Mini Convertible Roof Only Opens Halfway

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Mini convertible roof only opens halfway.

It operates electronically in two stages for a modest sunroof or a fully open top car with the z shaped folding roof nested neatly on the rear which is part of the mini charm. Switch seems to work using vcds measuring blocks. Mini cooper convertible roof wont open any clues to why. Pull the switch back and the roof will open halfway when the retractable cover acts more like a sunroof.

Just i replaced the cables latch front lock with oem new parts then when i finished i tried to open it the sun roof opening fine but when i tried to open t. The only way to identify which switch is the problem s to read the fault memory from the roof control module with a mini bmw scan tool. Getting the following code. Got an 03 cabbie in and it only opens the roof halfway.

Hold the switch in that position for longer and the roof will retract all the way for the full convertible experience which is rather pleasant on a sunny day in cape town. I am sorry i cannot have a simpler solution but this is the reality of the situation and is a complete and accurate and honest answer to your question. Open roof all the way. 01093 switch for convertible top box lid.

Jul 05 2014 2007 mini cooper s convertible. Red answered by a verified bmw mechanic. It stopped half way. The roof stowage compartment opens then pump motor stops and the stowage flap starts to fall after the pump stops.

Can only half close mini convertible roof. But if the problem is that the roof will only open to the first stage sun roof and no further the problem is the package shelf in the trunk.