Mini Convertible Roof Wont Open At All

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Mini convertible roof wont open at all.

Check convertible fluid level. Posted on nov 19 2009. Jump to latest follow 1 6 of 6 posts. How to get a r56 bmw mini convertible roof up when its stuck down.

If you lift the bottom of the roof at the boot there are levers on either side to release the bottom edge of the roof you can make certain that the package shelf is seated correctly. Waited an hour and just tried again. How to get a r56 bmw mini convertible roof up when its stuck down. Basically the roof is jammed and won t open at all not even into sunroof mode instead of the usual windows coming down sunroof mode etc it made a few clicking sounds in the boot then went on to make a rather loud noise as if the motor to pull the clips open and the roof back is turning but the clips aren t unclipping at the front.

When i put it back to normal it sounds like it is closing and then the sun roof closes. If the level drops below the min the convertible top will either not operate at all or move to slowly not close or stop halfway. Locate the convertible top motor. A considerable number of convertible top problems are caused due to low hydraulic fluid level.

What have you tried so far. Check the parcel shelf has been refitted correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side that stops the second stage of the roof from opening. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I did try to open with driver door open.

Moves eassily between the partially open mode and closed but will not answered by a verified bmw mechanic. Are you fixing your mini yourself. It unlatches but then it stops. I have a 2005 mini cooper convertible and the top wont go down all the way.

2006 mini convertable sun roof opens but red flashing on close button and wont open roof. Posted on nov 10 2013 helpful 1. Once the shelf is seated the roof will open in all of it s glory. Just bought r52 cooper s convertible and roof wont go all way back.

Mini convertible roof is not fully retracting. The sun roof opens and then the windows go down and everything. The button next to the open roof button flashes red on and off whilst i depress the open roof button not sure if this has relevance.