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Jul 15th, 2019, 17:23 | #1 |
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C70 Convertible Top is not working properly
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I am looking for a C70 Convertible, already found one which might could be kind of interesting for me. It has just one issue, the top is not opening properly, windows going down, Front part is going unlocked and up. The Trunk for the top is also opening. Back does start the opening process, the rear window is going up in the right position. Thats it It stopped, I tried to close it again, no-way. Just after half an hour of trying to close it, tried several times by pushing the button and tried some other moves it got closed like everything was fine. What could be the issue? And no I there was no opportunity to connect the car to a Volvo Diagnostic device. I wanted to check it again in a few days and finally decide about buying or rejecting. Thanks for help Last edited by SwedSteel; Jul 15th, 2019 at 17:37. |
Jul 15th, 2019, 17:55 | #2 |
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Without diagnostics it could be anything. Most likely a faulty micro switch somewhere or even a dry hinge or faulty catch.
I suspect from your terminology you are not in the UK and convertibles might not be in good supply where you are. If you are in the UK I would walk away and find one with a working roof - there are plenty on the market. It could be something simple or most likely an expensive head scratching thing to put right.
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Is my english so bad? No I am not from the UK, well they might not be in best shape mostly. I also thought about buying one from the UK, we´ll see. My problem with the UK Market - almost 2.0T, I would prefer a 2.4T or T5. |
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I agree that most convertibles in the UK do seem to be 2.0lt - it took me a while to find a nice 2.4lt. The roof problems could be an easy fix or expensive, so with a plentiful supply, easier to 'just walk on' and find another. If the German market is such that there are not many about and everything else is good with the car, it would be worth considering - providing the price is right.
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I have a BMW convertible and before I bought that my priority was one with a correctly working roof. My thinking being that other problems are common to the whole model range and are generally well researched with parts and solutions being readily available, but very little information on convertible roof problems. This seems common throughout the car market. For example there is no information in Haynes Manuals on convertible versions and very sketchy information on the internet. Glad to hear that you have found one and i hope that your gearbox problem is a small one.
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Well, I think that it is a small one, otherwise I hadn´t bought it. But we will see. May be we will start working on the gearbox checklist next week. I will also start a thread in the Showroom with pictures and give some more information about the car and the problems/issues and how to fix them time by time. It´s kind of a hobby project. Last edited by SwedSteel; Aug 9th, 2019 at 17:58. |
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Good to hear that you have found a nice car. Will be interesting to see the showroom thread and as ever there is always plenty of help on here with any niggling problems.
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Thank you very much, we will see how much work we will need to invest to restore a good condition. Hopefully less than I expected
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