Clivescoobydo Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Hi all finally got round to taking my hard top off and I've got problems with the hood microswitch in the catch area. I think as its been static for months it's got sticky so I lubed it which sort of helped but it's very intermittent. Once the hood is unlatched I assume this is the first signal in the hood function as nothing happens until I fiddle with it and then the Windows drop and the hood functions. Has anyone had this problem and changed the microswitch behind the light mount? Appreciate guidance on how to remove and microswitch cost, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 It's certainly been done before and posted here. You can try tapping quickly the switch with your finger to see if that helps unstick it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks EDC I tried searching the forum but couldn't find anything related to replacing the actual switch. Surprising as I think it's a common problem. Tapping quickly does bring it to life but 50% of the time it stops the hood dropping/lifting process half way. I saw a poor quality vid on YouTube which gave me the gist of how to replace - pop the alarm lenses, remove the mount 2 torx fasteners, disconnect and remove the spire fasteners that hold the switch. Switch is £40ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 I think @topradio has posted doing it with pics before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 98661379900 £57.28inc from OPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted March 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thanks all replaced the microswitch hood now working great. Apparently it's a common problem and there is a vid of sorts on how to replace on YouTube, but I thought I'd give a few tips for anyone else with this problem. This is how I did it: remove alarm movement sensor plastics remove 2 hi torx fasteners pull centre facia down, there are 3 very short flyleads connected - alarm, hood microswitch and interior light the alarm disconnected straight away, going off to my neighbours annoyance, I fiddled with the key fib and ignition and eventually turn it off the microswitch disconnected easily but couldn't disconnect the light. So remove the bulb and fiddle the light through the facia still connected be careful removing the 2 tiny spire washers that hold the microswitch in position, I managed to lever these up gradually using a small metal pick and reuse the washers using the nib of a ball point pen. Hope this helps anyone with same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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