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R52 2005 Cabrio top won't retract

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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 11:27 AM
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2005 Cabrio top won't retract

Hi all,

I have a 2005 MCS Cabrio. The top will open to the sunroof, but no further. I have already checked to be sure that nothing is blocking the switch in the back. Any ideas?

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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 12:28 PM
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OMG!!! After a few years of non-usage, it works! I did not realize that there were two "sticks" that swing down and contact a second switch (other than the parcel switch)... At some point, they were both retracted in the up position and once I pulled them down, the top opened!!

Made my day!!!!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2020 | 05:59 AM
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Cool, are you talking about the levers that allow the top to open a little from the back to aid loading stuff?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2020 | 12:03 PM
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Great to hear you got it sorted.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 06:50 AM
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Yep that little switch in the back holds down on the tray, put the tray to the higher position and the top will not go all the way down.
 
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