2007 Volkswagen EOS convertible hardtop problem resolved

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Quick tech tip on what turned out to be the problem with our 2007 VW EOS hardtop, and why it was not retracting. This may not be the exact problem that you are having with yours, but, if it is, it's an easy fix. This should apply to all 2006, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 EOS models. Might also be effective in other makes and models convertibles with a similar problem. Please like, share, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video, and if it helped you out. As always, I love to see comments of whether this helped you out or not, and feel free to give feedback on how I'm doing. Thanks. - Sponge

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@CloseEnt 5 ай бұрын

Thx u just bought one of these EoSl and the top wouldn't go down. But because of your video I am so very grateful it's working

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 5 ай бұрын

That's great. Seems to be a somewhat common issue and a go-to possible solution, almost every time. Hope you subscribe for future tech tip videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Sponge

@user-if9km3gc2f 12 күн бұрын

Also, if you get a message that there is an ‘object in the rear’, the top won’t open. Just means the sensors on the bumper are detecting that there may not be enough room for the trunk deck to swing out far enough. Just pull forward… or back out of the garage to correct the issue.

@sergiupruteanu5554 4 ай бұрын

I hope You live a long and happy life, made my day better, i wanted to sell it cause the top wasn't working:))

@3vimages471 Ай бұрын

Good info for my Eos ..... thanks.

@zoddimmortal5396 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Huge help!!!

@Garry-oi7cg 9 күн бұрын

Lucky you 😂Easy fix.

@proreleased6873 3 ай бұрын

My 2009 lux version still under 100k miles works perfect but thanks for the vid it will help others!!

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 3 ай бұрын

So glad you escaped this common problem. As you can see, many others are dealing with it. Please, subscribe to my channel, just in case you ever need to reference back. Or maybe, you can come back and visit, read the comments, and enjoy the fact that you didn't have to deal with it. 🤫😄. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. - Sponge

@JasonDudenhoeffer-td3zu Ай бұрын

Thanks man I will give that a try

@drcoberg 2 күн бұрын

Amazing... Worked just fine... Crazy thing though. Somehow the polarity got reversed in a rear window so down is up on one so the windows are going in two directions.

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 2 күн бұрын

That's an odd one. I've never encountered that. You might want to do a reprogram on the system. I don't believe I have a tech tip on that process unfortunately. I hope my video at least helped repair the convertible top operation. - Sponge

@anthonytrump8024 3 ай бұрын

Perfect solution

@user-uz6cp5em6g 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2007 EOS so, of course, I found this interesting even though my top is working. My switches, though, are quite different and mounted more vertically but maybe a different option package is the reason. A couple years ago the top did malfunction which I think was caused by me when I was trying to clear out the rear moon roof drains, putting the top partially up and down multiple times. It appeared to simply get confused! What I did so solve it was to locate the release on the trunk support rails and manually close the lid and when doing so the lid powered down which it hadn't done for a while. Once that was working, the top worked too. Still haven't found the leak, though, which recently during heavy rains filled the spare tire well and put standing water on the driver side front and rear!

@proreleased6873 3 ай бұрын

Haha nice bro I have the 2009 lux version with still under 100k miles in it lol, thanks for the info!!

@christiangillardin2861 4 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup ! 😁

@ishowspeed5167 10 ай бұрын

My eos have problem with soft close on trunk And top wont work ?

@tammicoulter3175 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video! I'm in the PNW and came across your video while trying to help a friend with a similar issue with her EOS. Do you have an email and/or contact detail for your shop in case she might need to make an appt?

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 10 ай бұрын

Hi Tammi. At this time, I do not have my own shop or business license to do independent work. I am, however, contracted to work through 405 Motors in Woodinville WA. They have a service department that your friend can go through for repairs. Thanks for watching.

@kreassen6930 2 ай бұрын

My VW Eos will show a symbol in the dashboard when i forget to put down that cover. if this really was the issue, you might wanna check the error message

@allensharog3311 3 ай бұрын

My 2006 Has a "w" shaped metal part that clips to the bottom of the luggage cover leg, that makes up the distance. It will occasionally fall off & I have to go looking for it

@MarcusGross-kg5jt 23 күн бұрын

Same on the 2007, that's the first thing I check is in having issues

@jpfreeley Жыл бұрын

Did your dashboard display an error with the cargo cover? Normally it does.

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 10 ай бұрын

Hi. Unfortunately, due to the amount of time that passed between, recording the video, posting the video, and now, responding, I have to admit, I do not remember. However, I do not think it did. There was no mention of the warning light on the dash, and I would have noticed it right away. Thanks for the question , and thanks for watching. - Sponge

@nazardosmukhambetov4685 7 ай бұрын

hi, do you have any other ideas? I have exactly the same problem, but the solution from the video did not help.

@glynluff2595 10 ай бұрын

A round headed screw would temporarily fix the problem and be removed when new part is obtained.

@spongestechtips-xu1xg 10 ай бұрын

This is true. May I just add, if someone does this, be sure to make sure cargo area cover is still in down position to prevent any damage. Thanks for watching. - Sponge

@nazardosmukhambetov4685 7 ай бұрын

hi, do you have any other ideas? I have exactly the same problem, but the solution from the video did not help.

@glynluff2595 7 ай бұрын

@@nazardosmukhambetov4685 have you tried shorting out the switch. If works this proves the switch is not functional in-some form. If testing switch and it apparently works then possible problem with wiring. Has the wiring been injured, separated? Fault finding is not always easy but if you go to a circuit and intervene to test at half way you can determine which half the problem is in. Repeat until found. Yes I know it sounds trite but we all learned on simpler circuits than today. As a point of principal it does work but you might have to shuffle distances.