Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Sorry for posting another thread about this, but i just bought the car yesterday and can't even drive it! It's in my friends garage at the moment. The problem is when i went to close the roof the back section opened (very slightly) and then stopped. It was making noises as if it was trying. The upshot of it is that the rood is still down and the "hatch" at the back is still slightly open at one side. When i press the button nothing at all is happening now. I'm totally depressed as i can't get out in my new car (2006 Roadster). I'll be on here a lot asking stupid questions (like last night when i couldn't get the key out the ignition). My car needs a little tlc (small tear in roof and some interior work required). I'm hoping i don't annoy anyone with these questions, but I'm really looking forward to getting to work on it. Thanks. Robert. p.s Admin can you delete last nights "help" thread. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Give the joints a good going over with silicon spray. Also give it a little help to get it moving.They can be a pain but usually work in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Give the joints a good going over with silicon spray. Also give it a little help to get it moving.They can be a pain but usually work in the end. How do i go about that if i cant get it to open? Is there a manual way of closing the roof? Looks as though there's something jammed the way the rooflid is sitting, it's uneven. Oh and thanks for the tip, just need to know how to do it. Edited September 23, 2015 by Quinster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdunbar Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Probably a silly question, but did the roof work okay yesterday when you tested the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The joints and runners can get very stiff if not used regularily. Assuming the Tardis ( back section) is slightly open then get your mate to apply light pressure while you try to make it close again. Opening and closing should free it. Same with the roof. Make sure you run the engine when doing it, you dont want a flat battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Probably a silly question, but did the roof work okay yesterday when you tested the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yes. Roof was fine. Opened/ closed it a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 The joints and runners can get very stiff if not used regularily. Assuming the Tardis ( back section) is slightly open then get your mate to apply light pressure while you try to make it close again. Opening and closing should free it. Same with the roof. Make sure you run the engine when doing it, you dont want a flat battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 We've tried that. Nothing is happening at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Silly question but I take it you have your foot hard on the brake. Also are the seats moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Another silly question - you HAVE unclipped the catch inside haven't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Silly question but I take it you have your foot hard on the brake. Also are the seats moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yeah and no. Nothing is happening at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Another silly question - you HAVE unclipped the catch inside haven't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yes. The roof is open. It's not closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yes. The roof is open. It's not closing. Yea - sorry didn't read the full thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think there's three motors that control the roof mechanism. Two in the boot - You'll have to strip out the trim to get to them, and one inside the car on the "parcel shelf" bit. First thing would be to ensure they're all running. If not, check the relay and fuse http://www.filedropper.com/roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think there's three motors that control the roof mechanism. Two in the boot - You'll have to strip out the trim to get to them, and one inside the car on the "parcel shelf" bit. First thing would be to ensure they're all running. If not, check the relay and fuse http://www.filedropper.com/roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks very much juggalo. I've sent this to my friend. He'll try that tomorrow. Much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebottrill Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi mate, where are you based? I have used Autotrim in Plymouth. Maybe give them a call. He's done quite a few zed roof repairs. Really nice guys too http://www.autotrim-ivybridge.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooze Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 There is a tiny microswitch on the passenger side behind the door. I noticed it when doing my roof. Make sure this isn't broken! Also the microswitch on the brake can fail.... PM Zzzebady too. He's become a bit of a roadster roof expert! From what you have said though, it sounds like a ram is jammed on the side part of the back of the roof that flips up. Each side of this there are two rams, like what holds your boot up on a normal car. Check these are free and not popped off their holders. Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinster Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi mate, where are you based? I have used Autotrim in Plymouth. Maybe give them a call. He's done quite a few zed roof repairs. Really nice guys too http://www.autotrim-ivybridge.co.uk/ Thanks mate, I'm in Scotland though. It's all sorted now anyway. A little persuasion fixed it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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