Roof problem

[Smelf36]

Hi All. My roof has randomly decided to play up. 2 days ago opened and closed without issue, today - starts to open, roof fault light pings up and roof stutters and pauses, light goes out, roof continues and repeat, the worst point being the final closing of the boot lid, which start stops and takes an age to finish closing and it’s the same on closing. Taking finger off the button seems to help when it stops, but not much and not always! It will open and close but is very slow and start stop! Any ideas??

[greg81]

Could be a dozen different things. I'd check battery charge for starters

[flybobbie]

Well you have two options.

1/ Sell the car and get rid of quick.

2/ Use the search function on this site, your problem is not unique.

[RobbiZ4]

[Smelf36]

Could be a dozen different things. I'd check battery charge for starters

Interesting you say check the battery, car had been sat for about 3 weeks, and only a couple of short runs, starts without issue though, is this a known problem?

[greg81]

Could be a dozen different things. I'd check battery charge for starters

Interesting you say check the battery, car had been sat for about 3 weeks, and only a couple of short runs, starts without issue though, is this a known problem?

I had various problems. Roof worked intermittently, sometimes it went half way up and stopped, sometimes it didn't work at all.

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

[RobbiZ4]

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

Let's bet.

[greg81]

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

Let's bet.

Pretty sure charging a battery doesn't fix busted hoses, and failed microswitches like you insisted my problems were

Would be a silly bet to be fair. I'll NEVER see any problems with that roof again

[Smelf36]

Could be a dozen different things. I'd check battery charge for starters

Interesting you say check the battery, car had been sat for about 3 weeks, and only a couple of short runs, starts without issue though, is this a known problem?

I had various problems. Roof worked intermittently, sometimes it went half way up and stopped, sometimes it didn't work at all.

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

So a partial success. Battery was low under 12v surprised it started so well. Charging fine with the engine running, over 15v and back up to 12.6 after a good run. The roof seems to be working better, a little hesitant on one occasion, but it still pings up with a roof fault warning on the dash, even when it opens and closes smoothly, weird? I’m not gonna loose any sleep over it, just a bit puzzling!

[Smartbear]

Interesting you say check the battery, car had been sat for about 3 weeks, and only a couple of short runs, starts without issue though, is this a known problem?

I had various problems. Roof worked intermittently, sometimes it went half way up and stopped, sometimes it didn't work at all.

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

So a partial success. Battery was low under 12v surprised it started so well. Charging fine with the engine running, over 15v and back up to 12.6 after a good run. The roof seems to be working better, a little hesitant on one occasion, but it still pings up with a roof fault warning on the dash, even when it opens and closes smoothly, weird? I’m not gonna loose any sleep over it, just a bit puzzling!

I’d get that sorted out before it bites you on the arse, it’s going to get stuck at the worse time possible as you know!
Rob

[greg81]

Interesting you say check the battery, car had been sat for about 3 weeks, and only a couple of short runs, starts without issue though, is this a known problem?

I had various problems. Roof worked intermittently, sometimes it went half way up and stopped, sometimes it didn't work at all.

Charged the battery and all problems disappeared

So a partial success. Battery was low under 12v surprised it started so well. Charging fine with the engine running, over 15v and back up to 12.6 after a good run. The roof seems to be working better, a little hesitant on one occasion, but it still pings up with a roof fault warning on the dash, even when it opens and closes smoothly, weird? I’m not gonna loose any sleep over it, just a bit puzzling!

Well would you look at that

Let the battery charge with the engine running for an least 30 mins and take it out for a good run. Mine was similar, then after that it was perfect again

[Smartbear]

The op’s battery is now charged & he’s still getting a warning light on the dash, sounds like there’s still an underlying problem here that isn’t just the battery.
I wouldn’t be happy leaving it like that, it’s a world of pain & expense if it gets stuck somewhere
Rob

[kinger]

This all sounds so familiar.....i would get it diagnosed properly, will save a a heap of heartache and time.
Mike

[RobbiZ4]

[Smelf36]

Hmm, once all this bloody Covid crap is out of the way I will get it looked at properly at a local Indy, gonna be expensive enough without main stealer prices! I should imagine? I mean it’s not like the suns out or anything........oh, bugger hey ho