Roof catch pops open, can it be adjusted?

[starcar]

Hi

2002 1.6L S
Roof catch pops open slightly when (sometimes) I hit a bump in the road, just enough to catch my head on as I get out!
Had a quick look at it can't see any obvious adjustment.
Roof works fine and latch seems to have quite a positive clunk pulling it in to the front window.
Any ideas?

[IanL]

The spring may be fatigued and therefore weaker than designed.

The springs are not separately spared, and the latch assembly is:

8484 A4 (left)
8484 A5 (right)

Probably expensive, but you could try a breakers. The trouble with that is they may be equally fatigued.

[Luditus]

If you open the catch, you will see a single screw that retains some plastic trim. If this screw is not fully tightened, the head will act as a stop for the over-centre catch operation. Make sure this screw has not been replaced by a longer one, or with an incorrect head height.

[starcar]

Thanks for your replies
I had checked the screw and its tight and flush.
Spotted replacements on eBay for £10 a pair, might get a couple and try and make a good one out of the three.

Thanks