roof stuck up

[nigelgibson]

Friend of mine just called to say he's on hol in Barmouth Wales, and his roof is stuck up. Checked correct fuse [12 30a ] and handbrake on / roof switch pressed. The beep comes on but nothing happens. Told him where control box and motors are and to check connections are good, also how to remove motors and lower with rope. Have i missed anything ??

He needs to fix properly as it's a long drive home at 25mph and they're only half way through hol , so can refer to bongo friendly garage list but any other suggestions?

[haydn callow]

check the handbrake is actually operating the "switch"
It must also be in park "P"

[nigelgibson]

not sure how to check handbrake is operating switch - what does he look for ?

[missfixit70]

Lift the cente console, the switch is a basic jobby at the back of the handbrake, may just need a scrape, but possibly not that as the beeps are apparantly working, worth checking though, most roof issues I've see have been caused by that.

[321Away]

recently saw a roof where 1 motor had died, does he hear any noises from either/both the motors when he pushes the switch either up or down?? if so he can get round it temporarily by removing 1 motor and giving the roof some support as he brings it down.

Julian

[nigelgibson]

FANTASTIC !!! thanks Haydn and missfixit re ; heads up on handbrake switch. my pal's called to say he's cleaned up the earth on the switch and the roof is now happily going up/down ! thanks Julian also for your response.

Within 25 mins of original post the problem is sorted - my friend and his family send their thanks and appreciation, i can't tell you how relieved he sounded , they are happy campers again - thanks very much !!!

[missfixit70]

excellent , glad the simple fix was all it needed

[haydn callow]

I feel all warm and relaxed......

[missfixit70]

I feel all warm and relaxed......

That may just be incontinence? Sorry, couldn't resist

[haydn callow]

When you get to a certain age Kirsty

[Doone]

LOL