2014 Convertible roof problem

pauleh · Post by **pauleh** » Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:28 pm

I have a 2018 convertible with a similar issue. The roof when raising goes to within 4 inches of the windshield and stops dead, Won't go in either direction It's at the shop now and I honestly don't think Jaguar themselves know what's causing the problem or how to fix it

Tel · Post by **Tel** » Sat Nov 02, 2019 3:03 am

I know this is an old thread, but to add detail.

I can actually replicate the issue of the hood not latching when home...if the battery voltage falls to around 11V, the main latch motors will not function as they draw too much current. Only when the engine is up and running and the alternator is delivering around 14V and plenty of current will the motors do their stuff.

If it's not getting as far as the latched position (as in your case), then this is a proximity or limit switch fault on the Hood up motor positions.

It may or may not help your tech team?

steviegtr · Post by **steviegtr** » Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:09 pm

In this thread it mentions a tool to use on the roof. Where are these tools. Mine is 2017 & not aware of any tools in the car, only a compressor & locking wheel nut tool.

NCE 61 · Post by **NCE 61** » Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:20 pm

steviegtr wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:09 pm In this thread it mentions a tool to use on the roof. Where are these tools. Mine is 2017 & not aware of any tools in the car, only a compressor & locking wheel nut tool.

The manual says they are behind the fuse box cover in the passenger footwell.

steviegtr · Post by **steviegtr** » Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:38 pm

Thanks. Will have a look.

RonnyVB · Post by **RonnyVB** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:27 am

Hi, have same issue with my convertible rooftop, and I assume it will be a electrical problem. Either a faulty connection or sensor.
The scanner says there is no communication with the rooftop module. Where is this located, so I can check the connectors?

Lunar · Post by **Lunar** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:55 am

Tools are on the back of the passenger footwell fuse box cover - just give it a good pull at the top edge.

Edit:
Just realised I replied to a 2019 post

Hopefully may be of useful reference though.

RonnyVB · Post by **RonnyVB** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 11:11 am

Hi Lunar,

Thx for your reply. I know where the tools are located, but I want to know where the rooftop module is located that communicates with motors etc...

Lunar · Post by **Lunar** » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:05 pm

Yeah, hence my edit.
I think it’s somewhere on the passenger side, if I recall people who have added a remote roof operation - maybe search for that.

Ratboiler · Post by **Ratboiler** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:34 pm

Very interesting read, I think a practicle demo in my case would be best.
Yes an emergency storm cover would be a good thing to carry......any ideas.

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