roof will not retract!

[Max Stetson]

My brand new Convertibles roof aint working!

The sun roof bit opens but then it wont go the next bit....All I get is a red flashing light from the button...and before you ask..

No I'm not moving when doing it

No I don't leave my finger on the button (ie I know it's a 2 stage operation)

Yes the levers in the boot are in the correct position.......

Any ideas.......If not don't worry it's booked in for Tuesday.

[NickyJ]

This happened to me once and Minicabrio Jon came to my rescue

Try clicking the central locking toggle switch, that solved the problem for me, hope it works

[Max Stetson]

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

This happened to me once and Minicabrio Jon came to my rescue

Try clicking the central locking toggle switch, that solved the problem for me, hope it works

I've heard Jon is the font of all knowledge!!

When you say the central locking toggle do you mean the rocker switch on the dash where the electric windows etc are??

[NickyJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max Stetson (original)

I've heard Jon is the font of all knowledge!!

When you say the central locking toggle do you mean the rocker switch on the dash where the electric windows etc are??

He is - It was so funny, I rang him up in a panic and shouted "help my roof won't open"

Yes that's the one, fingers crossed it works

[binchybabes]

Also check the parcel shelf!!!

It's happened to me a couple of times and I've opened the boot and moved the parcel shelf slightly and hey presto it works again!

[Max Stetson]

parcel shelf rests on hidden secret button..... it's working again.....thanks binchybabes

[binchybabes]

You're welcome!

[minicabrio]

Glad its been resolved - but there are two different problems with two different solutions....

1. Sunroof portion opens, but red light flashes on roof button when I try to lower the whole roof - check the parcel shelf is fixed in position and is contacting the sensors on both sides.
2. Roof will not open using the normal overhead button - hold the lock/unlock toggle switch in the 'open' position to open the roof. Doing this usually resets the system and the overhead buttons should resume service.

[Mister]

*This* is why I love this forum. Well, I love this forum because of useful info like this and the conversations we have about boobies, beer, and underpants.

My roof wouldn't retract today and sure enough, BGJ's helpful tips resolved the situation. Thanks!

[ct05mini]

Any advice on this one:

Beautiful day, so I opend the roof fully & drove to the gym, closed it all upon arrival. Afterwords, came out & went to open it up, but only the driver side wants to retract.

Once i realized it, I did not keep holding down the switch for fear of ruining something. Have tried it several times since, but nothing.
Seems like it is not releasing on the passenger side.

Anyone have any suggestions or experiences with this??
Thanks.
it's an 05 standard cooper.

[dunk71]

Looks like the cable has snapped, just had mine fixed, (under AA warranty ). Have read somewhere that it's over 1000 at stealers, & around 600 at independent garage. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Good luck

[Sebastian KL]

Quote: Originally Posted by binchybabes (original)

Also check the parcel shelf!!!

It's happened to me a couple of times and I've opened the boot and moved the parcel shelf slightly and hey presto it works again!

I know this is very old topic but I really wish to give credit where is due.

Last night on my way back home I decided to take the top down. I got half way thought with the process and I experienced the exact symptoms as mentioned in Minicabrio's post :

"Sunroof portion opens, but red light flashes on roof button when I try to lower the whole roof "...

I tried multiple times and nothing... All I could get was the sunroof and i stopped right there each time. Of course, naturally I start to think of the worse possible scenarios. Mechanical problem, cable snapped, engine or whatever that drives the soft top - dead..and what not...

First think in the morning I fire up my browser and start searching MINI2, and in just few minutes came across this very thread when binchybabes suggests to check the parcel shelf.
BINGO !!! The soft top works again...

It spare me the time of taking 1 hour drive to the nearest Service Center, where usually you need to wait few hours before the car gets look into. And if you lucky, which is not always the case, you might be able to collect it by the end of the shift or the next day.

Thanks allot guys for sharing your experience and posting these things here. We are 10.000km away from each other and yet within minutes I can troubleshot my car's issues.

Got to love the internet

Thanks again !!!
Best regards from tropical Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Sebastian

[minicabrio]

Good news we were able to help from so far away

Happy MINIing

Jon

[Ali @ Woodys]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sebastian KL (original)

I know this is very old topic but I really wish to give credit where is due.

Last night on my way back home I decided to take the top down. I got half way thought with the process and I experienced the exact symptoms as mentioned in Minicabrio's post :

"Sunroof portion opens, but red light flashes on roof button when I try to lower the whole roof "...

I tried multiple times and nothing... All I could get was the sunroof and i stopped right there each time. Of course, naturally I start to think of the worse possible scenarios. Mechanical problem, cable snapped, engine or whatever that drives the soft top - dead..and what not...

First think in the morning I fire up my browser and start searching MINI2, and in just few minutes came across this very thread when binchybabes suggests to check the parcel shelf.
BINGO !!! The soft top works again...

It spare me the time of taking 1 hour drive to the nearest Service Center, where usually you need to wait few hours before the car gets look into. And if you lucky, which is not always the case, you might be able to collect it by the end of the shift or the next day.

Thanks allot guys for sharing your experience and posting these things here. We are 10.000km away from each other and yet within minutes I can troubleshot my car's issues.

Got to love the internet

Thanks again !!!
Best regards from tropical Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Sebastian

Great news..
as i am on sales its a regular problem... i tend to get to them before referring to service and more often than not its just not sat on the sensor...
Really easy to miss.. have saved a fair few people a service wait

[dalboyne]

It happened to me a few times too, till I found out about the parcel shelf sensor. Now every time I replace the parcel shelf for whatever reason, I listen VERY carefully for the little click from the microswitch...and no more problems....