Audi 80 2.3 Manual Roof issues

[REESHENRY]

Hi All,

 

recently added a 2.3 Cab to my careem which includes a 2.6 V6 Cab with 34K (soon to be Sold)

 

Issue today is with the electrics and in particular the soft-top.

 

I purchased car knowing roof stowage lid "push-button" did not work but raising roof is not difficult at all, so t thought I would try and fix problem.

 

On turning handle to release front catches from within, roof lifts but no dropping of windows or "Roof Open" Light illuminated on dash. 

Cant find any signs of a switch enclosed in windscreen top rail or behind locking handle so how does car know roof has been released as I am informed that an alarm should annunciate on releasing handle.

 

I have seen manual and am aware that handbrake and ignition should should be ON and roof parked as per manual before pushing roof-lid release button.

 

I can get Alarm and windows to drop by disconnecting a snap connection at rear but the logic sequence is hard to find out about and hence follow.

 

Why are there so many wires going to Left and Right Hydraulic catches as sure they only exists to lock and release Lid. Cant see the point of having 3 switches within if Lid is raised and lowered manually.

 

Finally, should my Lid stay Up when stowing soft-top as mine does not. Perhaps my 2 dampers have failed?

 

Regards and thanks to those that engage with thoughts.

 

Rees

 

P.S. Purple V6 is defo coming up for Sale and All I am asking is what the car has cost me. Mileage is genuine and only issue seems to be central locking of boot. Electric roof works everytime. Black stripped cloth seats in excellent condition.

 

 

[James]

The deck lid should indeed go up.

 

Personally I think you will need to use vagcom to can for errors in the system, as without this it could be very tricky to locate and diagnose a fault.

 

I know common faults with these can include the wiring loom in the boot, as well as the low hydraulic fluid and the handbrake switch.

 

Does your handbrake indicator show properly on the dash?