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Apr 22, 2008 | 09:44 AM

timonlwon

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Convertible lid button

the button behind the drivers seat that pops the lid is not working does anyone have an idea of what is wrong?

Thanks,

Tim

Apr 22, 2008 | 10:58 AM

fuel_junkie

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it might be disconnected, if you need your lid opened w/o the button there is a pulley wire right behind the waterfall you can tug to release the latch.

Apr 22, 2008 | 02:04 PM

Nashville Natureboy

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I noticed the other day the button wouldn't work if doors are locked. It worried me for a moment.

Apr 22, 2008 | 02:04 PM

Stock Man

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If you have the trunk lid open it won't work till you close the trunk.

Apr 22, 2008 | 02:06 PM

UncleFodder

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Apr 22, 2008 | 02:35 PM

TraceZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stock Man

If you have the trunk lid open it won't work till you close the trunk.

Mine beeps at me if I try to open it while the trunk is open.

Apr 22, 2008 | 04:44 PM

PETE O.

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Conv lid button

Check the wiring between the button and the top storage area. My wires got pinched in the lid mechanism and cut one of the wires.

Apr 22, 2008 | 05:20 PM

Mister Peebody

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Usually, if the depression of the button rolls the windows down, but does not pop the lid then you know that the button is good. At that point you'd start troubleshooting the release mechanism.
If the depression of the button does not lower the windows, start troubleshooting at the switch. HTH
Be sure the trunk is closed completely and the car is in Park for an A4, not sure about gearbox cars.

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Apr 23, 2008 | 01:47 PM

timonlwon

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thanks for the help i'll check those items out

Apr 23, 2008 | 01:51 PM

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all good info thanks

Apr 23, 2008 | 01:55 PM

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ZZ4Vetteguy

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Mine does the same effin thing....it will roll down the windows but the lid will not pop. It makes a noise like the latch is doing something, but it does not move.

And yes, I have tried every kinda lubricant in there shy of KY.