millertime9 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hi all, bought my 2006 a4 cab few weeks back One day the roof wouldn't close, so I manually closed it Now though, it unlatches at the windscreen but doesn't go any further, roof opening light on dash stays constant, no blinking When I push down to close it electronically, it does close itself Does this sound like the motor itself? I've seen someone on eBay offering a refurb which I'll go for, but is there a guide to accessing it to remove? Any chance I'll notice it just needs a fluid top up when I have access to it? If so, what fluid does it take? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hello Frankie, Trade or private sale? Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime9 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Magnet said: Hello Frankie, Trade or private sale? Kind regards, Gareth. Hiya, trade But bought it from Eastleigh with me being in Glasgow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 ‘Few weeks back…’ - should have a warranty. After all, a convertible would be expected to have a working roof, otherwise it’s not fit for purpose. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime9 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Magnet said: ‘Few weeks back…’ - should have a warranty. After all, a convertible would be expected to have a working roof, otherwise it’s not fit for purpose. Kind regards, Gareth. Agreed, but I don't want to even go back to him, already had issues with a broken pcv valve, spring and a few other things! Is there a guide to get to the roof motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, millertime9 said: Agreed, but I don't want to even go back to him, already had issues with a broken pcv valve, spring and a few other things! Is there a guide to get to the roof motor? If bought within 30 days you have the right to get the seller to fix it. Could something be blocking the roof from closing/opening. We've had one case where a shoe was blocking the roof from opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime9 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 It's interesting as it was fine Then one day my wee boy was placing his bag into the boot and since then it didn't work Could the tray being nudged have done something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Any form of slight obstruction or disturbance of any of the components can result in the symptoms you have. Personally, I would not be hanging my hat on the motor being the offender here. I would be more interested in searching for some localish specialist inspection/advice before attempting to remove anything. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime9 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Woohoo! It was indeed the motor, working Like a dream now Interestingly, when !Removed! the new motor to the pump, the bolts are as tight as they go but there's a very very slight bit of movement between the motor and pump, really really tiny amount, but does thar sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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