2004 9-3 convertable roof

[jmac200t]

Hi,
this is my first post on this forum.
My 9-3 the convetable roof wont open no operational noise from it.
When i operate the roof i get a message on the sid "can only be opened manually" and also "see dealer ref roof".The other problem i have is sid says my l/r/brake light is not working well i have news for sid it does work .I have done all the usuals checked fuses and conections.Any help would be gratefully acepted.
regards
jmac200t

[Abarth]

Welcome aboard jmac 200t.

My first response is how new is your battery?

Tim

[jmac200t]

Battery is fine as is charging system.

[Abarth]

Have you noticed any slowness / sluggishness in the roof operation prior to this failure? Have you pulled Fuse #2 to reset ECU?

Tim

[jmac200t]

Have you noticed any slowness / sluggishness in the roof operation prior to this failure? Have you pulled Fuse #2 to reset ECU?

Tim

no all was fine on last use.

[Abarth]

OK, lets try this,[FONT=Times New Roman] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman] manually drop the top, disconnected the battery, waited 10 minutes, and the Top should work normally.[/FONT]

Tim

[jmac200t]

how do you manually lower the roof??

[AVguy]

how do you manually lower the roof??

Link to a PDF from the WIS on manual top operation (opening and closing):

https://www.box.com/s/v2uj3hs0cld507g2rfjh

I know there is a PDF of the same instructions on this forum somewhere but I could not find it.

[Abarth]

[FONT=verdana]I assume you have the owners manual, so have the procedure to lower and raise the roof manually.[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana]Don't try to move the roof or tourneau cover without releasing the emergancy hydraulic valve - you'll break something.[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana]During the procedure you are asked to open the hydraulic valve, this is on top of the hydraulic system, which includes the reservoir. If you look in from the boot, below where the hole for the valve is, there should be a hole in the carpet, that allows you to see the reservior and level line.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana]Personally I prefer to remove the ski hole cover, undo the hydraulic assy. and lift it out to inspect it.[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana]However, if the ping happens immediately, then there is something else wrong - a failure because of low oil will normally show up as the motor whirring for a while and then a ping. (The timer that expects a part to be moving finally expires after a microswitch hasn't activated. )[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana]Have to have someone push down on the back as I operated the switch to close the roof. The rear latches have to be fully engaged for the latch mechanism to lock.[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana]My first move would be to lift up the back (after releasing the emergency valve) and inspect the 5th bow microswitch and the microswitches on the latches in the tourneau cover for correct operation.

Tim[/FONT]