There are two strings in your top...they are red I believe...look down inside the sides of the top...pull them up to release the tension on the top....then open your trunk lid and on the left side there is a little switch turn it counter clockwise then you should be able to release your top and put it up manually....then latch it into place...then go back to your trunk and turn the switch back....it should work fine
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Take it to VW. These electrohydraulic systems are complex and several switches must be working correctly for the top to lower. It has also been caused by a fault VSS ( Vehicle Speed Sensor.) sending a speed signal to the top controller when vehicle is stationary.
Rear window motor failure is common and if window motor is bad, top will not deploy.
VW dealer can scan the controller and hopefully pinpoint the fault. You are not alone !
If they scanned it and it showed a sensor then repair may be your only option.
Did a little reading and the VW has a reset sequence when the top doesn't work.
Give this a try. You've got nothing to lose.
You have to put hydraulic fluid (power steering fluid will work too) in the convertible top motor. The motor is in the trunk, on the left hand side, under a panel. Pull the panel off and that is the electric motor for the top. You'll see a reservoir where you put in the fluid. Put in the fluid and you'll be good to go.
My problem has been solved. I contacted the VW Customer Service and spoke with an advocate. The advocate and my dealership reached a conclusion and VW has decided to replace the items to alleviate my problem at their cost. Sometimes, dreams come true. Good luck to all of you who have similar problems with your VW Beetle convertible. It took quite a lot of patience and determination on my part, but the VW advocate was sympathetic to my plight since I'd never taken the vehicle anywhere else but the dealership for all repairs. The repairs have not been completed yet, so I cannot say whether or not the dilemma is, indeed, solved.
have you checked the coolant in the radiator? if overflow jug was empty radiator is probably low as well. always check when engine is cold. if you are low in coolant it will cause the fluctuation
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