I can confirm the problem. The trunk lock is engineered bad ... because water will store in the plug and the pins & plug will rust extremly. The lower pin will loosen/break and this causes malefunction to the roof opening process. Replace the old trunk lock and the problem is solved 👍 Did it today ... it works fine now 🥰 You probably need VCDS adapter/software to get the roof in a logical correct place to open/close it first. Then erase 02805 and everything is fine!

Can’t thank you enough got my roof working thanks to your video I had the exact same problem

I'm glad I watched this all the way thru. I just got my car and the top is not working. Learned some today. Thanks.

Thank you so much, I managed to replace the boot lock after your brilliant video. Now the boot shuts and the roof works. I have, in the past, paid vast amounts to have this very same problem fixed so I am delighted. Thank you. Polly (frustrated EOS owner).

Very informative and easy to follow. I am now starting to believe that I can give my 2008 another lease of life where local mechanics were reluctant to go, hopefully without the cost far exceeding its write off value. I will definitely not have my car written off when I can now accept that a good mechanic can probably resolve my minor roof/ boot issues. Thank you for restoring my faith in my pride and joy. 25:01

Wow, great work and great worker man 😅

Customer: Hey, my roof isn't working. Fault code: Hey, the roof isn't working. Very helpful.

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 That’s what I thought , fault code SYSTEM Malfunction!! Ok I can gather that 🤷‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

Well done Igor! Great job!

Good work Igor. Working on all makes and models makes it very difficult to efficiently deal with issues, as everything is an exercise in discovery. But you managed it all the same! Good man 👍 Hope all is well in the shop and with your family. Cheers

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree there Ian, It has been an enjoyable and frustrating process at times but lots of learning , it’s like the old saying The more I practice the luckier I get experience seems to be key . Cheers pal 👍

It was Fantastic, well Done!

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my bro x👍

I have exactly the same issue, stalls and slowly goes back, can’t wait to try this. Can’t believe it’s the trunk latch….thanks.

Top quality just got a eos with this same problem going to check boot switch tomorrow

Very informative cheers

The corroded plug looked like it was beyond saving. Nice job mate 👍

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing mate , it will probably need replacing at some point in the future cheers mate 👍

Great job as always you don’t give up till it sorted 👊👊

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate given up does not exist in my dictionary 😉👍

@stevenrhee4940

4 ай бұрын

Did you fix it?

@stevenrhee4940

4 ай бұрын

The cable has come off the hall sensor on rear boot lid hinge

@stevenrhee4940

4 ай бұрын

When the rear boot lid is back wards I can see the mount

Bien hecho !! Ive fixed roof issues on 3 merc slk,s and they are difficult enough. This VW looks even more tricky. There is a EOS at a local garage up for sale at reduced price due to unknown roof problem !! Might take on the task ???

perfekt danke gute video mit viel info

Nicely done

How's she goin'? Incredible repair Igor!!! Sometimes when we use AI to detect what is wrong, it will tell us and we'll not listen eh!!! LOL You did great to stay with this repair and finally got to the bottom of it. Nice going!!! Take care!!!

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal all of a sudden the penny dropped 😊🤣👍

Hi, amazing video, please my roof rail guides are both broken. The roof legs won't go inside the compartment correctly.. Is it a diy job to replace them?

Wry good stuck here on a 14 with a verus edge in cali thanks

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck man 👍

Spot on!

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 👍

Hello, do you have any idea how to change the strings to the sunroof? the electro-motor itself is still working, I already ordered the metal strings/cable to open/close the sunroof, but can't find any instruction online how to replace the cable without damaging the hardtop. I don't know how and where to start. Without repairing/replacing the cable to the sunroof, the hardtop does not open! Would be greatful for any help

Good job lad 👌🏼 I’m looking at buying an 07 one with broken roof, let’s hope it’s the same fault as this 😊👍🏼

Hi great job very informative one question what model etc is the autel diagnostic you use and would you recommend it 👍

What diagnosis tool did your use I mean the obd

Awesome

More eos videos ❤

Well done , too many moving parts to deal with

At 13:17 that side flap is out. This is what mine is doing and I can't get it to shut. Then at 13:22 you somehow have gotten it closed. What did you do?

the corrosion to the lock is from the boot light, occasionally boot light cracks and start licking to inside. sos... after the lock mechanism, water destroys the roof pump.

Nice...👍.

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

Hi do you know how to fix the roof on my eos that won't work because of the motor in the trunk that I thought wasn't working, but when we checked it it shows signs of life but doesn't want to close the trunk all the way and the car doesn't know that the trunk is closed or open the fuses are fine everything is roughly inspected basic do you know what it could be. In the trunk, the lights also do not recognize whether the trunk is open or not, and now I use the trunk as in the most common golf 5, because the soft closing will not work, and therefore the roof does not know whether the trunk is open or closed

Nice one,

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

Could you fix my 09 eos in Dallas Texas.

Hi love your video we fix some issues with our Eos but our rear passenger window is going on reverse so that's given us a message saying our passenger door is open. But is a two door. Any videos on this issue that can help us. Please we got this car for my daughter that she just turn 17yrs.

The hydraulics is sounding unnaturally loud and whiney. This usually means that there is air in the hydraulic system which will give weak spongy action. Air will get into a system through eroded seals or hoses on the suction side of the pump. Replace the inlet seals, and inspect/replace the connectors, hoses as needed.

Thank you very much!

Hey which scan tool did you use here to get the top to function and run through the different modes?

@DavidFuentesFWTX

Жыл бұрын

Maxicom mk908

It work for me thank you

I had similar problem with it .... procedure started by vcds then roof was started opening and I could not stop it so at the first rear both windows gone then trunk lid closed to the middle section of the roof ..... really mess... when procedure was started I could not stop it even after take a key out from ignition switch there was a roof ECU problem so really need to pay attention what can happen !!!!!

the black cable end has poped out off its holder pull the cable and put it back in as a fast fix to keep it in place use a cable tie and it will work. the cable probably has some friction in side it use a few drops of oil to loosen it up. for the flaps it can be that they hang under the cloth they are atached to a piece of black wire this can be to long because off streching overtime. the latch in the booth is not working and does not sense the lid is up. replace the sensor.

@trinityfretwell9031

2 жыл бұрын

Is that what was wrong with the roof not opening up?

Do you know anybody in Houston who fixes these convertibles other than VW dealer?

How did you fix that latch at 14:43? Mine literally just broke, and I can’t put the top down

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the cable came off the bracket line in my case you can see it at 10:31

Ciao grazie per avermi aggiunto al gruppo. Purtroppo ho il tetto bloccato in posizione quasi chiusa si e staccato pistoncino della aletta laterale. Non riesco ad attaccare perché il filo è tirato in basso e non ci arrivo con la mano. Puoi aiutarmi in qualche modo? Ti ringrazio infinitamente

I have replaced the lock but the 3 pin plug is completely ruined. Where can I purchase one of these please ???

"Top" work mate...🤣🤣

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍 🍻

Hi. Ken you please fix my car EOS 2008 ROOF not opening not working. If yes please ken you tel me how I can get on contact with you please let me know. Thanks

It's a headache !!!! Does anyone have a eos and did you have any problems with the roof ?

You're Brazilian, aren't you? Funny accent. I'm Portuguese. Anyway very tricky these Eos. I'm thinking on getting one but these rooftops just put me off. Thanks.

My car eos from roof is not warking what probelm

What diagnostic tool is that ???? Like brand and model to the exact ????

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

Autel mk908P

should've replaced the 3rd brake light too that's probably the reason why the bootlid lock connection rotted.

Pues que quieres si fue de los primeros coches de la historia

What scan tool are you using ?

@okcattleco1

11 ай бұрын

Ross Tech VCDS

I'm having a similar problem but my car roof won't close!😢

Mine says ‘System fault conv top! Workshop’ how can I fix it?

@CarsExposed

Жыл бұрын

You need to scan it first to get some dtc’s and direction , very complex system .

@user-in9um1fu8r

10 ай бұрын

Got the same, did you fix it?

I got the same problem in my car 🤦🏾‍♂️

The cable on the passenger side is out of holder

It’s often the simple faults that cause use the most trouble… 👍

@CarsExposed

2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree there mate 👍

I have no fault codes but it will not work

Were u based