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Old Feb 27th, 2011, 05:10 AM
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Convertible won't close

When I try to put the top down on my 2005 Cooper convertible it only retracts the sun roof (first phase) and when I press the button to lower the top the light blinks and nothing happens (no clicking, no sound from the motor, etc.). I got the car 6 months ago and it worked fine until about a month ago.


Country: United States
Make: Mini
Model: Cooper
Year: 2005

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Rolling the windows down BEFORE trying to open the convertible top
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Old Feb 27th, 2011, 01:16 PM
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The first thing to check is the parcel shelf microswitch - have you lifted the parcel shelf from its low position, as that prevents the roof from working?

This certainly is required for my Gen 2 convertible and from the parts diagram it looks like your Gen 1 has the same switch (inside the boot/trunk, operated by an extension to the left end of the shelf).

One hood requirement that caught me out is that the boot/trunk must be shut for the hood to go down.
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