Locked Convertible Top Not Folded Away
E85Complaint:
The locked convertible top is not properly folded away. When the opening process has been completed, the red indicator lamp in the switch in centre console lights up permanently.
Cause:
The problem may be attributed to the following causes:
- Climatic conditions affecting the rigidness of the convertible top
- Tolerances in the height of the stowage compartment
- Incorrect folding of the convertible top when it is opened
Affected vehicles:
E85
Manufacturing period: from September 2002 to April 2006
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, the following remedies should be performed, depending on the manufacturing period of the vehicle:
Replace the complete hydraulic unit, see RA 54 34 954.
Note:
Fit a new hydraulic unit with new stop screw, see "Parts".
Remove the convertible top lock (stowage compartment lock), see RA 54 31 165.
Note:
Stowage compartment lock discontinued.
NOTE:
The new concept allows the convertible top to "swing". For this reason, to avoid a collision (1) with the stowage box (2), the X hooks (3) must be removed from the stowage compartment lock (wedge block).
Unclip panel (2) on the convertible top (1).
Unscrew bolts (1) on wedge block (2).
Press the trim (1) in slightly and unscrew the covered bolts (2) on the wedge block (4). Remove the two X hooks (3). Secure the wedge block (4) without the X hooks (3) using the bolts that were unscrewed above.
Parts
Reimbursement