[foxylady]

Hi there everyone. We have tried to open the roof today but it is only going halfway and then stops. Have checked the boot and the luggage cover is in the right position, have checked sensors, and there is nothing blocking them, in fact the boot is empty (amazing for a woman!!!). Any suggestions or is it a trip to the garage tomorrow? Thanks

Wendy

 

[SoCalMan]

Are you getting any message on your MFD when you try to open the
roof?

 

[foxylady]

This is just so odd - it is working now! Must have known I was on the forum! No messages were coming up on the MFD by the way which was why it was so baffling. Am a happy bunny now! Hope sun shines again tomorrow so I can get my top off! (roof of course!!!)

 

[Eos_Up]

Don't know if it applies here, but one of the things that will stop the top from coming down is if the luggage cover is not TOTALLY down and lock in place. Perhaps your cover was just a little bit out.

 

[cb391]

If the luggage cover is not down, you should get an error light on the dashboard and the top shouldn't do anything.

 

[SiJ2000]

It is unusual to not get a message if it is stopped by a failsafe mechanism.

Were you playing with the remote or the ignition at the time? Those will override the roof with no messages.

 

[foxylady]

Hi Simon

Nope, nothing on the display and only using the roof lever - all very odd. Checked all the usuals, sensors and luggage cover double checked but just wouldn't work. As I have said, it's working now so I am happy and the sun is shining so may just take her for a spin! I think it was because my hubby was driving! Very particular my car you know! Thanks for help

Wendy

 

[cb391]

Hi Simon

Nope, nothing on the display and only using the roof lever - all very odd. Checked all the usuals, sensors and luggage cover double checked but just wouldn't work. As I have said, it's working now so I am happy and the sun is shining so may just take her for a spin! I think it was because my hubby was driving! Very particular my car you know! Thanks for help

Wendy

If the problem reoccurs check to see if this is happening
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3666675

 

[foxylady]

Thanks Andy - will check that out if it happens again.

Wendy

 

[zuerichsee]

cold day?

Exactly the same happened to me last weekend, but it was very cold here and we think the roof had frozen (it was minus 5 overnight.) We left in the sun for a while and it opened smoothly.

 

[cb391]

Exactly the same happened to me last weekend, but it was very cold here and we think the roof had frozen (it was minus 5 overnight.) We left in the sun for a while and it opened smoothly.

You might want to check your owner's manual. There is a minimum temperature you can put your roof down in. IF I remember, here in the US that figure is 5 degrees F.

 

[Stephb]

I know this might sound really really daft but as you look at the buttons to put the roof up and down theres a black button and then theres a silver handle under it what is it for??? i never got chance to put the roof down on the test drive as it was raining

Steph xx

 

[Jim]

I know this might sound really really daft but as you look at the buttons to put the roof up and down theres a black button and then theres a silver handle under it what is it for??? i never got chance to put the roof down on the test drive as it was raining

Steph xx

Hi Steph,
The silver handle opens the roof when you push it down and closes when you lift it up. The black button just does the panoramic roof panel.
Make sure the luggage cover is in the down position in the boot or the roof wont open.

Have fun,
Jim.

 

[Stephb]

thanks jim i still have over a week to wait like but just wondered what my buttons did lol!

Steph xx