[MiniMeesch]

I've just been through all the faulty cabrio threads and they appear to be related to flat batteries, snapped cables or overheating. I had a problem with mine this morning that I don't think can be blamed on any of these.

Started the car first thing... opened the sunroof only as I was only driving a mile and a half into the village. Shut the sunroof on arriving and left the car for about 10 minutes. Come back, start the car, open the sunroof initially (no problem) and then on 2nd press of the button the roof stops mid-opening. I try a selection of different button presses - it won't open any further but it shut ok.

On my final journey home I had the sunroof open no problem.

Spoke to my local dealer who says they will probably need it for a couple of days to look at it.

Has anyone had this problem/heard of it/got any further information?

 

[MiniMeesch]

if I were you, i'd keep the roof firmly shut until they have had it plooked at. Have you seen the pictures of cars with thier roof half open, half closed?

You're right, I know... but I've only had the car two weeks and I'm so enjoying the autumn sun,,,,,

 

[MiniMeesch]

I did see that thread... pictures of a stuck roof like that just not nice. I don't want to be stranded in that situation as well - especially now the rain is here!

I will check the parcel shelf actually - not sure when I moved it last but I'm pretty sure I've had the top down since. Definetly worth a look though just in case my stuffing the boot with shopping might have shifted it....

Many thanks for all your advice.

 

[MiniMeesch]

Well I've checked the parcel shelf and all - everything as it should be so it's going into dealers next week to be investigated along with the poor starting problem.

I'll keep you posted... hopefully this time next week I shall have the roof open again enjoying the autumn sun...

Thanks for all your help.

 

[MiniMeesch]

The car went in today and they couldnt replicate the roof problem and it only poorly started once. Service chap came out to demonstrate to ensure that I was using the roof properly... the car didn't want to start and the roof wouldn't open again. I felt sorry for him as he was only passing back what the mechanics told him.. upside is they now know I wasn't imaging either problem for when it goes back in.

I kept the roof down all the way home on the back roads even though it was chilly! Lovely!

 

[MiniMeesch]

Roof sorted - it was just a micro detector attached to the boot that become detached. And the reluctance to start required a new fuel pump. All sorted.

Many thanks to Brendan of Scotthalls for getting the car sorted very quickly.