[Eos_Up]

Just wondering if there is a limit to top up/down operation? In my previous convertibles, whenever the mood struck me. I would run the top down.

With all the "transporters" apparent action (doors opening, etc), I'm wondering if I'm asking for long term trouble in popping my Eos roof down whenever the mood hits me. Anyone seen a VW report about this, for example, the roof was lowered and raised 25,000 times without a failure?)

With my previous Mustang convertible, sometimes the top would stay down for over a month while the car was parked in the garage in the summer months just to avoid stressing the up/down motors, etc.

 

[cb391]

I remember seeing an article somewhere(I'll see if I can find it) that said VW did at least 10,000 opening and closing cycles under different temperature conditions with no problems. I don't think the roof on an average Eos will ever see those numbers. Now that being said, there are those who have had that problem with their roof. Personally I wouldn't worry.

 

[contactrf]

Had my Eos for 3 weeks, lowered my roof today for the third time and it would not close again: rear window jammed out of line. Had to call Roadside Assistance who came and plugged their computer in to cure the problem but that didn't do the trick. Trunk lid refused to open and whole lot seized up! Eventually, the men in the VW uniforms resorted to brute force, leaning on the trunk lid and heaving on the rear window section and it all decided to behave, springing into the correct actions. I'm now reluctant to try operating the roof if out of working hours and more that 5 miles from a VW dealer!

Better luck with yours.

RF

 

[Eos_Up]

Bummer contactfr. If it were my car, I would try it again a couple of times and then it would be going back to VW (lemon law if possible.) Is your rig a new vehicle? Did you have anything in the trunk that was not suppose to be there?

 

[contactrf]

Bummer contactfr. If it were my car, I would try it again a couple of times and then it would be going back to VW (lemon law if possible.) Is your rig a new vehicle? Did you have anything in the trunk that was not suppose to be there?

It is a used car (May 2007). The trunk was empty and the car on level ground. I had been searching for months to find a car of the specification I wanted so I'll stick with it unless the top proves to be unreliable. The VW chaps said that they had only known of one other Eos with top problems and the top is more reliable and less complicated than the old rag top golf ... I'll wait and see how it shapes up!

RF

 

[nail-z-gull]

It is a used car (May 2007). The trunk was empty and the car on level ground. I had been searching for months to find a car of the specification I wanted so I'll stick with it unless the top proves to be unreliable. The VW chaps said that they had only known of one other Eos with top problems and the top is more reliable and less complicated than the old rag top golf ... I'll wait and see how it shapes up!

RF

If that were me, I'd roll up to the dealership, find a nice space in their car park, and operate the roof half a dozen times. If it all works out OK, head back home. If not, it's in the right place to be fixed. Again.

 

[SKIDOO]

If that were me, I'd roll up to the dealership, find a nice space in their car park, and operate the roof half a dozen times. If it all works out OK, head back home. If not, it's in the right place to be fixed. Again.

I'm with nail-z-gull on that one. Bril idea.
Better than worrying about should I/shouldn't I open up on a hot day away from home!

 

[GOgg]

Great idea, must remember for any problems I might get.

 

[swordfish]

If that were me, I'd roll up to the dealership, find a nice space in their car park, and operate the roof half a dozen times. If it all works out OK, head back home. If not, it's in the right place to be fixed. Again.

Just remember that if you raise/lower the hood too often in too short a time, it will stop working for a period. It has a cut-out to stop the motors overheating (I think that's what it's for).
This was described and showed to me by my dealer on the demo car.

 

[Jim]

Just remember that if you raise/lower the hood too often in too short a time, it will stop working for a period. It has a cut-out to stop the motors overheating (I think that's what it's for).
This was described and showed to me by my dealer on the demo car.

Hi swordfish,
I think it's the hydraulic fluid that gets too hot. I think that's why it also has a limit to the temperature the roof works at.
Too cold & I guess the oil is too thick & could damage the pump, same could happen when it's too hot.

I'm sure the resident techy knows the real answer, just my 1/2 penny worth as an engineer.

 

[glib]

I've had a problem with the rear window jamming too - now gouged fiberglass. VW says my fault....luggage in the way or roof operated on slope NOT SO, and when I say I do not accept this and ask what appeal process is, I'm told there is none, that VW has made a final decision...........not under warranty. Do you have a date and RO # for your problem? I think someone should begin to track this problem.