How to Manually close Astra Twintop Roof

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How to Manually close Astra Twintop Roof, if you have a fault with a astra twin top folding roof, you need to be able to close the roof manually. In this video i will show you the steps to manually close the convertible roof, how to get into the boot, when you cant open the boot, release the hydraulic pressure for the roof, manually close the astra roof and lock it into position, so that its safe to drive, i will allso tell you what caused this fault with this folding roof in the first place
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00:00 intro
00:50 Boot release
01:41 Where is the Hydraulic release
02:11 Releasing Hydraulic pressure
03:32 Manually releasing boot
04:29 closing faulty winglets
05:25 lifting and closing Roof
07:05 Locking roof into position
08:44 Closing the Boot

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  • @Sanjvstheworld
    @Sanjvstheworld3 жыл бұрын

    Wish you video was around 3 weeks ago would have saved hundreds.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank for the comment, I wish I didn’t have to do this video at all but I hope it helps people in the future

  • @Sanjvstheworld

    @Sanjvstheworld

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors Any more videos planned for this car? My TT is in a bit of a mess the rear ECU needs cleaning/replacing, boot won't open currently and car will not start. Ordered an op-com today to hopefully sort some of the issues.

  • @Sanjvstheworld

    @Sanjvstheworld

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors thanks, good video for future reference shared with FB owners group.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have some servicing planned on twintop, might do ultrasonic cleaning injectors and timing belt, once I get a couple of my other cars back on the road, started work at work before lockdown so hope I can remember where I put everything I’ve used Opcom myself, when I purchased the car the boot wouldn’t open, and sorted that, I might have filmed some stuff that I haven’t edited as my farther was on them and passed away, so a bit hard to edit at the moment

  • @Sanjvstheworld

    @Sanjvstheworld

    3 жыл бұрын

    @01Blagard Thanks for the advice, Vauxhall said the roof ECU is causing the starting issues (keyless entry), ever heard of that? Plan is to get the boot open , clean up the corrosion if salvageable otherwise get James out from Kent who does mobile repairs for TT roofs.

  • @BenzinioB
    @BenzinioB Жыл бұрын

    And that is the real precious of you tube. People like you that share the knowledge! Great job!

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment

  • @motopredator
    @motopredator8 күн бұрын

    Unreal. I wouldn't be able to do it and I was afraid of it, and I'm a craftsman and I'm not afraid of everything. Good work 👍

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    8 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your comment

  • @scorcha100
    @scorcha1003 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone has done a video showing this procedure. Ive also got a twin top with the roof stuck open and managed to figure out most of the manual closure procedure but couldnt find where the hydraulic relief valve was. I literally stopped working on it an hr ago with the thought of doing some more research then came across your video. I will have the roof up tomorrow without a doubt 👌🏾

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure that all the roof locks boot locking and rams in the boot are fully closed position or boot won’t open from Handel, or Disconnect plugs as shown in the manual to disconnect roof ecu as to access to the boot from boot switch I could use my laptop so didn’t think about it at time of filming otherwise you need to manually open the boot which is a pain

  • @scorcha100

    @scorcha100

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors where abouts is the roof ecu?

  • @toineevers66
    @toineevers66Ай бұрын

    Thanks for making this video! Due to you we’re able to close the roof. The manual is not for a non-car mechanic unfortunately…

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Ай бұрын

    They might as well have made the manual in Latin, with hieroglyphics for as much use it was

  • @vladyslavbutvynskyi9211
    @vladyslavbutvynskyi92112 жыл бұрын

    24.000 views so 24.000 times people closed roof manually for 7 months around the world. Thank you for video and thanks to Opel for Astra TT.🙂

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    And thank you for your comment

  • @SPiggottFilms
    @SPiggottFilms2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Saved my life. The netting came loose whilst I was closing it. Read the books and it makes this process so much harder. Thank you x100

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment, I’m glad it had helped

  • @jakem6572

    @jakem6572

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't know if it would still apply to you (or others) but I tied a thin rope from the loop on the plastic thing at the front of the netting to the side of one of the mesh storage compartments (very loosely) so I could grab that cable and pull it in to reach the netting again in case of it closing with the boot in (had happened before and isvery difficult to reach) - so a good idea to do before anyone gets this problem :)

  • @marklawrence2659
    @marklawrence26592 жыл бұрын

    omg what a lifesaver....I thought car was fit for the knackers yard...2 rac guys couldn't get it back up...took a while but following your instructions me and my tiny gf have the roof back up...I broke the boot latch but with help of a bungee cord I am on the road again..Will have that fixes for a LOT less price than getting g the roof up...thankyou...legend

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped, fault is usually broken wiring on the left hand boot arms

  • @explained2434
    @explained24342 жыл бұрын

    God bless you for making this video. You have really helped me out. I'm grateful. Thank you Sir.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment m, I hope it helped

  • @Deltao5
    @Deltao54 ай бұрын

    Thank you bro, you safed my life 🧬

  • @Rexy_Raccoon
    @Rexy_Raccoon Жыл бұрын

    Even years after you uploaded this, you're still helping people. Mine was also stuck mid closing. However I did screw up the final part and now the trunk isn't fully latched yet I can't open it. But it did make my car drivable again untill I can get it checked out by a mechanic. You saved me a few for a rental car. The included instructions are rubbish indeed

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    To open your boot pull fuse (15 I think) under the bonnet this will allow you to open the boot to adjust latching, it is probably the hyd rams not fully up left and right but mack sure you replace fuse before driving as it also connects important other systems

  • @sam7mann
    @sam7mann2 жыл бұрын

    The joy of having a hardtop... Great video. Hope everything went well.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just looking through the comments noticed your a Mann as well keeping the name going

  • @tombrenneis
    @tombrenneis2 ай бұрын

    This video helped a lot. Thank you.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m glad it helped you

  • @broomad
    @broomad3 жыл бұрын

    Super video - makes this must less daunting as I am thinking of buying a twintop with a broken roof :-)

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the comment, In my experience it is quite often the wiring loom, on the left hand side so check for broken wires, mine is the wing flaps stuck i might be doing a video on that next

  • @kittyoreo3870
    @kittyoreo38708 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a video where we can see how you fixed the issue.

  • @chessguru900
    @chessguru9002 жыл бұрын

    Are you supposed to tighten the allen key screw after undoing it or leave it loose? on mine the boot lid went all the back and got stuck on up open position like your car. Do I still need to do everything as you have done? I have replaced the cogs with brass ones already.

  • @leonardohill610
    @leonardohill6102 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this helped me so much , I question how do You put the pressure back into it or does the car do that for you when running . I’ve tried looking a video on this

  • @johnthegodfatherslack
    @johnthegodfatherslack3 жыл бұрын

    Hi do you have a link for the new brass bits you be bought to repair? Thanks.

  • @hugoprime1094
    @hugoprime10949 ай бұрын

    Hey mate loved the video. My astra has the exact same problem with the gears in the flap parts. What parts do I need to order and how do I go about changing them?

  • @Sandro-yc9iu
    @Sandro-yc9iu20 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much, guys! Great job!

  • @margaretwilson2644
    @margaretwilson26442 жыл бұрын

    Very clear, thank you. I've had lots of problems with the roof and the hand book is useless. I have to say that each time the problem has been different so I can't blame anything specific. It's getting the car to a repairer that's the biggest headache if you can't get the roof shut (as all readers no doubt know). I've had the same gears as you plus electric looms/computer, and now its one of the rams. It's a circlip that's gone and, no doubt, I'll have to get the whole ram because you can't get the cheap part! I still love the car though.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should be able to get circlips from a motor factors or Amazon

  • @margaretwilson2644

    @margaretwilson2644

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, OK, I've only just seen this reply - as you can see above, another problem!

  • @MastaPaulinho
    @MastaPaulinho Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help just happened to my neighbour today ,had seen video in past as I also own one 😂

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment

  • @gabrieltanase5079
    @gabrieltanase5079Ай бұрын

    Thank you i sorted out my with your video

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Ай бұрын

    Great news

  • @davidculmer1520
    @davidculmer15203 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @CharliesDangerZone
    @CharliesDangerZone2 жыл бұрын

    Worked a treat. Thanks buddy 👌

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to here thanks for the comment

  • @natasjajannink7651
    @natasjajannink7651 Жыл бұрын

    Thxs so much! You save my day❤

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the coment

  • @AhmedRecon
    @AhmedRecon3 жыл бұрын

    Thnx for the helpful Video

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome hope you enjoyed it

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    this video is going live about the boot tomorrow kzread.info/dash/bejne/aomCz9Zsiq3dpps.html

  • @masterofbikes2747
    @masterofbikes27473 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @williamtherebel
    @williamtherebel2 жыл бұрын

    Im in the same position. Roof half open. How do you re-pressurise after youve fixed it? Any idea where the fuse for the roof is? It doesnt show on my manual and want o check that first before I start taking it apart! Many thanks for putting this on. Much appreciated.

  • @richardburns8657
    @richardburns8657 Жыл бұрын

    Hi just bought an astra twintop 2007 plate couple weeks back opened the boot the other day when I tried to close it wouldnt stay closed and now it opens about an inch or two and stops do you have any idea what the problem could be thanks.

  • @konradpietruszka1069
    @konradpietruszka10692 жыл бұрын

    This roof is causing me problems every year. Thanks for video going to do it now.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment

  • @konradpietruszka1069

    @konradpietruszka1069

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors Are you still planning to do the video about roof sensor sequence for issue debugging?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am but I’m busy doing swirl flaps at the moment

  • @AnthonyJones-es3cn
    @AnthonyJones-es3cn3 жыл бұрын

    I think I will set mine on //////// but a brilliant video thank you.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank for the comment 👍

  • @sunilsewpersad1780
    @sunilsewpersad17802 жыл бұрын

    Hi do you know how to repair the hydraulic pump for this Astra If you help it up it close’s I think the pump is not pumping properly

  • @andychapman4324
    @andychapman4324 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rich, Thanks for your video's they are a great help so thank you for posting them up, I still have an ongoing issue as follows, The roof works fine opens and closes, when the roof is down the boot opens normally but when closed the boot will open slightly and I get bonging when over 20 mph, when I close the roof I don't get the beep at the end of the sequence, is this problem still relating to the rams dropping as shown in your video or is this a different issue. Regards Andy

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure, if the rams are not in the right place the roof won’t open at all, is the boot catches (left and right ) locking the boot when the roof closes/ boot closes sorry wish I could have been more help

  • @papalapaklp
    @papalapaklpАй бұрын

    Tnx so much🎉

  • @rampager9583
    @rampager9583 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks thinking of buying one of these but roof issues seem common so I'm unsure

  • @margaretwilson2644
    @margaretwilson2644 Жыл бұрын

    I just showed this video to the AA man who came to get my roof up - thank you that it's so clear to follow. Problem not fixed but at least the car is usable and weatherproof. One question, though, the boot has locked shut but what were we missing in getting it to lock? He unscrewed the motor on the book lock so I can't use the boot until the problem is fixed. It looks as though the nearside boot flap motor has stripped. I had new metal gears put in about two years ago and I thought they would last. Could it be the flap itself?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Could be flap motor could be wire broken in the loom that would be my 1st look, could be a microswitch hard to diagnose needs putting on a diagnostic to point in right direction don’t know why boot motor would have been disconnected pull fuse 15 in engine bay to open boot if boot switch is still working and replace fuse before driving

  • @rezekblaz
    @rezekblaz2 ай бұрын

    I unscrewed with 5mm allen wrench but something is still holding the roof so I cant lift it out. Could you guess what could it be?

  • @artyw8787
    @artyw87872 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, great video but I think I'm being a bit thick. The section about putting a socket under the ram...how do I get the ram as high as you did? You say it can be done with a screwdriver so do I just put screwdriver where the socket went and lever it up? Also when you are trying to manoeuvre the boot at the end when you said 3rd time lucky, it's there a piece that attaches the boot section to the section with the window or it just clicks into the locking mechanism? The beeping is driving me crazy whenever I need to use the car. Regards Arty

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can just lever the ram (body not the chrome rod) up with a screwdriver as this will drop when you try and close the boot mechanism ( socket under ram dose same thing,) the boot, window, and roof panel are all connected together and have to lock into there correct positions

  • @_Areknames_
    @_Areknames_2 жыл бұрын

    Great! do you know in your esperience how to solve a failure of the red button roof ifter mechanism (tha one that allows the packed roof to get lifted some inches to access the luggage beneath/below? i mean: my button activates the pump but the packed roof doesn't lift at all, i hear like if it tries to but is locked somehow and the pump after a couple of seconds trying to push gets released (probably by a safety overpressure valve or safety switch) .. so i was wandering if could be some of those black cables that control some locks you show here in your video that may act as to lock/unlock that maybe is just in a not correct position so to let it work properly... if you could help with some hints or suggestion that would be much appreciated, for years i look for someone that has your experience so i ask. Thank you in advance if you will answer

  • @_Areknames_

    @_Areknames_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Or even the gray pistons you mentioned that could be in non a correct position? could their wrong position be the cause?

  • @AndrexT
    @AndrexT Жыл бұрын

    I hope whomever designed that engineering monstrosity and not let loose on vehicle design ever again.

  • @SS-lj5cg
    @SS-lj5cg3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment

  • @gabe__xd
    @gabe__xd2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks for the help! My roof got stuck almost at the end of the sequence while I tried to close it and it just wouldn’t move. I pressed the button, no three beeps, but it wouldn’t open nor close further. I could easily reach the pressure valve and after I released it, the roof fell into place. After that I pushed the close button and it locked the roof and closed the trunk normally. The trunk opens up easily as well. I didn’t have the courage to try and open the roof with the button since, what do you think the problem might have been? The flaps closed and the roof only got stuck near the end, and later it locked itself after I put it in place, so I cannot think of anything that might have been the problem. Also it always opened up fine, however it sometimes got stuck while closing, but continued after pushing the button again up until this point. Thanks for the help in advance!

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hard to diagnose without live data, try and think where it was when paused and what operation was happening, maybe you have a warn gear etc, also if it just stopped out of the blue also check wiring especially on left hand side in case there are any breaks or shorts when working was it slow if so hydraulics could be worth looking at sorry which I could be more help

  • @user-jq4qm7xq9c
    @user-jq4qm7xq9c10 ай бұрын

    Hi, My roof is fully in the boot and stopped working with the boot lid just fractionally off closing fully so I am unable to access the boot like your video. I have viewed the boot lock mechanism through the ski hatch, but cannot access it to open it manually due to the glass. have you any ideas to operate the locking mechanism so I can open the boot.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    10 ай бұрын

    This is from memory, pull fuse 15 or 14 in the engine fuse box to operate boot, there are pull loops in the boo operation hinges that can release the roof but through whatever gar you can get you would have to release hydraulic pressure as shown

  • @kennyboymty1
    @kennyboymty13 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thank you for your video, I have now subscribed, I got stuck locking the roof with the screwdriver and my boot no longer opens when I press the button, I have however managed to get the roof down thanks to your video, be nice to see the follow up

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    you can open the boot through the flap in the seats as shown then disconnect the roof ecu if you want to use the boot, video was just showing how to manually close the roof, while waiting to fix, eg temporary measure, untill you can get it fixed. you need to find fault, usually in the wiring, but could be motors or hydraulic etc, mine is flap motors

  • @kennyboymty1

    @kennyboymty1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , yea I meant I managed to close the roof with your video, just locking it seems to be a pain but I will try with a screwdriver again today, maybe the boot won’t close because I haven’t locked the roof , could be a safety mechanism, I learned a lot from your video , thank you

  • @kennyboymty1

    @kennyboymty1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meant the boot won’t unlock

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    this video is going live tomorrow about the boot, hope it helps you kzread.info/dash/bejne/aomCz9Zsiq3dpps.html

  • @nickbrownhill6136
    @nickbrownhill61362 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing stuff thank you very much for your help couldn’t have done it without you massive thank you

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome thank you for your comment

  • @user-kq8tu4sh2m
    @user-kq8tu4sh2m11 ай бұрын

    where can I buy the brass cogs for the parcel shelf wing drive gear box?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    11 ай бұрын

    EBay / Amazon

  • @shadowcycles5295
    @shadowcycles52952 жыл бұрын

    Hi wondering if you can help my roof really struggles to open and sometimes just stops and I need to put it back up. It sounds like it doesn't have enough power or the motor is just struggling any ideas please would be a massive help. Thanks.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    If it’s slow it might be either mechanism for moving freely or maybe you hydraulic pump might need replacing, check for corrosion around the mechanism pivot points and maybe add a bit of lubricant to aid this 1st

  • @carlacarla6868
    @carlacarla6868 Жыл бұрын

    my roof doesn’t go down- do you have any idea how to fix it so it goes down

  • @jamesridgway2614
    @jamesridgway26142 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for the video on how to close the roof manually it was very helpful, do you know how to open the roof manually so I can do the repair on my flaps thank you , Jimmy from Leicester 😁

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I started to operate my roof and stopped at the flaps position

  • @ciaranbyrne62
    @ciaranbyrne622 жыл бұрын

    Well done that man😁oh and the Great wife😄 have you a link to the brass gears? Have you put them in yet?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Been busy with other Astra related problems, and my mum having a accident hope to get round to filming it in the next few weeks

  • @ciaranbyrne62

    @ciaranbyrne62

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors Poor mummy. Keep on keeping on 👍🙂

  • @annmariefogg6947
    @annmariefogg69473 жыл бұрын

    Once you have got roof closed. How do you open again to fix cog in parcel shelf flap.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reverse of closing

  • @marzenaturek9970
    @marzenaturek99702 жыл бұрын

    Hi we managed to close roof somehow but now boot doesnt close..any idea?????

  • @nasheelkrishenduth3061
    @nasheelkrishenduth3061 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. The roof on my twintop was not opening automatically so the wiring was check and found a few breaks which were fixed. Now the motors are running and latches are disengaging but the roof still will not open. Do you have any suggestions?

  • @nasheelkrishenduth3061

    @nasheelkrishenduth3061

    Жыл бұрын

    @RichManPoorMotors

  • @layesera4372
    @layesera4372 Жыл бұрын

    I saw you use the Maxiecu and tried to view it on youtube. It is all in Polish with no english version to view. How do you get it to work in English?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I just purchased it and loaded up into a pc laptop and either it was in English or I selected English in the installation, I used maxi ecu as I can add more car brands so far it has worked fine

  • @layesera4372

    @layesera4372

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @rajsurisetti
    @rajsurisetti Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, does anyone know what size is the Allen key?

  • @Rexy_Raccoon

    @Rexy_Raccoon

    Жыл бұрын

    5mm

  • @cargamer78leemarsh98
    @cargamer78leemarsh987 ай бұрын

    to solve the boot not locking at the end you need to push the big plate behind the plastic trim for the boot to latch as well as keep the pressure from the pump turned off and the rams pushed all the way up till they stop then lock the latches then turn the pressure release back on then itl work 1st time

  • @coffeestalgia90
    @coffeestalgia902 жыл бұрын

    hello sir I need some peace for the back roof wher can find it ?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    try your local motor factors, of try eBay of google the part you need

  • @jamanitsme
    @jamanitsme Жыл бұрын

    Ey man, first of all thanks for your video, but I do have a question, so I had to repair some cables cause my roof wasn't working anymore, I bought the car with an inoperable roof, so I managed to get it working and don't have any faults left using an opcom, but it just doesn't want to complete the cycle, so the trunk flaps unfold aswell as the front flaps and then the next step would be 2 lay down the front lid and trunk lid, but that doesn't happen somehow, I can still close the roof using the cars button, And whenever it seems to get at this position I can hear the pump spinning, but nothing really happens, Do u might have any idea what could cause these,? Yeah I know my explanation might be a bit weird, but I'm Dutch so yeah, 😂

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what would cause it, I would check hydraulic oil level, continuity of cables and sensor readings, and rams are fully in positions they should be before operation starts, sorry wish i could help more

  • @jamanitsme

    @jamanitsme

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors yeah it's a complicated system, as far as I can see the rams are in the right position,And i allready refilled the hydraulic oil,Could it be a broken pressure piston... That's what I'm thinking😊The only problem is I don't know how the sensors should read in this position, there's not to much info out there

  • @catalinstefan1863
    @catalinstefan1863 Жыл бұрын

    Help! I have a cracking noise above the driver seat and a little backwards. I can t find any solution

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how to help you on this apart from usual checks, Check roof seals if from panels otherwise look at the arms are they fully locking is there excessive play

  • @zaxari1
    @zaxari1 Жыл бұрын

    my roof has stuck...i close it manualy i change the interior switcher...still sometimes doesnt close or open...any idea?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Check that boot locking tines fully closed, rams fully closed, roof fully locked then roof should open, might need error code reset cleared

  • @fuvaMaRVBK5pL1uByVjFIfyhTnqay9
    @fuvaMaRVBK5pL1uByVjFIfyhTnqay9 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for the comment

  • @MatthewWilkinson
    @MatthewWilkinson2 жыл бұрын

    How can hydraulic pressure be restored?

  • @JC-jv7vp
    @JC-jv7vp3 жыл бұрын

    Is there any chance you could tell us how to open the roof manually as there is no information I can find on how to do so. I'm sure I cannot be the only person who this would help. Many thanks.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is done in reverse, the hydraulic pressure would need to be released 1st

  • @JC-jv7vp

    @JC-jv7vp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors Thanks for the quick reply. I'll give it a try.

  • @faberorwell9607
    @faberorwell96077 ай бұрын

    Hi, after i have closed the roof manually i can't close the trunk and i have the buzzer after 30 km speed. Any suggestions for this problem? 😔

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    7 ай бұрын

    Buzzer is because boot/trunk (or roof locks front window) is not closed properly, the boot is probably not closed either at the hinge (hydraulic rams not up fully) or the boot lock owing to the locking tines not fully rotated, therefore micro switches are not operating as they should, this needs to be done for the roof computer to know everything is ok, also roof needs to be locked in the front window frame then buzzer will stop, if you need to get into a locked boot pull fuse 15

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    7 ай бұрын

    sorry cant seam to reply to your latest comment but the buzzer is from the roof sensors not being fully closed properly this would include the microswitch sensors for the boot

  • @yanagijanepsychogirl4lifep134
    @yanagijanepsychogirl4lifep13410 ай бұрын

    ya have a tutorial tonreplace window drivers side

  • @Paul-wo9ep
    @Paul-wo9ep Жыл бұрын

    Hi I need a big help please how do open the roof manually, I closed it as your instructions but to fix the part I need to open the roof and it feels like it’s something wrong is stuck and can’t open it ??

  • @roywijgerink1786
    @roywijgerink17862 жыл бұрын

    I have closes mine. But now, the trunk doesnt close. when i’m locking the car, i still can open the trunk lid. Withouth using the switch. You showed in de last minute. That problem. How do i fix this?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Look at my video kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2p_lMuKo8SofdI.html shows how fix boot

  • @roywijgerink1786

    @roywijgerink1786

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors At the last moment of the video, you can open the boot, withouth using the switch. That problem is also with my car. Even if the car is locked, i can open the trunk. When its opend, and i closing manualle the "hook" , and when i'm using the switch, it does spring open. But when i'm closing the truck, it doesn't lock.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    The rams on the hinge need to be fully up and the hinge needs to be locked down (where you have pull straps) the boot lock needs to have locking mechanism fully closed (rotated) so that micro switches have been operated I tried to show this in my boot video

  • @user-tn3ho1zz3f
    @user-tn3ho1zz3f9 ай бұрын

    Good afternoon. Can you please tell me what to do. Opel Astra 2010 Twintop. The trunk is blocked and the standard alarm does not work. What do I need to do first. Thank you in advance. Alexei. Слава Україні

  • @jorgeluisramirez5003
    @jorgeluisramirez50032 жыл бұрын

    Hello I have problems with my roof , how I can ask you some questions ? Please I need some help . Good video .

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, you are not spanish...

  • @tomachomynarczyk353
    @tomachomynarczyk3532 жыл бұрын

    for the love of god u have fallen from the sky strraight to my arms and my broken car which i couldnt close causing same problem yours did. Iam a student working now beacous of ending school. My friend from work wanted to see how it works and it brok. I had to drive all the way homme with open back. Thank you for help and fucking good shall bless you.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment, I’m glad it helped you

  • @michel7339
    @michel73392 жыл бұрын

    Most of the twintop problem is the plastic Gears. Use the plastic versions not the bras. I can see you're Wiering is to tight. It Wil break

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the coment

  • @konradpietruszka1069
    @konradpietruszka10692 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, worked fine. Well almost, now boot will not open... there is no sound of the release mechnism working.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watch my boot video for closing times, pull fuse 15 if you need to get in

  • @SootyHunt
    @SootyHunt2 жыл бұрын

    10:20 pull on the catch it just releases it... I cannot find this catch at all... Please help mate 🤣

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try pulling fuse 15 in engine fuse box try boot then replace fuse

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572
    @truthisthenewhatespeech95722 жыл бұрын

    Rich Man poor motors‽ 😳😳😳

  • @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC
    @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC2 жыл бұрын

    Try this tomorrow mine's closed bar an inch and the windows wont go up , wish me luck

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck, let me know how you got on

  • @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC

    @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors I will do , daddy duty at the minute awaiting misses finishing work

  • @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC

    @SCOTTYWEBBMUSIC

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors i managed to get the roof to go up and lock in place , the windows wont go up any ideas

  • @sieley
    @sieley2 ай бұрын

    Hello

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello

  • @sieley

    @sieley

    2 ай бұрын

    You in cambridge?

  • @stevenclaeys3602
    @stevenclaeys36023 жыл бұрын

    after years of brand loyalty I'm buying Opel ever again, that's how much this car has pissed me off. the engineering flaws in this system are completely unacceptable. it's like it was made for one time use.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    I here what your saying but to be honest Vauxhall/Opel is now Peugeot since 2017 even though there was talk about Peugeot going bust in 2014, they somehow had the money to buy Vauxhall/Opel just 3 years later so it wont be the same brand anyway.

  • @stevenclaeys3602

    @stevenclaeys3602

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors I'm aware that it's an overreaction based on spite rather than logic but I'll most likely keep my word just because. you can definitely relate to that on some level right

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think its an over reaction at all, i have bought a few BMW 3, 5 and 7 series when i was younger, but 20 years ago my coupe started accelerating at full pelt in rush hour traffic all by itself, in the centre of coventry. it turned out to be water that got into its ecu, after that i have never purchased another BMW.

  • @stevenclaeys3602

    @stevenclaeys3602

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors Jesus that's horrible, glad you made it out okay. Also finally got my roof down now. took me 2 hours to do the things in this 10 minutes video 😅 i had some extra problems this video didn't touch on though

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenclaeys3602 heavy isn’t it, It usually takes me two to four times as long doing a job when I film, I had a video on my tech channel shaker style wall, it took me 10 days to do the job with stopping for home schooling, I started with 5 hours of filming that I eventually edited it down to 30 mins that took me another 2 days

  • @naturegood515
    @naturegood5159 ай бұрын

    it's safe to say that you better have a go at that blue eyes blonde who is out of your league than doing this 😅😅😅

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572
    @truthisthenewhatespeech95722 жыл бұрын

    God... im about to pee my pants....😳😳😳😳.....

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you best go to the toilet then

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors didn't have time... Im sorry so i used your car as such..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@truthisthenewhatespeech9572 that explains the wet puddle in the back

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors correct!🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    @truthisthenewhatespeech9572

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors dont drink it! 😅😅🤣🤣

  • @abdalkreemalkhresat2676
    @abdalkreemalkhresat26763 жыл бұрын

    Hello, can I contact you on Facebook

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Send any messages to email

  • @abdalkreemalkhresat2676

    @abdalkreemalkhresat2676

    3 жыл бұрын

    Could you send me the e-mail

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abdalkreemalkhresat2676 email address is shown om my home page it is info@richmanpoor.com

  • @abdalkreemalkhresat2676

    @abdalkreemalkhresat2676

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RichManPoorMotors My friend, I did not find your page on Facebook. Can you give me your email address?

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abdalkreemalkhresat2676 info @richmanpoor.com

  • @pitsariapoueskise7547
    @pitsariapoueskise75473 жыл бұрын

    I sold it and I’m HAPPY. worst car ever. Opel should be shamed and give us back the. Money.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    What have you replaced it With?

  • @jimmydcricket5893
    @jimmydcricket5893 Жыл бұрын

    What a nightmare.

  • @RichManPoorMotors

    @RichManPoorMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Gives you a workout as well

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