grommit Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 HI,my electric roof has packed up and won`t open. Does anyone know anywhere in North West London that may be able to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Is it stuck near to the fully open position or not opening at all? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 More info so we can help.? Have u checked the fuses ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This is probably a silly question but have you remembered to put your foot on the brake? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommit Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi, when i press the button the windows go down, seat moves forward and roof catch disengages and thats it. If i then try to close the roof nothing happens, i have to manually push the back of the roof back into the catch then i can push the button and the windows close and seat moves back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's an unusual one. So, if I understand correctly you have: - pressed the overhead safety pad (the knurled section) and released the catch - foot on the brake throughout - engine on (not imperative but helps) - initial process starts - windows then seat movement then nothing? Presumably you have tried doing this several times in a row? And in hot weather (this makes it easier for the hydraulics and material)? In which case I would guess at a switch or sensor. Hoping that someone with more knowledge than me will come along in a minute. Try not to do anything to manually force any movement in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommit Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yes thats about it, guess i'll have to book it into a Nissan garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yes thats about it, guess i'll have to book it into a Nissan garage. Just be careful that they do the proper analysis and don't just throw switches and sensors at it. If you could get to Oxted it would be worth trying Abbey Motorsport. Whilst they don't necessarily specialise in rooves, they are very good at problem analysis and won't just put bits on that aren't needed. There is often a simple explanation. Or there may be a nearer 350Z specialist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 You would be bet off with a cabrio roof specialist than a Nissan dealership. Try lubricating all the joints with something that soaks into them rather than something that just sits on the surface like grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 May i suggest that you check the fuses as an initial check. Then carefully spray all the joints with a silicon lubricant. Make sure that the car is parked with the sun on the hood. The original canvas hoods are notoriously stiff at lower temperatures and can prevent the hood from opening. When the hood feels warm and flexible to the touch, you can try retracting it. If, as other posts have advised, the windows drop, the pax seat back moves forward, the rear cover retracts but the hood doesn't move, then it can usually be a hood retraction motor issue. If you can get someone to do the footbrake/hood retract switch routine, you can stand by the pax side open door. Then head in the rear of the cabin, listen if the motors are running. You can also put your fingers on the hood frame and feel if there is any vibration. This will show if the motors are running, if they are, you may need to service/replace them. If the motors aren't running, then it's probably a switch sensor problem. Hope this helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommit Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Ihave tried most of that but still no luck,ive got it booked in now for after my holiday, but thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodder Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sounds like it thinks the roof catch is still in place. Is there a stuck sensor/switch where you disengage? I no longer have my roadster to go out and check but I'm thinking similar to the door one where of it sticks the interior lights don't come on etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Yes thats about it, guess i'll have to book it into a Nissan garage.no don't send it nissan they no **** all about the roofs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 On a day like today I'd be tempted to rip it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommit Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I should have listened WLMG have had the car 5 weeks now and its still not working even after getting an expert! roof co. in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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