Cabriolet automatic roof

[kyubi]

After the automatic roof stopped working on my sisters recently purchased '99 golf cabriolet I topped up the hydraulic oil reservoir as per the instructions.

"1. Use a hex wrench to open the oil filter plug on the electric pump in the boot area of the mk1 cab (passenger side)

2. Add oil through the filler hoe until the level indicated is between the MIN and MAX marks

Hydro oil spec: VW G 002 500*

Caution:

Hydraulic oil level must be with the top lowered, in the open poisition. Oil level is slightly lower with the top closed.

3. Reinstall the filler plug, leave it slightly loose, just enough to allow air to slowly escape

4. Insert the key in to the ignition switch, but do not switch the ignition on

5. Actuate the power top switch to raise and lower the top four or five times. End this step with the top lowered in the open position.

6. Recheck the fluid level and correct it as necessary

7. Tighten the oil filler plug"

I've emptied an entire 1L container of hydraulic oil into the reservoir as it keeps sacking it up during step 5.

It only closes about 2/3 of the way and then closes the rest of the way under gravity, after which it won't open again. I don't know what the oil capacity of the system is, I can't see it leaking anywhere but the hoses run past my line of site.

Any advice from you wise golf owners?

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[Umai Naa!!]

It'll be going somehwere, that's for sure.

Volkswagen Workshop Manuals > Cabrio GL L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001) > Body and Frame > Roof and Associated Components > Convertible Top > Convertible Top Canvas > Component Information > Service and Repair

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