Roof not closed indicator light

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Roof not closed indicator light

Post by Graham » Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:24 pm

The lamp on the dash still indicates that the roof is open even when i know its fully closed.I've located the limit switch on the underside of the roof channel (drivers side) and operated this with a screw driver and the light does go out.The beeping noise operates when it is operating and stops ok when closed or fully open.I've tried moving the limit a little but theres not a lot of play.Can anyone tell me what it is that actuates this limit. Better still any photo's of one thats working as well as description of operation. Any help welcome.
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Re: Roof not closed indicator light

Post by g8dhe » Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:34 pm

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Re: Roof not closed indicator light

Post by mikeonb4c » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:56 am

Mine has flashed the 3+ years since I bought it. Microswitch is goosed and I can't be *arsed to replace it (fiddly job + need to locate the right part). I've put a square of black PVC tape over the dash to blank it out so I don't have to stare at it :lol:
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Re: Roof not closed indicator light

Post by daveblueozzie » Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:44 am

the micro switch for the roof light flashing/beeping is the one on the roof as you raise the roof, drivers side at the very front of the runners. may just need adjusting/moving slightly.
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Re: Roof not closed indicator light

Post by mikeonb4c » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:43 am

daveblueozzie wrote:the micro switch for the roof light flashing/beeping is the one on the roof as you raise the roof, drivers side at the very front of the runners. may just need adjusting/moving slightly.
Yup - should have added that. There's all sorts of suggestions about using a piece of cardboard or w.h.y wedged in there to sort it out, but in my case I've tried al lthat and I fear it is 100% prime time
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