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Discussion in '348/355' started by gatekeeper, Nov 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM.

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  1. gatekeeper

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    #1 gatekeeper, Nov 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
    Hi,

    In my constant pursuit of getting the roof working properly after a previous owner decided to butcher it into a manual operating roof.....I'm happy to report that the hydraulics are now working in both up and down directions.

    But as you can see from the photos the previous owner decided to hack off a part of the hook, probably so it cleared the rear seats when going down. I intend to put this back by fabricating and welding the missing part, but I don't know the shape. I've drawn the existing outline and the missing section is dotted.

    Therefore I'm hoping someone would kindly draw the outline of their unmolested roof mechanism and also provide the measurement of the opening at the widest point.

    Thanks
    Paul

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  2. Qavion

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    #2 Qavion, Nov 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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  3. WATSON

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    #3 WATSON, Nov 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
    That is incredibly maddening and sad all at the same time.

    If you must disable the roof ECU, making it manual is a lame approach.

    Use the emergency switch and a remote momentary toggle switch. Mine is next to the ashtray

    Move the windows and seats manually. Easy peasy.

    Been doing it this way for 15 years.

    I need to clean up my car!
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