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    Repairing/bonding glass to convertable hood?

    I have been investigating a bit more and found that polyurethane adhesive is not good if exposed for UV (Sun light) :keule: It may work if the glass has a blackout border. The part exposed to sun will go soft and sticky after some time. And we are talking about a repair that should last for at...
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    Repairing/bonding glass to convertable hood?

    Please do not use silicone! there are two reasons. 1. Silicon is acid - you can smell it. This can create corrosion. 2. Silicon leaks oil. It will be almost impossible to repair again. The silicon oil will stay forever in your fabric. Gorilla glue is first time, every time.
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi VagPro! Problem solved. I quite sure. When I thought about the fault codes and used VAG-COM to test the components with a multimeter all looked good, but still no response from the roof. (Except the fault codes as above) Looked at the Current flow diagram and realised that there are two...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi Buddy, Got around to check the fault codes from my previous post. (I had the engine running when I tried to close the roof.) Address 26: Auto Roof Labels: 8H0-959-255.lbl Control Module Part Number: 8H0 959 255 A 4 Faults Found: 02000 - Switch Position 008 - Implausible...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi Khurrum, No yet sorted. :ohmy: They sent be the wrong module(2003). I sent it back and requested them to give me a version B. My wife requested me to put the car together for some driving. ( we have 3 other cars to choose from, but the Audi is the favourite) I assembly everything and the...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    A quick update. After 2 calls to the wrecker in Sydney to ensure that is was a B version of the controller I got version 1 from 2003. :wtf: No return of the money, because it an electrical part. We had a a fair bit of rain and a humidity of 80%, and the roof worked for two days! I thought...
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    Repairing/bonding glass to convertable hood?

    This link may help you to locate one. (No I'm not a 3M sales man) Google is my friend. Where To Buy - Boat Building and Maintenance > Buy offline If you are using tape to mask etc. don't use gaffer/duct tape. It leaves glue residue when removed. Use masking or clear packing tape. Use a black...
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    Repairing/bonding glass to convertable hood?

    Use 3M™ Marine 5200 Adhesive Sealant. High-performance polyurethane adhesive sealant that stays flexible and waterproof, yet resists weathering and salt water. This stuff is super strong and will do the job. Downside is the curing that takes about a week +. The hardest is to find good pillows...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi Khurrum I have bypassed the wires by doing new wire connections from the control unit to the valves, with no difference. Also checked the control board for bad soldering and found nothing. ( It is a Version A circuit board) The wife is always on me to get a second A4 and I can understand...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    The head restrain guides gave me a run for the money!:yes: Measure the cables from the control unit to T6K for the valves there where all in 12.6 Ohm range. Checked the control unit for spiders, water and other creepy creatures - nothing. I'm a bit confused about "open" in the error code. I...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi, can you please send the procedures. Some data; Type 8HE oAH 50-2-4026 Type explanation Cabrio 1.8 E Code / G Code 120kw 120 A6M (A4 2006 first inspection May 2007) I love a challenge! 30 degrees in the shade at the moment! It makes the plastic nice and soft to work with. :cool: What...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Some progress. Switch position error is now cleared and gone. :) Still getting after clearing the codes. 01618 - Automatic Convertible Top Valve 2 (N272) 009 - Open or Short to ground 01984 - Automatic Convertible Top Valve 2 (N341) 009 - Open or Short to ground The 3 valves gave 12.4 Ohm...
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    Hi VagPro. First thanks for all your information here. The car is a 2006 A4. The diagnostic gave me them after I cleared the codes and re-run the test. The faults are in that order.
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    Audi A4 Cabriolet Soft Top/ Roof / Hood Motor Repair Guide

    My roof will not open. I get 3 fault codes. 02000 - Switch position 008 - Implausible Signal 01618 - Automatic Convertible Top Valve 2 (N272) 009 - Open or Short to ground 01984 - Automatic Convertible Top Valve 2 (N341) 009 - Open or Short to ground I have done a number of manual...