I posted on the "problems>other" forum about a car I had just bought and one of the issues was the roof wouldn't go down.
After checking through the micro-switches etc:, I narrowed it down to the handbrake warning switch. (Plug was slightly dislodged)
The car needs to have the handbrake on to lower the roof and this switch tells the ecu the H/brake is on.
The clues were
Got the chime when the locking latches were released (roof switches OK)
Got alarm chime when operating roof switch and windows were inoperative (suggests switch works)
Checked pull out screen micro switch, then all others.
The final clue is the handbrake warning light stopped working.
Hope this helps anyone having roof problems
Roof problem sorted!
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Capncol
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Roof problem sorted!
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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Thar
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Re: Roof problem sorted!
Nice one! You're becoming quite an expert with the 206cc Capncol. Thanks for feeding back and the offer of use of the macscan tool for anyone in your area. Good luck with the gearbox 
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craigdmjv
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Re: Roof problem sorted!
I've put the roof down whilst exiting the carpark before so I think you can drive and do it at the same time as long as your going very slow 
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Roof problem sorted!
Page 4 of the owners handbook does state that the car must be stationary with the handbrake applied before opening or closing the roof.
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
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(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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fatboyslim
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Re: Roof problem sorted!
Certainly does,but during the summer I put my roof down whilst in a slow moving queue of trafficGrandadMonkey wrote:Page 4 of the owners handbook does state that the car must be stationary with the handbrake applied before opening or closing the roof.
I'm sure I read somewhere that the roof can be activated upto 10kmh
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craigdmjv
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Re: Roof problem sorted!
yeh and you can buy a chip so you can open it at a faster speed but i dont think id wanna try it lol 