Roof problems - HELP!

[JamesS4cab]

Having a slight issue with my roof at the moment on opening and closing.

Start the car, handbrake on, handbrake symbol on the dash is on.

When i push the button, the windows drop, the lid at the back goes up, and the roof opens or closes about 6 inches.

It then stops, and the roof symbol on the dash starts to flash. However much i push the button again, I cant get it to finish opening. If i drive about a bit, only a few yards, and then start again, it starts again and finishes the job.

Now this is really getting on my tits and was wondering if anyone could help me please?

 

[Spr0cket]

James, it's likley one of the roof transport switches either starting to fail or needing adjustment.

Do you have vag software to interrogate the controller and read switch statuses? If so, a quick scan of fault codes might also help in identifying cause.

 

[JamesS4cab]

Hey Spocket - dont have VAGCOM yet.

Where is the switch located and maybe could do with a quick clean??

 

[Spr0cket]

I think there are around 6 or 7 switches that detect everything from roof latched, to cover box open, tensioner home positions and roof folded & stowed.

I'll see if I can pull the details tomorrow off elsawin, but to be honest, without ability to read any fault codes as well as the switch readings over course of opening and closing, I think you'll be on a hiding to nothing.

 

[sage33e]

Had exactly the same problem on my Cab, and it was traced to a couple of 'potentiometers'. Trouble was that the whole roof had to be dismantled to fix it...cost was £1000+ but luckily the car was in warranty. Hope that you get it fixed and it's not as serious as mine was....

 

[JamesS4cab]

Had exactly the same problem on my Cab, and it was traced to a couple of 'potentiometers'. Trouble was that the whole roof had to be dismantled to fix it...cost was £1000+ but luckily the car was in warranty. Hope that you get it fixed and it's not as serious as mine was....

Cheers buddy.....make me feel a whole lot better why don't you.... but useful to know anyway.

I will try and find someone locally with Vagcom and see what they say. Its driving me mad, and at this rate, the car may be heading back to the stealers.....

 

[JamesS4cab]

Sprocket - any help you can give would be awesome - cheers buddy.

 

[sage33e]

Sorry for the shock!! Erm, I'm sure yours will be fine....probably cost hardly anything at all...might just be a gremlin that will go away...!!

I'm trying to redeem myself for giving you a heart attack - seriously.

 

[Spr0cket]

Jame's I've dumped some of the details into a PDF - drop me a PM with your email and I'll send it over.

 

[JamesS4cab]

Sprocket - you have PM.....

 

[andyccr]

Hey James, there is a hardtop for sale on Ebay in case all goes tits up !!!!!!!!!

 

[JamesS4cab]

Hey James, there is a hardtop for sale on Ebay in case all goes tits up !!!!!!!!!

There you are!!

Been waiting for an insightful and helpful comment to aide my woes.....and what do I get.....???

 

[andyccr]

Well, I offer a possible solution and look what thanks I get !!

 

[JamesS4cab]

Well, I offer a possible solution and look what thanks I get !!

I guess we could classify it as "A" soultion but not "THE" solution.

Your supposed to be my electroncs geezer buddy as well

 

[andyccr]

I'm not sure what you can check on VAGCOM about the roof, will have to delve into my book to see what I can find.................

 

[JamesS4cab]

I'm not sure what you can check on VAGCOM about the roof, will have to delve into my book to see what I can find.................

Your a legend - cheers buddy. :thumbsup:

Catch u laters.

 

[phil1978]

Hey Andy, looked on ebay but couldn't find the hardtop . . . Got an item number for it???

Got any pics of the exhaust tips fitted with the finished valance . . . Did the S4 rear valance fit around the tips without modding???

 

[andyccr]

Phil, hard top was mega $$$$$$$$$$ I've roughly cut the valence for now. Will email you a pic over the weekend

Andy

 

[phil1978]

Cheers fella.

 

[JamesS4cab]

Just had the problem diagnosed as the lock mechanism at the front of the roof - £380 plus VAT and then two hours labour.

I'm gutted. Anyone know anyone that can get discounted parts??

 

[zeratul]

Unlucky mate Hope you get it sorted. I try not to think about things like that!

 

[quattrojames]

I'm gutted. Anyone know anyone that can get discounted parts??

Is that a dealer price, u tried vagparts?

 

[JamesS4cab]

I tried Euro car, and GSF parts - both said I would need main stealer.

Will give Vag Parts a call though so they can laugh as well.

What makes it worse is I have already spent £93 to get it diagnosed as he managed to temporarily fix it and then it died again.

Never mind.