z350convert Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Sorry about this, my second question in two days, but I have only had the car a few weeks. At the last phase of opening the roof, the lid (tonneau) is not closing completely and stays open a couple of inches. by raising and lowering a couple of times, I can usually get it to shut down.. Doesn’t always do it and it doesn’t do it when closing the roof. I found a problem and you can see it in these two photos. It’s a new one on me, haven’t seen it before, but one side of the lid seems to come forward too far. and it’s catching on the trim. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I gather this is a 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 We're are you based. Could be bungee strap s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 No, 2011 370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just now, pintopete58 said: We're are you based. Could be bungee strap s I’m in West Wickham, M25 junction 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I put new staps on my 2010 and had the roof looked at that's why I offered you the car this a common fault. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 To sort the wiring is about 700 and new bungee straps from cayman is 1600 + vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 You've got caymans not far from you if you hadn't been so far I'd of had a look get a quote from caymans you could be looking at 2 - 3 k to fix this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Bring it to me and I will guarantee to fix it for 1K Might be a plan to get a professional inspection, diagnoses, and quotation local to you before you venture North to PH2 6EZ. If you bought the car wisely then perhaps a warranty claim or not fit for purpose claim is in order, Also depending on how you paid is also worth exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Mine cost me 850 and I did alot of work my self 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Thanks. An expensive problem then. It’s under warranty but I’d be pleasantly surprised if the roof was covered, the sales chap said it was but he would wouldn’t he. Cayman isn’t far away so I might ask them to take a look. I’ll take another look at it tomorrow. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Lots of good tips here. The roof is in good shape and it works fine apart from the lid shutting correctly on one side when opening finishes. It looks like a mechanical adjustment to me but we’ll see when I’ve had a poke around. First step might be a visit to Caymen for a diagnosis if I can’t figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Good luck .can you let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 I’ll get back to you on this one. I appreciate the help. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 8 hours ago, z350convert said: Thanks. An expensive problem then. It’s under warranty but I’d be pleasantly surprised if the roof was covered, the sales chap said it was but he would wouldn’t he. Cayman isn’t far away so I might ask them to take a look. I’ll take another look at it tomorrow. Thanks If you require any parts for the roof just let me know as I will have everything in stock. Also, if you want a copy of the workshop manual regarding the roof mechanism, then just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Just a quick update. I had a close look at how the open and close operation works, particularly at the heavy hinges on the lid. The lid wasn’t coming down evenly both sides. I sprayed them with WD40 and rocked the lid a bit. Then I found if I stopped and started it as the opening process completed it was fine. I’ve used it a few times since and it all works perfectly, but I’m pausing as it closes to check its aligning the lid ok. So far so good. Stiff hinges then? We’ll see how it goes. Thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 I’ll get back to you on this one. I appreciate the help. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, pintopete58 said: Happy days. Hope so 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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