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Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:24 pm

Hi All,

I managed to break one of the push/pull rods on my Auto roof - totally bent the top one with the swivel joint, which I've now purchased from the dealers. Unfortunatley, I think the operating motor also became misaligned.

Can anyone help me with the mechanical sequence of opening and closing the roof? At the moment, during the closing sequence, it gets part way and stops!

The opening sequence seems fine, in that the horse-shoe lid opens and the top comes back, however, it doesn't compress the roof fully into the compartment - The roof is brand new and has never been stored, yet, so that probably doesn't help.

The main motor (has the cover over it) rotates an oval shaped plate, which at the end of the rotation pushes against another plate (both are connected to push/pull rods). Firstly ,does one plate site over the other and what is the sequence of movements?

It's really frustrating to have got it to work half way, so I'd be extremely gateful for your help and advice.

Many thanks! :-)
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Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:44 pm

The opening sequence seems fine, in that the horse-shoe lid opens and the top comes back, however, it doesn't compress the roof fully into the compartment
I've got the exact same problem :( The roof may just need re-setting or might be the tensioner straps not folding the roof tightly enough. Trip to a specialist i reckon
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:17 am

Many thanks, Guys! Trip sounds expensive, so I will avoid this until I have no option. Many thanks DaveD, I'll read through this will alot of interest.

Cheers!
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:42 am

Gert_8 wrote:Many thanks, Guys! Trip sounds expensive, so I will avoid this until I have no option. Many thanks DaveD, I'll read through this will alot of interest.

Cheers!
depends where you are ...the e30 centre (jason or Bill) at darlaston wont charge much and are very helpful
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:49 am

I'm just outside wrexham - north wales. What is Jason and Bill's address, DaveD?
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:43 pm

tel ( Bill 07968852935 jason 0781662902)
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:48 pm

Cheers DaveD! :D
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:51 pm

there's an E30 place in Darlaston?!?! as in Darlaston in Wolves, or Darlaston somewhere else?
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:53 pm

DaveD has provided him with their numbers :D
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Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:35 pm

Wolverhampton
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