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Checking opening of electrohydraulic convertible top - 8-valve pump — AUDI

Checking opening of electrohydraulic convertible top - 8-valve pump on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Test requirements:

Convertible top closed and locked
Luggage compartment lid closed

Ignition on
Handbrake applied (warning lamp lit)
Door/side windows fully closed
Convertible top warning lamp not lit

Test step 1:

Check starting situation.

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
X X X · 1 · X X X · 1 · X X X X X X X X · X X X X X · 1 · X X · X · 1 · X X
X · ▪ Vehicle speed less than 5 km/h
X · ▪ Handbrake warning switch -F9 closed (handbrake applied)
Ignore
X · / X · ▪ Convertible top released switch -F205 closed (convertible top locked) / ▪ Convertible top front latch switch -F172 1) closed (convertible top resting on roof frame)
1) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature switch -F172. Function is implemented by switch -F205.

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 · 0 0 0 0 · 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top release lock solenoid -N187 2) not energised
2) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature solenoid -N187. "1" is always displayed in this case.

Test step 2:

Turn central rotary handle without lifting convertible top off roof frame.

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
X X X · 0 · X X · 1 · 1 · X X X X X X X X · X X X X X 1 X X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
X · / / X · ▪ Convertible top released switch -F205 open (central rotary handle turned but convertible top not yet lifted off roof frame) / ▪ Tailgate/boot lid closed switch -F206 closed (luggage compartment lid closed)

Convertible top latched warning lamp -K98 lights

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
1 · 0 0 · 1 · 0 · 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
Ignore
X · / / X · ▪ Convertible top release lock solenoid -N187 2) is actuated (energised and permits release for max. 10 minutes) / ▪ Convertible top latched warning lamp -K98 is actuated (lamp lights)
2) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature solenoid -N187. "1" is always displayed in this case.

Test step 3:

Lift frame slightly off roof frame.

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
X X X 0 X X 1 · 0 · X X X X X X X X · X X X X X 1 X X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top front latch switch -F172 1) open (convertible top lifted off roof frame) Hydraulic pump cannot start up until this switch is set to "0"
1) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature switch -F172. Function is implemented by switch -F205.

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 · 0 0 1 · 1 · 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
Ignore
X · / X · ▪ Convertible top release lock solenoid -N187 1) is not actuated (not energised) / ▪ Relay for lowering electric window -J291 is actuated for approx. 1.5 seconds after / ▪ -F172 2) has switched (side windows are lowered); display then returns to "0"
1) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature switch -F172. Function is implemented by switch -F205. / 2) Vehicles ä 06.93 do not feature solenoid -N187. "1" is always displayed in this case.

Test step 4:

Pull convertible top switch -E137 in centre console.

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
X · 0 1 · 0 X X 1 0 · X · 0 1 0 · 0 1 0 · X · X X X X · 0 · 1 · 1 · X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
X · / / X · ▪ "Close" switch in convertible top switch -E137 open (not actuated) / ▪ "Open" switch in convertible top switch -E137 closed (actuated)
X / / X / / X · / / / / / / X / X / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, left -F197 open (convertible top compartment lid not released) / ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, left -F195 closed (convertible top compartment lid resting on compartment lid lock) / ▪ Convertible top box lid, top switch -F201 open (convertible top compartment lid not raised) / ▪ Convertible top stowed switch -F171 open (convertible top not stowed) / ▪ Convertible top front switch -F202 closed (convertible top at front) / ▪ Tensioning strut raised switch -F203 open (frame not raised)
X / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, right -F198 open (not released) / ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, right -F196 closed (convertible top compartment lid resting on compartment lid lock)

Frame is raised

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 · 1 · 0 1 0 · 0 0 0 · 1 1 · 0 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 5 -N92 (raise frame) actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 4 -N91 (close convertible top) actuated 3)
X · ▪ Hydraulic pump relay, convertible top operation -J321 actuated
3) Pressure must be applied to convertible top master cylinders via solenoid valve 4 -N91 to stop convertible top / collapsing if vehicle is inclined at extreme angle.

Test step 5:

Frame is fully raised

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Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
X 0 1 0 X X 1 0 · X 0 1 0 0 1 · 1 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X / / X · ▪ Tensioning strut raised switch -F203 closed (frame raised) / ▪ Tensioning strut stowed switch -F204 open (frame not stowed)
Ignore
This switch combination must be attained max. 20 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Convertible top compartment lid is released

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 · 1 · 0 1 1 0 0 0
Not used
Not used
X · ▪ Solenoid valve 7 -N94 (release convertible top compartment lid) actuated
Ignore
In this movement phase, luggage compartment lock is locked by positioning motor 1 and the lock isolated by positioning motor 2 (components integrated into central locking motor, tailgate/boot lid -V53; no separate symbol in current flow diagram).

Test step 6:

Convertible top compartment lid released, but not yet raised

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 · 0 · 0 1 · 1 0 · 0 1 0 · 0 0 1 1 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X / / X / / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, left -F199 open (convertible top compartment lid not locked) / ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, left -F197 closed (convertible top compartment lid released) / ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, left -F195 open (convertible top compartment lid not resting on compartment lid lock)
X / / X / / X · / / / / / / X / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, right -F200 open (convertible top compartment lid not locked) / ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, right -F198 closed (convertible top compartment lid released) / ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, right -F196 open (convertible top compartment lid not resting on compartment lid lock) / ▪ Luggage compartment lock not released 4) / ▪ Luggage compartment lock locked 4)
4)Luggage compartment lock is locked by positioning motor 1 and lock is isolated by positioning motor 2 (components / integrated into central locking motor, tailgate/boot lid -V53; no separate symbol in current flow diagram).

Convertible top compartment lid is raised

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 · 1 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X · ▪ Solenoid valve 1 -N88 (open convertible top compartment lid) actuated
Ignore
All previously required solenoid valves remain actuated to keep cylinders pressurised and hold convertible top securely in position.

Test step 7:

Convertible top compartment lid raised

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 · 0 1 0 · 1 · 0 1 1 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top box lid, top switch -F201 closed (convertible top compartment lid raised)
Ignore
This switch combination must be attained max. 5 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Frame is lowered

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 1 · 1 0 · 1 0 0 1 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 6 -N93 (lower frame) actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 5 -N92 (raise frame) not actuated
Ignore

Test step 8:

Frame lowered slightly

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 · 0 1 0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X · ▪ Tensioning strut raised switch -F203 open (frame not raised)
Ignore
This switch combination must be attained max. 2 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Frame is lowered further

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 1 · 0 · 0 · 0 1 · 0 1 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X · / X / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 6 -N93 (lower frame) not actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 4 -N91 (close convertible top) not actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 3 -N90 (open convertible top) actuated
Ignore

Test step 9:

Convertible top stowed in compartment

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 · 0 1 0 1 · 1 0 · 0 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X / X · ▪ Convertible top stowed switch -F171 closed (convertible top stowed) / ▪ Convertible top front switch -F202 open (convertible top not at front)
Ignore
This switch combination must be attained max. 2 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Convertible top compartment lid starts to close

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 1 0 0 0 1 · 1 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 2 -N89 (close convertible top compartment lid) actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 1 -N88 (open convertible top compartment lid) not actuated
Ignore

Test step 10:

Convertible top compartment lid lowered slightly

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 · 0 1 0 · 0 · 1 0 0 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top box lid, top switch -F201 open (convertible top compartment lid not raised)
Ignore
This switch combination must be attained max. 2 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Convertible top compartment lid is lowered further

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 0 0 1 1 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X · ▪ Solenoid valve 7 -N94 (release convertible top compartment lid) not actuated
Ignore

Test step 11:

Convertible top compartment lid lowered and resting on lid locks

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 · 1 · 0 0 1 1 0 · 0 1 · 1 · 0 1 0 0 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, left -F195 closed (convertible top compartment lid resting on compartment lid lock)
X · ▪ Convertible top box lid switch 3, right -F196 closed (convertible top compartment lid resting on compartment lid lock)
This switch combination must be attained max. 5 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

Convertible top compartment lid is closed by lid locks

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 1 0 1 · 0 · 1 · 0 0 0 0 1 · 0 · 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X · / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 8 -N186 (lock convertible top compartment lid) actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 2 -N89 (close convertible top compartment lid) not actuated
Ignore

Test step 12:

Convertible top compartment lid locked, luggage compartment lid released
Convertible top in end position

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
1 0 · 1 0 0 1 1 0 · 1 0 · 1 0 1 0 0 0 · X X X X 0 1 1 X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
Ignore
X / / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, left -F199 closed (convertible top compartment lid locked) / ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, left -F197 open (convertible top compartment lid not released)
X / / X · ▪ Convertible top box lid latched switch 1, right -F200 closed (convertible top compartment lid locked) / ▪ Convertible top box lid released switch 2, right -F198 open (convertible top compartment lid not released)
This switch combination must be attained max. 5 s after start of convertible top movement from previous position.

In this movement phase, positioning motors 1 and 2 cancel isolation of and release luggage compartment lock (components integrated into central locking motor, tailgate/boot lid -V53) before warning lamp goes out

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
0 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 · 0 0 0 0 · 0 · 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
X · / X · ▪ Solenoid valve 8 -N186 (lock convertible top compartment lid) not actuated / ▪ Solenoid valve 3 -N90 (open convertible top) not actuated
X · / X · ▪ Hydraulic pump relay, convertible top operation -J321 not actuated / ▪ Convertible top latched warning lamp -K98 not actuated (goes out)

Test step 13:

Convertible top actuator button still pulled

Input signals
Reading measured value block 1 · ⇒ · ◂ Indicated on display
1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 · 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 · X X X X 0 1 · 1 · X · X 1 · X X
Ignore
X · ▪ Convertible top switch -E137 still pulled after opening completed (no change in input signals)
Ignore
Ignore

Side windows fully closed

Output signals
Reading measured value block 2 · ◂ Indicated on display
0 0 · 1 · 0 0 · 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 · - · -
Not used
Not used
Ignore
X · ▪ Relay for raising electric window -J292 is actuated until convertible top actuator button is released - however for max. 12 seconds (side windows are raised); display then returns to "0"

To terminate "Reading measured value block" function, press⇒key.

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