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 ConvertibleTop Stuck Down/ Unlocked & Outside Temp set @ -40 degrees F

 Created by: Shortyj555
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 Posted: Jul 3, 2017 06:10AM
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I've gotten a lot of good info on here from internet search, but have a few problems I can't find info on anywhere. and looking for any suggestions.

1) I have a 2011 Mini Convertible.  Recently, my convertible top has been getting stuck in down position.  It goes fully down and the windows go up, but the dash light and roof not security sound stay on and the roof does not go back up.  I took it to the dealer and we thought it was stuck on the back seat rests.  They charged me $300 to manually put the roof up and the issue happened again after a few uses.  When i brought it back in they said they would need to keep it for several days and completely remove the roof, that it was probably a mechanical error with a lock on the passenger side.  They put my roof up manually and now it is stuck completely shut- roof does not open to sunroof position and back windows do not go down.  All trunk microswitches are in down position, oil level in top pump is good, relief valve for the hydrolics is tightened, and motor is functional.  Any ideas?  

2) My Outdoor temp. display on the Odometer started showing as -40 degrees F.  I live in Hawaii and it is about 90F.  I did an ECU reset and everything was reset except the temp.   I also have a check engine light on from a loose gas cap and that has stayed on for over a week.  

Is there any way to do a reset on the convertible top computer system, or just everything, including the temp and warning lights?  I'm wondering if that might address all of my issues.  Also, is there any way to stop the convertible top unsecure sound from ever going off without the warning light? Any  recommendation are welcome.  
1) did this problem happen suddenly?  any other changes to the car recently?  what is the error code that is recorded in the computer?

2) have you tried replacing the temp sensor? this is where I would start.  same with the gas cap - try replacing it....

 Posted: Jun 30, 2017 05:52PM
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This is mostly a Classic mini site. you need to go  to the north american motoring site.. later bc

 Posted: Jun 30, 2017 02:21PM
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I've gotten a lot of good info on here from internet search, but have a few problems I can't find info on anywhere. and looking for any suggestions.

1) I have a 2011 Mini Convertible.  Recently, my convertible top has been getting stuck in down position.  It goes fully down and the windows go up, but the dash light and roof not security sound stay on and the roof does not go back up.  I took it to the dealer and we thought it was stuck on the back seat rests.  They charged me $300 to manually put the roof up and the issue happened again after a few uses.  When i brought it back in they said they would need to keep it for several days and completely remove the roof, that it was probably a mechanical error with a lock on the passenger side.  They put my roof up manually and now it is stuck completely shut- roof does not open to sunroof position and back windows do not go down.  All trunk microswitches are in down position, oil level in top pump is good, relief valve for the hydrolics is tightened, and motor is functional.  Any ideas?  

2) My Outdoor temp. display on the Odometer started showing as -40 degrees F.  I live in Hawaii and it is about 90F.  I did an ECU reset and everything was reset except the temp.   I also have a check engine light on from a loose gas cap and that has stayed on for over a week.  

Is there any way to do a reset on the convertible top computer system, or just everything, including the temp and warning lights?  I'm wondering if that might address all of my issues.  Also, is there any way to stop the convertible top unsecure sound from ever going off without the warning light? Any  recommendation are welcome.