem.

[teetime4one]

yep, there's a problem with something on your top. i'd look into repairing it. then enjoy your new car!
also, welcome to the Org

[tiFreak]

one of the gears must have a few teeth sheared off on one side, that would explain the intermittent operation. you're going to need a new motor for it so I'd keep the top closed so you don't get it stuck open

[M-technik-3]

Could it be the track mechanism needs some lubrication? IE on the sliders and in the gear box?

I don't have a California roof so I am unfamiliar the system but seems to be just a large sliding fabric sunroof. If you have not purchased it yet I would use the fact that it's not operating properly as leverage to lower the cost.