new to list: Cabriolet question

[Alex Cagann]

Tony, the windows do not go down at all. Just a slight click sound in the
trunk, no other activity. I have a CLK cabriolet and yes.the windows go down
before the top starts.the audi is supposed to do the same?

 

Alex

 

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From: Tony Hoffman [mailto:auditony at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:53 PM
To: Alex Cagann
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: new to list: Cabriolet question

 

 

On 8/12/06, Alex Cagann <alex at symbolicautosales.com> wrote: 

Greetings. I am a new list subscriber and heard about this list from some
audi people on rennlist (Porsche mailing list). I was told this is the best 
audi list on the net. Looking forward to discussing audi's here. OK, on to
my car: I just bought a 98 Audi Cabriolet and the top does not function. The
dash light blinks when you hit the button. I hear the slightest click noise 
from the trunk when I hit the button, but no movement. What I have heard so
far about these, the wiring harness is known to fail, also that there are
several relays that go bad. How about the motor, does it last a long time, 
or is known to fail as well?  Thanks in advance, and I look forward to
enjoying this audifans list.

Alex Cagann

 

Well, I've never heard of anything in particular. My first question is do
you have access to the schematics for this car. If you do, several of us can
be of great help to you. The system itself is pretty simple. Mostly if there
are problems with convertible tops, it can be traced to a missaligned
micro-switch. Some schematics would help you isolate this, though. Also,
when you release the T-bar handle, do the windows go halfway down? 

 

Tony Hoffman