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Rebecca ODonnell Posted on Jul 29, 2014
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Mini cooper convertible roof wont open, any clues to why?

I press the button to open the roof but nothing happens. It is making all the right noises but nothing moves. Normally the sunroof section opens first then the rest of the roof folds down. Does anyone has any clues as to what is wrong please?

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Sounds like something has let go like a shaft or rod the is in thge mecinism.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: Can not open my mini cooper roof all the way

Have you checked the parcel shelf is seated properly as there are micro switches beneath it so the car knows it will not jam the roof as it is lowered?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 mini convertible roof wont open motors work but nothing open

check the parcel shelf has been refitted correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side that stops the second stage of the roof from opening

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2010

SOURCE: Sunroof opens fine but then when I press the

gears in nuetral,handbrake on, key in first position, then move roof.if only the handbook was that clear eh!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 07, 2010

SOURCE: Almost new Mini Cooper S Convertible - roof opened

Some things to try:

Raise and lower all windows through a cycle or two

Open and re-latch the Rear shelf latches

good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2011

SOURCE: my 2005 mini coopers convertible

sounds like the motor is going out or the track is getting stuck somewhere. you can try winding manually . call mini or bmw and they can walk you through it or give me year/make/model and i will try to walk you through.

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