Convertible roof not opening, jammed

[razzariley]

To all mini owners with the dreaded roof cables snapping, i recently repaired my girlfriend roof cable. im a convertible roof specialist for a main dealer. the whole repair cost me around 30 pound, i just had to locate a company that dealt with boat cables as this is what is fitted to the roof/sunroof assy. the passenger side is slightly more difficult as it also triggers the hall sensors for the roof position. if you require repairs or a guide how to repair dont hesitate to email me regards chris razzariley@hotmail.co.uk

[DDubs]

Thank you so much. You saved me!

[BooBoo]

Help my Mini Cooper 54 covertable is a money pit!!!! today the roof wouldn't open properly (hottest day of the year) at first it would open to a sunroof but then the red light flashed so I closed it and tried to reopen it but the driver side won't unlatch :S I am praying I don't need a new roof frame and after reading some posts on here hoping someone can advise me on getting parts or getting it repaired without having to involve BMW dealership. Really miffed...HELP!

[jen_mini]

Hi,
I'm having slightly the same problems with my 54 reg mini one convertible. My roof went down earlier today with no hassle, done it back up when parked in car park, upon return it didn't open!? It made a few clicking sounds in the boot, then went on to make a rather loud noise as if something is turning but the clips aren't unclipping at the front. The sound seems to be coming from the central plastic section above your head. Any ideas on what the fault could be / whether it's an easy fix?! Typical now the weather is hot!! Thanks.

[burnstar]

BooBoo have a look at this link it sounds like the problem you are having

[jen_mini]

Can anyone help me please? I previously posted on here a couple of days ago.
The soft top on my 54 plate mini is completely jammed - ie not even going back to the sunroof position (on either side). Since then we have removed the central casing over the motor that pulls back the roof. Pushed an Allan key into the motor and forced the roof back to the sunroof position, I've greased the sections where the roof slides and tried shutting / opening using the usual button. Although still it won't open/ shut on its own accord (I've had to physically force it open and shut whilst pressing the button). The parcel shelf is in the correct position and I've even turned the hydraulic screw in the boot 1.5 times (and back again). Still nothing is working. Does anybody have any possible solutions, please? The last thing I want to do is take it to BMW garage!

Many thanks