We have recently replaced the cable to my convertible top and everything works great as far as the sun roof goes. The issue I am still having is that the top will not open any further than that. When I push the button the light flashes rapidly and the top goes back about 1 more inch and then nothing - no sound - nothing. The pins will not unlatch at all.
Here is what we have done - checked to make sure that both latches in the boot are latched - checked to make sure that the boot shelf is in position correctly - checked fuses. When I push the close button the motor that is in the back on the drivers (US) side starts to make noise then stops and the sun roof closes like normal as it's smaller motor which is in the roof seems fine.
As we are at least 6 hours from our nearest dealer I called them and the service rider says that I need to replace the drive locking mechanism. They also say that this is such a unusual repair that the part isn't even in the US - it has to come from "Germany" So I wonder if that is really it.
Can anyone give me any help?
Also, on another post there was this:
Quote: Originally Posted by Londo (original)
First thing first, What year is you're car? The top has an extra two years after the factory warranty, the dealer has to pay. And yes it's a know problem with the cables, but you need to get the parts from the dealer no aftermarket parts for the top. If you want to do the work yourself, get a Bentley MINI Cooper maintenances book it will help allot. Never go to the dealer again for your windshield, I've replace mine twice
go on line and try a company called Safe-lite you can get a quote on line too. It only cost me 219.00
installed plus tax.
I also inquired at the dealer about the extended warranty comment and they seemed to know nothing about it. Is there anything in writing that I might be able to dig up on this.
It seems that this type of problem is a big one on the late 04 early 05 builds - in fact there is one owner in Colorado keeping track of people who have sent him their name. I am sure he would love to hear from others.
Sorry this is so long!
Thanks in advance.
