R52 R52 top closing is interrupted and then acts dead.
R52 top closing is interrupted and then acts dead.
HELP!
When trying to close the convertible top, the top stops about 6 to 10 inches from where the guide pins engage and the locks secure the side rails for the sunroof feature.
I've replaced the switch that controls the top up/down by the rear view mirror, all five relays behind the left side rear speaker panel work when pulled out and tested with 12 volt source. I can manually put the top all the way down, and the hydraulic pump can push it up to the 6-10 inches away from the guide pin seat, and then it just stops. At that point I cannot retract the sunroof or extend the top with the electrical system. I can fully close the sunroof manually, but it will not open from any position electrically.
The LED in the up/down switch blinks for about a minute when ignition switch is turned off. Any ideas?
When trying to close the convertible top, the top stops about 6 to 10 inches from where the guide pins engage and the locks secure the side rails for the sunroof feature.
I've replaced the switch that controls the top up/down by the rear view mirror, all five relays behind the left side rear speaker panel work when pulled out and tested with 12 volt source. I can manually put the top all the way down, and the hydraulic pump can push it up to the 6-10 inches away from the guide pin seat, and then it just stops. At that point I cannot retract the sunroof or extend the top with the electrical system. I can fully close the sunroof manually, but it will not open from any position electrically.
The LED in the up/down switch blinks for about a minute when ignition switch is turned off. Any ideas?
Sounds like the sunroof cables are binding or the motor is weak. Is it even when it goes back ? Also the cables have to slide very easy, when you manually pull the cables back with the key in the overhead motor , is it very hard ?
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Works for me
This might have nothing to do with it but I swear it works every time... Mine does the same thing so I open the trunk, flip the levers on the side up and back down again. I'm sure there's a much bigger issue that it does this. Let me know if you figure it out!
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