AFT Roof wont raise or close.

[THEMUTSNUTS]

Hello all bongoerits,
Howie im not sure when this thread started but if you are still on here and still have instructions please pleas can i get a copy.
Praying you get this lol
Chris

Right guys I've had enough of messing around with the electric roof.......!!!

I've now removed the roof motors and the AFT roof struts so the roof is now totaly manual like a VW. The gas struts help when raising the roof but they're not strong enough to hold it open so I've now cut a ally pole to length which props the roof up. I now know I'm never going to be stuck with the roof in the up possition. The roof when traveling is held dow with rubber ball and socket straps.
The only problem I have is...... the roof alarm will not shut up.....!!!!
Does enyone know how to shut it up without getting to the sounder? My kitchen is in the way so I can't get to the off side wheel arch.

If anyone wants a "how to do" on converting the roof to manual I'll put a fact sheet together.

I know some of you will think I've done wrong but I needed to be sure I can come and go as I please, not when the Bongo wants to.

Howie

[g8dhe]

Welcome aboard!
Raising
Make sure that;
The engine is running.
The handbrake is on and the brake light on the dash is lit ??
If the brake light isn't coming on, then check the little switch at the back of the handbrake (remove console) on passenger side they get dusty and dirty.
Now press Up the bleeping should start ??
If not then check the fuses (not likely but easy to do).
If they are OK and its bleeping, then check the rubber seal isn't stuck to the roof with age, run a card around to release it.
If that is OK then operate the Up then Down switch LOTS of times, it might be a dirty switch contacts or it could be corroded motors, by turning the motors even a little bit it might free up the corrosion and let you get the roof up. If so then drop out the motors at the rear and check for corrosion, there is a good Fact sheet if your a member of BongoFury on the process. Otherwise if the roof won't go up still then the is a method of lifting it but its not easy!
http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/default.htm

Lowering
Make sure that;
The engine is running,
The handbrake is on and the brake light on the dash is lit ??
Press the Un-lock button in the AFT. Beeping starts.
Now press Down button.
It will stop half-way for a final visual inspection,
Press Down again.
If not then check the fuses see below,
If the brake light isn't coming on, then check the little switch at the back of the handbrake (remove console) on passenger side they get dusty and dirty.
If it still won't budge then refer to the User Handbook for the vehicle, which has a Manual method of lowering it, requires Allen Key and thin rope.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mazda-Bongo-Fr ... 869761561/
http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/default.htm