Audi TT (2007 year). Manual — part 267

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F172
F295

V118

F171
F202

J256

Legend:

E137 Convertible top switch

F170

Convertible top right latch switch

F171

Convertible top stowed switch

F172

Convertible top front latch switch

F202 Convertible top front switch
F294

Convertible top lock open switch

F295

Convertible top lock closed switch (left/right)

G596 Left convertible top cover sender
G597 Right convertible top cover sender

J256

Convertible top operation control unit

K215

Convertible top operation warning lamp

V118

Convertible top operation hydraulic pump

V223

Convertible top lock motor

V381

Right convertible top cover motor

V383

Left convertible top cover motor

V383
G596

Neither the convertible top cover motor V381 nor the
convertible top cover sender G597 are shown here.
Both components are fitted on the right-hand side of
the vehicle, but are arranged identically on the left-
hand side of the vehicle.

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Electrical convertible top control system

Convertible top opening (automatic)

Requirements:

– Vehicle stationary/speed < 50 kph
– Ignition "on"
– Ambient temperature > -15 °C
– Battery voltage OK

To start the convertible top opening cycle, pull
the convertible top operating switch E137.
The switch must remain pulled throughout the
convertible top operating cycle. If the switch is
released, the convertible top operating cycle will
stop instantly. To restart the convertible top
operating cycle (opening or closing), actuate
(pull or push) the convertible top operating switch
E137 again.

Convertible top opening and closing are indicated
to the occupants by the convertible top operation
warning lamp K215, which is incorporated in the
control unit with display in the dash panel insert
J285.
The warning lamp remains lit until the convertible
top operating cycle is completed.

Automatic convertible top operation

The convertible top of the Audi TT Roadster has an electro-hydraulic opening and closing mechanism.
The convertible top can be actuated using the convertible top operating switch E137 or the driver's door
lock cylinder.
In order to avoid damaging the convertible top and the rear window, all objects should be removed from the
convertible top box before opening the top.

Convertible top operating switch E137

Convertible top operation warning lamp K215

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The convertible top operation control unit J256 then
activates the convertible top operation hydraulic
pump V118. The convertible top is opened.
During the convertible top operating cycle, the
engaging hooks of the convertible top locks located
in the forward roof section are moved back into the
"locked" position.

After the convertible top has been stowed in the
convertible top box, closing of the convertible top
covers commences.
Once the convertible top covers are closed, the
convertible top operation warning lamp K215 goes
out.

If the convertible top operating switch is still being
pulled after the convertible top covers are closed,
the door glasses are closed again.

During the opening cycle, the convertible top
operation control unit J256 lowers the door glasses
to a preset level, unlocks the convertible top lock
and activates the convertible top operation warning
lamp K215.
In addition to this, the onboard power supply
control unit J519 deactivates the rear window
defroster function.

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Electrical convertible top control system

Convertible top closing (automatic)

Requirements:

– Vehicle stationary/speed < 50 kph
– Ignition "on"
– Battery voltage OK

To start the convertible top closing cycle, push and
hold down the convertible top operating switch.
The closing cycle is performed in reverse order of
opening. Once the door glasses have been lowered
to the preset level, opening of the convertible top
covers commences.
The convertible top operation warning lamp K215
informs the occupants that the convertible top
operating cycle has been initiated.

The convertible top operation control unit J256
activates the convertible top operation hydraulic
pump V118.
The convertible top is closed. The convertible top
lock is opened during the convertible top operating
cycle.

Once the front edge of the convertible top is resting
on the windscreen frame, the convertible top lock is
closed. The convertible top operation warning lamp
K215 goes out.
The onboard power supply control unit is informed
that the convertible top is closed.
The rear window defroster function is re-enabled.

If the convertible top operating switch is again
pushed after closing the convertible top lock, the
door glasses are closed again.