Manual operation of electric roof???

Newbie Joined: Nov 18, 2012 Posts: 11

Hi,

Just got the car back from the paint shop and now the roofs stopped working! Windows drop, light on dash flashes but no action from the roof.

Any quick fix checks I can do?
Can the roof be dropped manually in meantime?

Thanks,

Audi Nut Joined: Dec 01, 2009 Posts: 61 Location: Watford

Drop the windows, release the T bar, lift the rear section of the hood to expose the flaps over the safety latches either side. Lift the locking lever of each latch then raise the storage compartment lid. Fold soft top into open compartment, lower storage compartment lid and lock down both latches. Job done 30 seconds. Have you checked the pump hydraulic fluid?must be up to level. Hope this helps Mike

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:47 pm

Yes, but it's not as easy to open it, I've tried, is there a knack ?

Bandwidth Buster Joined: Jun 14, 2008 Posts: 742

Don't you have to push the ignition key in the slot behind the drivers side sun visor to release the roof mechanism first on the power roof?

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 1:57 pm

If you have power hood, make sure you have engine off whilst doing anything manual with hood.