Vauxhall Astra Twintop Roof Problems

Sept 12 pressed ceiling switch to open roof just ping noise despite boot screen being down.

Vauxhall astra twintop roof problems.

Do you get a bonging when driving over 18 mph and or the boot lid remaining locked so that you can not open it to get the shopping out. Vauxhall owners network forum. They said they could find no reason why the roof wasn t working. Vauxhall astra twintop electrical problem.

Plans to swap the engine have been put on hold due to this annoying and embarrassing fault ebay link to the gears i bought https www ebay co uk itm vauxhal. For all aspects of vauxhall opel astra twin top roof repairs are you having problems with you roof not working stopping at various points whenever it feels like it. Jump to latest follow 1 4 of 4 posts. Come join the discussion about performance classifieds clubs modifications troubleshooting maintenance and more.

The vauxhall people were stumped. Car to garage diagnostics boot switch and loom prob replaced and tested by garage but weather didnt allow me to have top down until march this year however in nov 12 car wouldn t start jump started ok. But with out a diagnostic check for fault codes i would be guessing. Hi i have a vauxhall astra with twintop which i intend to buy but the car as problems with the twintop.

Common vauxhall twin top and convertible roof problems beeping alarm sound when driving warning the roof is not shut down and locked correctly boot lid catch does not release or you are unable to access boot area convertible roof is stuck open shut flap motor fault wiring loom repair fault alignment. The second issue is the wiring loom which runs down the n s tail gate hinge has several wires inside which break from constant flexing these to can be repaired. Come join the discussion about performance modifications diagnostics maintenance and more. There s a plastic worm gear inside them which wears these can be replaced.

The car as had an accident where the rear windscreen was broken and then changed. I have tried removing the battery for ten minutes but nothing happens pls can u advice me if it s worth buying. A forum community dedicated to vauxhall astra owners and enthusiasts. As the roof wouldn t open nor close properly.

Astra twintop roof problem astra mk5 h 04 09 jump to latest follow. Ive found the two main issues with the twin tops are the flap motors on the parcel shelf break and stop the roof in its track s.