Checking the roof fault memory revealed general code for incorrect position.
Vw eos roof sensor.
The cost of a sensor will be relatively small compared to what vw would charge for labor.
If both sensors fail roof movement is no longer possible.
When found in the eos roof electronics.
Cabriolet convertible hydraulic roof pumps motors replacement parts for.
The roof would operate but on the dash a warning light was illuminated for the incorrect operation of the roof.
This fault code is most likely flagged when control module is unable to determine the position of the top based on data from the sensors.
We were presented with a volkswagen eos with a convertible roof fault.
The roof system will not operate if the starting position sensors are incorrect.
Careful assessment of the roof position sensors showed that the.
Be careful that screws holding the sensor may be in oval holes to allow some adjustment of a gap to a magnet or metal it is detecting also look for any shims or spacers.
Conflicting signal from a sensor unable to verify known good location of roof hardware.
Eos 1f7 v6 3 2l bub 2008 volkswagen workshop manuals sensors and switches sensors and switches body and frame convertible top position sensor switch component information service and repair roof pillar front position sensors page 692.
Electrical circuit j256 g556 g557 s379 135.
If you have a roof motor or pump that will no longer work dont be fooled into paying the main dealer prices.
A pillars subsequent sensor failure has no effect unless roof movement is started again.
If a sensor fails when the convertible roof is closed roof movement cannot be started.
Generally these sensors are fairly reliable but some do have gaps which need to be checked.
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The volkswagen tech tip number tt 61 12 01 applies to the 2012 eos when the convertible top operation stops trunk does not lock properly and or right flap does not close this tech tip explains the possible failure of guide bushing that can cause issues with the g562 g563 or the g564 sensors.
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