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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Default Re: roof & spoiler not working

Hi dubboi7,

I had the exact same symptoms as you. The rain really has been extreme, and because of the wind, I can't put my cover on the car, so it gets WET!

Anyway, I noticed some moisture around the boot lid, and particularly around the plastic cover for the spoiler gubbins.

Visiting the parents this weekend, I took the opportunity to make use of their garage, so I parked it indoors overnight. This morning I pulled the plastic cover off of the inside of the boot lid and gave it a once over with a hair dryer so it was all nice and dry.

= Flashing red light remained

I removed the black electric connector for the spoiler sensor (the blue is the motor, which I left in place).

= No flashing light, so it looked like the spoiler was the culprit.

With the spoiler sensor still detached, I shut the boot to and saw what would happen if I tried the roof.

= Roof doesn't move, but a whirring shows that the spoiler is lifting to its "motorway" position.

I then reattached the spoiler sensor wired and turned the ignition once more

= No flashing red light

I lowered the spoiler manually, and took it for a drive and it goes up and down without issue. The roof is also now working as expected.

Oh and the sun is out - I'd call this a good day all in all.
 
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