C70: - Finally joined the club!

JAB88 · Mar 25th, 2024, 19:54

Got my hands on a C70 Convertible yesterday. 2.0T GT.

Immaculate condition, only 57,000 miles on her too!

A few small oddities:

The soft top doesn't go all the way in by itself, it stops like a half inch from closing and I can see the material peeking out behind the rear headrests - it feels like it isn't folding the right way.

https://ibb.co/7SLYqWT

If I go round and gently push it past the rim of the compartment it'll go in, doesn't feel like there's any resistance so I'm not worried about breaking anything. Is there like a tensioner that I need to adjust or something here?

Also, when the lights are all on, I get that Orange bulb (!) warning sign showing - but I've gone round the car and it appears that all lights are on and working - so no idea why this is showing...

Pics:
https://ibb.co/Q9fp0rV
https://ibb.co/f19vh27

I think I'll enjoy this for many years!

Thinking of re-maping her, and want to consider a few other tune-ups.

Cheers!

Simmy · Mar 25th, 2024, 20:26

it might be one of the position light bulbs thats out

ITSv40 · Mar 25th, 2024, 20:59

Welcome to the club.

Most likely cause of the roof not closing properly is the elastic side straps have perished and the hood material isn't folding correctly. The hood material needs to fold in at the side so that it all folds and stores neatly in the storage bin, then the cover should close completely. A quick bodge is to replace the elastic with a bungy cord. Also there are two 'ski slope' stops on the base of the storage bin, they could have moved or distorted and not letting the hood drop down fully.

JAB88 · Mar 26th, 2024, 13:25

Thanks for the info - I'll see if I can dig out any videos on sorting it with bungies.

Mar 25th, 2024, 19:54	#1
JAB88 New Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:23 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Bognor Regis	Finally joined the club! Got my hands on a C70 Convertible yesterday. 2.0T GT. Immaculate condition, only 57,000 miles on her too! A few small oddities: The soft top doesn't go all the way in by itself, it stops like a half inch from closing and I can see the material peeking out behind the rear headrests - it feels like it isn't folding the right way. https://ibb.co/7SLYqWT If I go round and gently push it past the rim of the compartment it'll go in, doesn't feel like there's any resistance so I'm not worried about breaking anything. Is there like a tensioner that I need to adjust or something here? Also, when the lights are all on, I get that Orange bulb (!) warning sign showing - but I've gone round the car and it appears that all lights are on and working - so no idea why this is showing... Pics: https://ibb.co/Q9fp0rV https://ibb.co/f19vh27 I think I'll enjoy this for many years! Thinking of re-maping her, and want to consider a few other tune-ups. Cheers!

Mar 25th, 2024, 20:59	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:59 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Welcome to the club. Most likely cause of the roof not closing properly is the elastic side straps have perished and the hood material isn't folding correctly. The hood material needs to fold in at the side so that it all folds and stores neatly in the storage bin, then the cover should close completely. A quick bodge is to replace the elastic with a bungy cord. Also there are two 'ski slope' stops on the base of the storage bin, they could have moved or distorted and not letting the hood drop down fully. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Mar 25th, 2024, 20:26	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	it might be one of the position light bulbs thats out

Mar 26th, 2024, 13:25	#4
JAB88 New Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:23 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Bognor Regis	Thanks for the info - I'll see if I can dig out any videos on sorting it with bungies.

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