Help ! ! ! Top not opening
#18
BGW and Elkleckita,
If the Red light is Solid, it means everything is OK, the roof will open or close until you hear a beep. If the Red light is blinking, it means either the valet switch is on or the tenau cover is off. If the Red light is off, it means the roof system is malfunctioning.
I'm very concern with the rats. They chew wires and cause many weird electrical problems.
If the Red light is Solid, it means everything is OK, the roof will open or close until you hear a beep. If the Red light is blinking, it means either the valet switch is on or the tenau cover is off. If the Red light is off, it means the roof system is malfunctioning.
I'm very concern with the rats. They chew wires and cause many weird electrical problems.
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Eklectika (08-07-24)
#19
Bgw70
THANKS . . . for the TechStream link . . . will get that one!
Top worked great AFTER they were in the cabin filter (momma rat birthed her baby's there! - ACK!) But it's been maybe 7 years more outside in the same area . . . so WHO KNOWS if the wires are chewed. Any easy eays to tell?
THANKS . . . for the TechStream link . . . will get that one!
Top worked great AFTER they were in the cabin filter (momma rat birthed her baby's there! - ACK!) But it's been maybe 7 years more outside in the same area . . . so WHO KNOWS if the wires are chewed. Any easy eays to tell?
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Eklectika (08-07-24)
#20
1) lack of power - maybe battery voltage not strong enough??? (I read this on another post)
2) no power to the open/close button - maybe chewed wire??? (no clue how to troubleshoot this!)
3) bad fuse - checked once but maybe need to double check???
4) check relays - (will watch HOW TO video)
5) ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?
Wondering if I should start yet another NEW THREAD regarding the roof button issue only???
#21
YES . . . can raise/lower windows
NO . . . replaced broken key with off brand and auto open door/trunk has never worked since - I open doors/trunk manually
? . . . . . not sure - I hear very strange electronic type noises coming from my dash when starting the car up. The GPS is totally blank - like no power is getting to it. I wasn't concerned since I use my phone for GPS.
NO . . . not yet. Car is at dealer and need to recheck fuses and have NOT yet checked any relays - unsure which ones to check and unsure how to check them.
#23
BGW and Elkleckita,
If the Red light is Solid, it means everything is OK, the roof will open or close until you hear a beep. If the Red light is blinking, it means either the valet switch is on or the tenau cover is off. If the Red light is off, it means the roof system is malfunctioning.
I'm very concern with the rats. They chew wires and cause many weird electrical problems.
If the Red light is Solid, it means everything is OK, the roof will open or close until you hear a beep. If the Red light is blinking, it means either the valet switch is on or the tenau cover is off. If the Red light is off, it means the roof system is malfunctioning.
I'm very concern with the rats. They chew wires and cause many weird electrical problems.
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Eklectika (08-07-24)
#25
It is possible that a rat chewed the wires and they shorted, blowing the trunk fuses. But that wouldn't be my first guess. Usually you can tell a mouse/rat has been in your car by the smell of urine and little shreds of stuff they chewed up to make a nest.
See any of those signs?
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Eklectika (08-07-24)
#26
Yes, there are automotive electricians. You can google "Automotive electrician"
It is possible that a rat chewed the wires and they shorted, blowing the trunk fuses. But that wouldn't be my first guess. Usually you can tell a mouse/rat has been in your car by the smell of urine and little shreds of stuff they chewed up to make a nest.
See any of those signs?
It is possible that a rat chewed the wires and they shorted, blowing the trunk fuses. But that wouldn't be my first guess. Usually you can tell a mouse/rat has been in your car by the smell of urine and little shreds of stuff they chewed up to make a nest.
See any of those signs?
#27
#28
look back at Daryl’s post #12. Start there and report back.
does your son have a multimeter to ohm out the fuses?
i know you can look at them but it is best to use a multimeter to either check for voltage on each side of the fuse when installed and key on or pull the fuse and check for continuity.
youtube should have plenty of “how to videos” on this subject.
start simple and move forward.
BTW, manually unlocking the roof is very simple and only requires no more than a quarter turn of the wrench.
does your son have a multimeter to ohm out the fuses?
i know you can look at them but it is best to use a multimeter to either check for voltage on each side of the fuse when installed and key on or pull the fuse and check for continuity.
youtube should have plenty of “how to videos” on this subject.
start simple and move forward.
BTW, manually unlocking the roof is very simple and only requires no more than a quarter turn of the wrench.
Last edited by Bgw70; 08-07-24 at 03:24 PM.
#29
? . . . . . not sure - I hear very strange electronic type noises coming from my dash when starting the car up. The GPS is totally blank - like no power is getting to it. I wasn't concerned since I use my phone for GPS.
replaced broken key with off brand and auto open door/trunk has never worked since - I open doors/trunk manually
replaced broken key with off brand and auto open door/trunk has never worked since - I open doors/trunk manually
you can only program up to four keys and the car came with four programmed devices(keys). The old keys must be deleted. The best way is to use TechStream…i am guessing you only have one key, if so, you are playing with fire and need a spare. We can work on that later.
Last edited by Bgw70; 08-07-24 at 02:41 PM.
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SGB4570 (08-11-24)
#30
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE . . . I'm not giving up - yet!
Hello to everyone who has made suggestions and are being so very helpful to me - a novice! My son (who now owns the car) is a novice too - although he loves to tinker and learn new things . . . his time is limited, hence me attempting to do all this troubleshooting research.
I am doing my best to read and reread all that has been posted and make an organized "hit list" for my son to follow.
I'm also busy with life - so if you don't see me for a day or two . . . please know I will be back.
Again, much heartfelt appreciation to all.
I am doing my best to read and reread all that has been posted and make an organized "hit list" for my son to follow.
I'm also busy with life - so if you don't see me for a day or two . . . please know I will be back.
Again, much heartfelt appreciation to all.