C70: - convertible roof problem

Paullove · Mar 24th, 2012, 00:22

I have a 03 C70 soft top. After driving the car all winter i tryed to but the roof down today but with no joy! The light on the switch to put the roof down is not coming one when pressing! (nothing happens when u press it) I checked the main fues's but all seem ok! Called Volvo garage but was told they need to put the car onto the computer at a cost of £100 to see what the fault is alone!
Can anyone help me with this problem or tell me where to start!
Also is there a way to manually put the roof down and up?
Be greatfull if anyone could help me on this problem. Thanks

irishcarfan · Mar 24th, 2012, 00:39

Any sign of a green fliud leak anywhere? I'm not sure about the C70, but the Saab 9-3 has a pump hidden in the boot behind some carpet. The roof is actuated via hydraulics using this pump. I would guess that either the switch is blown or the pump is giving trouble or there is a leak somewhere.

Edit: I wonder if it might mention in the handbook about manual operation should there be an issue?

M D E · Mar 26th, 2012, 00:57

It could be the roof switch itself...mines having problems ...i took the switch cover off and used a pen to operate the switch inside and it works perfect ... Still unsure what's wrong with the switch cover itself ...

Paullove · Mar 26th, 2012, 11:53

Hi Carfan & M D E.

Thanks for taking time to send me some info. Have took the top off the switch but still no joy with anything work...... In the handbook if only tells you how to put the roof up manualy, (Not to Lower it)

The Sun is now out but my roof is still up

Jim Haseltine · Mar 26th, 2012, 13:18

The ex's Saab 9-3 had a roof storage area which could be strapped up to give you more room in the boot. There was a sensor in the thing which would disable the roof if it was strapped.

Jod T5 · Mar 26th, 2012, 13:29

By removing the earth to the battery you can, certainly on the 2007 model reset the power roof ECM...
I would try this, provided i had the radio code of course...

Jod

Paullove · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:37

will give the earth a go now! thanxs

Paullove · Mar 26th, 2012, 15:35

tried taking the earth off the battery for 15mins but still nothing... It just seems there is no power going to the switch!

Jod T5 · Mar 26th, 2012, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paullove

tried taking the earth off the battery for 15mins but still nothing... It just seems there is no power going to the switch!

Oh dear, worth a try...

Jod

Mar 24th, 2012, 00:22	#1
Paullove New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 01:41 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cookstown	convertible roof problem I have a 03 C70 soft top. After driving the car all winter i tryed to but the roof down today but with no joy! The light on the switch to put the roof down is not coming one when pressing! (nothing happens when u press it) I checked the main fues's but all seem ok! Called Volvo garage but was told they need to put the car onto the computer at a cost of £100 to see what the fault is alone! Can anyone help me with this problem or tell me where to start! Also is there a way to manually put the roof down and up? Be greatfull if anyone could help me on this problem. Thanks

Mar 26th, 2012, 00:57	#3
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	It could be the roof switch itself...mines having problems ...i took the switch cover off and used a pen to operate the switch inside and it works perfect ... Still unsure what's wrong with the switch cover itself ... __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5

Mar 26th, 2012, 11:53	#4
Paullove New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 01:41 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cookstown	Still NO joy with roof! Hi Carfan & M D E. Thanks for taking time to send me some info. Have took the top off the switch but still no joy with anything work...... In the handbook if only tells you how to put the roof up manualy, (Not to Lower it) The Sun is now out but my roof is still up

Mar 26th, 2012, 13:29	#6
Jod T5 Phoenix from the ashes Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 01:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Finchingfield	By removing the earth to the battery you can, certainly on the 2007 model reset the power roof ECM... I would try this, provided i had the radio code of course... Jod __________________ Dum Spiro Spero VOC 20419

Mar 24th, 2012, 00:39	#2
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Any sign of a green fliud leak anywhere? I'm not sure about the C70, but the Saab 9-3 has a pump hidden in the boot behind some carpet. The roof is actuated via hydraulics using this pump. I would guess that either the switch is blown or the pump is giving trouble or there is a leak somewhere. Edit: I wonder if it might mention in the handbook about manual operation should there be an issue?

Mar 26th, 2012, 13:18	#5
Jim Haseltine Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2024 20:42 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rawcliffe, York	The ex's Saab 9-3 had a roof storage area which could be strapped up to give you more room in the boot. There was a sensor in the thing which would disable the roof if it was strapped.

Mar 26th, 2012, 14:37	#7
Paullove New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 01:41 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cookstown	will give the earth a go now! thanxs

Mar 26th, 2012, 15:35	#8
Paullove New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2012 01:41 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cookstown	tried taking the earth off the battery for 15mins but still nothing... It just seems there is no power going to the switch!

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