Manually open roof to change sensors

[Onward_upward]

Hi everyone, I have the sensor error on my control panel and tried everything to get the roof to open with no luck. I have bought 4 new sensors to replace however I have no idea on how to actually open the roof. I have seen posts on how to close it by releasing the hydraulic bleed screw but nothing on how to open it.

Please can anyone help me on how to do this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bren C.]

Hi Re : Update on Roof Problem.
Just updating everyone , I had the same problem with our 2016 Cali , tried everything even paid our local VW Garage to have a look , also an Auto electrician neither were able to help.
In the end took the van down to Cornwall , had the total repair completed in 2 hours for under
£ 400.00 , well worth it .
The roof is now working fine , no more pinging noises.

 

[capt kirk]

Hi Re : Update on Roof Problem.
Just updating everyone , I had the same problem with our 2016 Cali , tried everything even paid our local VW Garage to have a look , also an Auto electrician neither were able to help.
In the end took the van down to Cornwall , had the total repair completed in 2 hours for under
£ 400.00 , well worth it .
The roof is now working fine , no more pinging noises.

Just for info, where did you take it

 

[WelshGas]

Just for info, where did you take it

Kernow Transporters.

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www.kernowtransporters.co.uk

 

[CannellWalker]

We’ve had the exact same issue from late last summer. Initially would go up, but then wouldn’t. Took the van to Mark at Volksvans located near Matlock and he replaced all four sensors for £350. Would have been less but he had to get a battery directly on the pump motor to get the roof up. A top bloke who I would recommend in a heart beat.

 

[Wish]

We’ve had the exact same issue from late last summer. Initially would go up, but then wouldn’t. Took the van to Mark at Volksvans located near Matlock and he replaced all four sensors for £350. Would have been less but he had to get a battery directly on the pump motor to get the roof up. A top bloke who I would recommend in a heart beat.

Ex Derby lad… good to know someone in my old neck of the woods is a go to for repairs of a tricky nature

 

[Anthony1]

Just for info, where did you take it

I did the same. Nice chap too. His speciality was fitting pop tops. What he doesn't know about roofs,m isn't worth knowing. His sister has a campsite over the road too.

My local VW dealer quoted £2500 for a complete wiring loom.

 

[peacelyfridolin]

Hi everyone, I have the sensor error on my control panel and tried everything to get the roof to open with no luck. I have bought 4 new sensors to replace however I have no idea on how to actually open the roof. I have seen posts on how to close it by releasing the hydraulic bleed screw but nothing on how to open it.

Please can anyone help me on how to do this?

Thanks in advance.

Hi
Check this

and here the pdf

Fridolin Glarner - English

Repair Instructions Disclaimer: Using the instructions requires technical expertise. The author assumes no liability. Using the instructions is entirely at your own risk!!!

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[Emil Silenhag]

You can manually raise the roof by loosen emergency lowering screw, and the just push the roof up. It helps to be two persons in this process because it’s heavy. Standing inside, and each person have a wooden pole ready to support the roof when you reach the top. The poles should be around 1 meter and placed at each side, inside where you have a ledge.

 

[Anthony1]

You can manually raise the roof by loosen emergency lowering screw, and the just push the roof up. It helps to be two persons in this process because it’s heavy. Standing inside, and each person have a wooden pole ready to support the roof when you reach the top. The poles should be around 1 meter and placed at each side, inside where you have a ledge.

Back to basics, broom handles versus high tech electronics.

 

[vbk1975]

You can manually raise the roof by loosen emergency lowering screw, and the just push the roof up. It helps to be two persons in this process because it’s heavy. Standing inside, and each person have a wooden pole ready to support the roof when you reach the top. The poles should be around 1 meter and placed at each side, inside where you have a ledge.

If the roof was powered closed and fully engaged then the rams lock the roof down and the bleed screw is unlikely to work. This is why normally you have to power the roof motor directly to retract the rams from the locked position.

 

[Emil Silenhag]

If the roof was powered closed and fully engaged then the rams lock the roof down and the bleed screw is unlikely to work. This is why normally you have to power the roof motor directly to retract the rams from the locked position.

Yes, I now recall I’ve red that somewhere. I’ve done this before several times, and it worked. But could be that the owner of the car first lowered the roof with emergency lowering screw. Often that’s the case when people have trouble with the roof…

 

[DavidofHook]

Just for info, where did you take it

That was amazingly good value mine cost £1600!
This was at SMG at Cowfold