Roof Motor Relocation, in pictures

[Number5]

Well I'm the same as number5 , first one ( my own ) took me ages as it was a learning curve and I had the roof out completely. The second one took less time obviously but I was extra careful as it wasn't my car. The next after that was my first relocation job and again was a learning curve , but was completed in about 6 hrs , since then I've got it down to around 4 hrs if it all goes well, that's motor and casing removed, motor revived, relocated and all the drains cleaned and checked . i see it as a challenge more than a job, I enjoy seeing people's reaction when the dead motor is brought back to life and there car roof works again .

I know I'm sad

I'm glad its not just me being slow ! I've managed one in just over 4 hours, but I normally find a problem with one section somewhere. Either the motor, the hoop bolts ( esp the corner ones) or getting the rubber seal sat back down nicely on the boot.

The one that did pretty go well was 4.5 hours, (with 20 mins for a coffee once the roof is on the floor !)

[jpgreenwood]

Just had our motor relocated by Dave and it looks a very neat job, and the roof worked....for a week. He said he couldn't guarantee the motor as it did look a bit shabby but managed to revive it nonetheless. Great job. Unfortunately, now there is no movement whatsoever. No power to the switch. No illumination, no window drop, no unlatching. Ive checked the 3 fuses, 12, 31, 55 and all look good. Is this a microswitch problem or more serious? We will get back into contact with Dave as we are more than happy with his standard of work and the car has had a long list of problems along the way so guess we are just unlucky.

[Dietcokeman]

You have a power issue , IE: no power getting to the complete roof lowering system , the Window drop and unlatching are a completely different set of motors to the main roof motor , if nothing works , you have a power feed issue .

First the roof Unlatches and the Windows drop , if only one of these actions were working I'd say logically the other was at fault but as both do not work, I'd conclude its a power issue , the main motor doesn't kick in till these first two actions are complete .

[Number5]

Check the connections to the Module in the rear panel behind the passenger seat. You will get this symptom if the module plugs aren't quite in properly. However, if Dave doesn't remove everything it's unlikely he will have disturbed this, as i would removing the entire roof, but worth a check anyway.

Remove the storage pod and the small speaker grille behind the passenger seat and you will see it tucked in there by where the motor used to live. (Small grey box about 100mm x 100mm x 20mm)

[ScottP]

Hello everyone, I joined the forum about an hour ago and I’ve already received a message - thanks Number 5, from reading lots of posts you are obviously well respected and extremely knowledgeable, I’ll call you tomorrow.
Thanks again
Scott