fusionsplice Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Afternoon All, I have tried searching and not come up with much - more than likely my search ineptitude than anything else, so apologies if this has already been covered. Basically the roof has being working great and pulling strong with no issues and the yesterday nothing, no noise or anything just nothing. - Key in ignition and and ignition on, but can not started. - Hand brake was on with the light on the dash illuminated. - Pulled back the roof lever and the windows dropped as normal. - Pressed the button and well that is where it all went wrong...nothing at all happened. So have I done something wrong? forgotten a step or done something a bit dumb? I am a bit ham-fisted but as it is a relatively inexpensive car I would be happy to have a go at some basic troubleshooting if anyone can advise? Your help is much appreciated - despite the roof issue this car and the noise it produces makes me grin from ear to ear when I get in it so would hate for the roof to spoil that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Are you saying the car won't start as well as hood not working? Battery? Blown fuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Sorry car starts beautifully - just the hood not doing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Could be the roof motor. Manually put the roof in the emergency opening position (I think the procedure is in the owners manual) and then you can check for a voltage at the motor power connector when the switch is pressed. Or it could be a faulty relay in the fuse box (its the big double one with either a black square or a triangle on it - it's also not just a relay, it has the electronic logic in it as well) Or maybe one of the micro switches that report the roof position to the 'relay' What year is your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK986 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Handbrake light def illuminated? Pull handbrake up and down a few times with button depressed. Then Engage we normal, make sure P light on dash and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Try pressing the hood up/down switch whilst fiddling with the hood micro switch on the screen header. These are a known problem and it might move a little whilst making contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMacdonald Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 If the windows drop I think the latch microswitch must be OK. The roof motor or its associated fuse/relay feel like the most likely culprits to me. Does anyone know if the electronics in the relay control the window drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clivescoobydo Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 21 hours ago, AMacdonald said: If the windows drop I think the latch microswitch must be OK. The roof motor or its associated fuse/relay feel like the most likely culprits to me. Does anyone know if the electronics in the relay control the window drop? Ahmmm got a feeling my windows dropped when my micro switch was playing up....I could be wrong. I sprayed the switch with WD40 at first and with fiddling got the hood to move a bit. Changed the switch all perfect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Handbrake light is on for sure. How do I check the microswitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 If the handbrake light comes on, then the handbrake microswitch is working fine. To test the one in the latch, I assume you'll have to remove it and test for continuity, although as the Windows drop it sounds like it's working. Relay/fuse/motor seem the areas to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Can anyone recommend anywhere in or near Dartford that would be able to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Tried to have a look at this. Handbrake light comes on fine. Windows Drop. Push the button and no noise or dimming of lights etc. Fuses look ok to me. Pulled the relay out and reseated - but still nothing. So what next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Check for power at the motor when the switch is pushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted November 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 It is going to Cayman Autos on Tuesday to get it sorted...not that I need to take it down at the moment. Hope it doesn't cost too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Let us know the outcome please. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusionsplice Posted November 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 The roof is fixed and it was sunny - so my drive to Redhill to see www.caymanautos.co.uk was worth it - bit cold in places on the way home but lovely to have the roof down. It was a wiring fault in the end (between the latch and under the seat apparently) all sorted, £264 (inc. VAT) lighter, but the service was fast and excellent and the drive home was ace. Home early enough to meet the missus for lunch and get the car home for a full in/out polish. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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