Roof not opening or closing

[DOMINICGG1234]

Hi all

Stuck in Belgium and this has happened. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks

 

[TripleBee]

If you can get to the emergency release of the hydraulic pump, you might be able to slightly open the screw, and try to even out the roof by pulling or pushing one side. Then close the screw again and try again.
If not, lower the roof completely (with the emergency release), and after closing the screw again, try again.
What model do you have? Whereabouts are you located?

The screw looks like this (red arrow):


In place it looks like this (screw sticks out on the underside):


And is located behind the central display, packed in yellow foam:


If you can get the central light out, and maybe push out the control panel, just cut open the foam, and try to locate the screw.

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

Ok perfect thanks. I’m currently in Ypres

 

[Lambeth Cali]

You have tried the turning the control panel off and then back on again method first?

Then try with engine running.

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

Thanks for the replies. Triplebee I got someone out and they followed your instructions. Very useful thank you. Tie down kit now installed. Guess I’ll have to limp home at slow speeds as not sure how much I trust those straps

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

You have tried the turning the control panel off and then back on again method first?

Then try with engine running.

Yes I did try that and no joy

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

If you can get to the emergency release of the hydraulic pump, you might be able to slightly open the screw, and try to even out the roof by pulling or pushing one side. Then close the screw again and try again.
If not, lower the roof completely (with the emergency release), and after closing the screw again, try again.
What model do you have? Whereabouts are you located?

The screw looks like this (red arrow):
View attachment 127983

In place it looks like this (screw sticks out on the underside):
View attachment 127984

And is located behind the central display, packed in yellow foam:
View attachment 127985

If you can get the central light out, and maybe push out the control panel, just cut open the foam, and try to locate the screw.

All appears sorted now but by releasing that screw would that cause the hydraulic fluid to escape as I have some kind of fluid escaping from the front right of the van now

 

[WelshGas]

All appears sorted now but by releasing that screw would that cause the hydraulic fluid to escape as I have some kind of fluid escaping from the front right of the van now

No, it just drains back into the pump reservoir.
The fluid escape, same side as the roof drop?
Probably a hydraulic fluid leak from pipe/pipe join or hydraulic ram on that side.

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

The reservoir apparently is empty. Yes it is the same side. Dripping underneath the van

 

[WelshGas]

The reservoir apparently is empty. Yes it is the same side. Dripping underneath the van

View attachment 127996

So front right?
If so, Hydraulic fluid draining from roof gutter via front roof drain into windscreen scuttle then wheel arch.

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

Yes it is the same side. So guess I don’t need to worry?

 

[WelshGas]

Yes it is the same side. So guess I don’t need to worry?

99.9% sure you don’t need to worry.
However, I’m not sure how the roof can be opened with no hydraulic fluid in the pump. Possibly by opening the bleed screw , a little NOT removed, then the roof can be pushed up to sort the actual leak.

 

[Corradobrit]

Is it me or does that bungee look a bit too aggressive. I'd be concerned it will pull the bellows out of the corner securing channels.

 

[DOMINICGG1234]

99.9% sure you don’t need to worry.
However, I’m not sure how the roof can be opened with no hydraulic fluid in the pump. Possibly by opening the bleed screw , a little NOT removed, then the roof can be pushed up to sort the actual leak.

Thanks for the advice. Straps attached and just arrived home after limping ba k from Belgium at 50mph