Audi "Fishbowl" TT? Convertible Top STUCK!

Customer bought this 2008 Audi TT Turbo from the auction, and the following year the convertible top took a crap. He says that a fuse keeps blowing in the trunk.
Let's diagnose the problem and see why the convertible top is STUCK.
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Ivan

[@unitoolzee]

This is such a great video. There’s nearly zero information out there about these MK2 roadsters, so anything is appreciated.

[@jonka1]

When I was repairing cars I NEVER opened a customer's sun roof unless I was requested to fix it. I learned the hard way that they are left shut all winter and only fail open when it's in my shop

[@omarguzman6398]

Your meter reads thats it's open, not shorted, there was no continuity. I'm I correct? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Great video!

[@philturner5385]

Nice old xs in the background.

[@tim4609]

I guess he should be glad that it's just a little electric motor that fills up with water instead of the entire engine like when the water pump goes on a Ford.

[@hikerJohn]

That's a lot of battery charger. It will charge a 2800 AH battery. That's a bank of 4 of the batteries in my F250 diesel truck.

[@rickcharb5024]

There's your problem lady.....It's an Audi

[@logicalguy488]

Hope it's a good charger @ $750

[@reese8752]

It has carpet padding around it. Wtf?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Noise isolation I presume...

[@nickmalone3143]

Mice condo complete with swimming pool

[@timthetoolman223]

This is exactly why I own an old Miata. If my convertible top has problems going up or down I know it's not an electrical issue but likely something to do with my right arm. ;^)

[@teekay_1]

I have the RF version, but knowing japanese and electronics, it will probably last longer than I will.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@teekay_1 Ya probably will they know how to make very good equipment

[@adotintheshark4848]

the best convertible tops are the hand-operated ones, as in old TR3's and MGs.

[@adotintheshark4848]

You think this one's bad, try working on a Mercedes Vario hardtop.

[@saint-savageworkshopstpier107]

@@adotintheshark4848 and older Fiat 124 spiders!

[@rjm7168]

I love bonus footage. A double bonus with a follow up is priceless!

[@_RiseAgainst]

Bonus footage, customer talked me into replacing pump!

[@robbflynn4325]

A walk in the park compared to the Forester 😂

[@99andrianmonk]

TT's having water soaked hydraulic motor is a known and frequent issue. There are a number of videos on KZbin on how to relocate the pump from the well where Audi put them (where they get covered with water) into the trunk area to keep them dry.

[@hightttech]

Does the water run down the hoses and pool in the box? It has a lid. Perhaps AUDI needs to consult with Tupperware for a solution?

[@gr7485]

Or don’t park the car outside with a broken rear window.

[@Walczyk]

Drill a drain hole and add a drain line

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

My first convertible was my last convertible@!

[@MegaBIGJOE64]

German technology is wonderful when it's working, the problem is that it's not always working ! VW and AUDI had their share of water intrusion, brakes lines rusting under the carpet at the driver's feet, fuse box rusting under a leaking windshield, windows winders rusting inside the door, sliding roof leaking and jamming open, etc. All the convertible models where called fish tank ! 😅

[@adotintheshark4848]

the reason they collect water is there are drain holes in the door and trunk sills that routinely get plugged with debris and dirt. Once that happens, water can go wherever it wants.

[@The_Sword3]

Audi. Proof the Germans can make a mistake.

[@MegaBIGJOE64]

@@The_Sword3 Absolutely !!!

[@FixthisCD]

"I'm not doing this repair" like I am not replacing the valves on the Subaru?? ;)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Wow Ivan, I love how close Audi puts those opposite jump posts to boost the car! (I can’t see that ever accidentally touching each other LOL) bonus and more bonus footage? BONUS!

[@CareyHolzman]

Thank you!

[@ericcorse]

I was interesting in that charger till I saw the $750 price.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

A drain hose from the bathtub to outside of the vehicle would be good along with a sealed cover so water can't enter in the first place. I was expecting a "no parts required" repair of the motor.

[@jeremyah78]

So many electrical principles underlying that diag’, and you just smoothly transitioned from one step to the next without hesitation! What is so perfectly ingrained in your mind quite likely flew over the heads of many fellers unnoticed, like jet planes in the night sky! I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on each step, adding to my own, as yet, less enlightened diagnostic mind! Thanks Ivan!

[@hightttech]

Memorize one important rule in automotive electrical troubleshooting: Be sure capacity of clients credit card directly proportional to complexity of diagnosis BEFORE you kill your day.

[@jeremyah78]

@@hightttech Damn straight! We’re pretty lucky at our shop as far as customers go for the most part. They bring it to us ready to pay cuz they know or have heard we are the guys who figure shiz out when others can’t! We have always been a diagnostic shop (since ‘97)! There has been a lineage of us… just so happens there is two of us in the building these days! Rare treat when the goin gets tough to have another like minded tech by your side. All the more reason customers pay!!

[@kylehicks832]

Can you do a review of the new Creader Tools from LAUNCH? They have stand alone tools for Mercedes, BMW, and AUDI. Price point under $200 each. Want to know actual full capabilities as far as diagnostic and service functions. I love your channel and enjoy watching you work.

[@anthonyp.harvey5985]

It was like opening a treasure chest 😂

[@billmalec]

Think I saw Diagnose Dan do a similar video. Have had many German vehicles without all that stuff. You guys do know they make all sorts of vehicles, right? Have a Honda CR-V fish bowl in the driveway. Trunk likes to fill also. 😉

[@ckm-mkc]

Hmm, topdon is pretty scammy, actively stops people from reselling used units. I'd buy more of their tools but after trying to offload a scan tool I no longer use and them trying to actively stop that (copyright & counterfeit claims) no thanks.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Interesting...

[@michaelgibbs830]

Please tell me how you were able to get the wiring diagram and is it possible that I can get a copy, please?

[@ScottHolderCrossPoint]

Enjoyed this one! Like the Yamaha 750 in the background at the very end.

[@Agent-nw3it]

Silly German engineers, did not make the car waterproof if you leave the windows open.

[@melvinjones3895]

You said you were not going to fix the Subaru also. So my money is on you fixing the pump. So its off to the Junk yard to get a used pump. I have faith in you to fix the problem. Finding a pump my be hard. Ok I spoke to soon

[@BoweryPenguin8]

Ivan you should make a video on all the Topdon charger options it has

[@mikefoehr235]

I guess the days of Uboats still haunt the Germans...always want things full of water.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

If you have a convertible it is not waterproof. And if you store it outside get a car cover to keep the water out. Great work Ivan

[@Eddavids2]

You said that about the last job. "I'm definitely not doing this repair" 😂

[@cullenmiller8170]

The only convertible I ever had was a Jeep and that came with rubber plugs in the floor to drain it. 😂😂

[@AP9311]

Ugh, hate convertible cars lol. Too many things happen like water intrusion and electrical shorts etc. Great diagnosis job Ivan. Just don't buy audi lol. 😕 haha. Great bonus footages!! Many thumbs up 👍 👌

[@jdretiree2433]

I thought for sure you would be repairing that motor since you lied to us on the last project and said you wouldn't be repairing that Subaru. This would have been an easy fix compared.

[@brianmason8400]

Ivan didn't lie, at the time he said that, he didn't know the customer was going to talk him into doing the repair. So he was only saying that going w what he knew at that time.

[@richardcranium5839]

first mistake buying an audi second mistake auction car. third mistake was making mistake 1 and 2

[@n9wox]

Auction cars have problems, but with Ivan's diag and inexpensive part, the owner probably came out ahead.

[@baxrok2.]

Nice diag Ivan. Thanks!

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

drain hoses block on these due to owners not cleaning them out

[@neilmurphy845]

What is it with German seals that just don't work

[@Paul1958R]

My opinion of Audi is this: owned by egomaniacs who just need to be thought of as 'cool' and go out on the highways and drive like total douchebags. EVERY Audi Ive ever seen is like this and Ive been driving 40+ years

[@briantii]

As an Audi owner (who just got one cause it’s comfortable and checked all the boxes after driving a lot of other options, in fact I don’t think it even looks cool), I have to say I feel the same way about lifted diesel pickup truck owners.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

My son has the same car and has replaced the flaps twice

[@aarsenalfan]

Only $750 for a charger 😱🥶🙈

[@ramongarciano569]

heyyyy .. i saw a mini trail poster. i had a mini trail too !!

[@RalphRacc00N]

If I owned this wreck, Id never undo the hydraulic lines, Id remove the motor from the pump. could be a no part repair if motor was cleaned up.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great looking charger - seems to do the job perfectly. Apparently, German cars like to collect water in the electric systems, by any means possible. Great diagnostic and happy ending :-)

[@adotintheshark4848]

That charger better work..it's $800 on eBay.

[@gwick358]

I always seem to get the Audi projects in our shop. Use a right angle pick in the front of the connector to lift the tab off the hook to disconnect electrical connectors. It's the easiest way.

[@antonoudenhoven7573]

So you got yourself another European piece of ingenuity lol. I live in Europe but i definitely do not like v.w products.

[@calholli]

Not my cup of tea.. Definitely not my tub of water.

[@shoosh9996]

You need a new garage door bottom seal. 😀

[@phprofYT]

Only the best in German engineering.

[@kevinbrannigan5055]

3 - Excellent video…..

[@mholdner]

I was thinking to myself that the motor could probably be found somewhere, just not from Audi. Bingo, good on the owner to track it down. No need to break the hydraulic circuit. Great video Ivan.

[@marty0715yt]

$700 Battery charger.

[@404notfound.....]

Nice looking charger, I prefer not to go over 20 amps myself when charging a battery but it's good to know it's there if you need it.

[@EngineerLewis]

I checked the price and it is a professional price! $750! Ouch 🤣

[@FlashPerformance]

@@EngineerLewis $750 for a stable power supply that can do 12 and 24V up to 90 Amps? That's a good deal for that kind of product.

[@jtjones4727]

That Topdon is a sweet charger, but damn the price. $750 dollars is a bit too steep for me right now, ouch.

[@n9wox]

10% off coupon 🙂

[@MTLeopold]

Love how it fails in the open position so you are totally screwed. Thanks WV.

[@dlewis9760]

With absolutely no crank handle set up (like a Model T) so you could do it yourself.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

"Thanks a lot for watching, we'll see you next time!" (BONUS FOOTAGE BANNER) (FORD AD PLAYS) 😂

[@additudeobx]

Hummm, that's a cool car. I wonder if the 69K written on the masking tape on the driver's visor was mileage, or the auction price ??? hehehehe...

[@geraldnoe649]

Nice charger, but not $800 nice.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

It's $700 with the discount. But yes it's definitely professional shop grade; way overkill for DIY lol

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice going

[@wernerdanler2742]

I had a friend in San Diego with an early 2000s TT. The lock for the top was manual and the mechanism for the too was exposed. That part squeaked as you drove like a top on an old MG or something. I loved driving it though with the 6 speed manual gear box. I wouldn't mind having a coupe version of one of these with the manual gear box.

[@torkrench]

Nice XS!

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

👋Sir, very nice charger tool,between winter and mouses we have plenty work. Blessings

[@zx8401ztv]

The large fuse popping made me think it was the pump of death lol. If there was a chafed wire, i would expect sparking noise or smoke ha ha :-D I would also check the limit switches. There should be a drain for that roof, blocked body tube? Fit a new pump but drill holes in the bottom of the box or just turn it upside down. Sorry waffle mode :-D

[@dkcol6796]

Huh. No water sensor in the hydraulic/electric pump assembly? Guess I can cross Audi off my list, which presently has Subarus and Hybrid sedans (at least Camry).

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Good news for me Ivan. I no longer have to worry about ex gf and her auction Equinox Not talking to me now. Still going to save for the scanner. Oh geez, the dreaded 4 rings. Sweet looking charger! Glad you got it closed for the customer. Nice diag as usual Ivan

[@johnjennings2672]

My Audi A6 water story: Car parked in Airport outdoor storage had its wiper well fill with water which put the brake booster under water. Brake pedal would not move. Had to clean drain holes under battery and replace vacuum booster. Very little room to work.

[@vincentlallo6543]

i have a 95 miata and i love the car for this reason. nothing excess. it is cheaper for me to buy a new top than it is for a dealer to work on this audi. also top replacement for a a5 3,000 bucks

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Ivan, leave it to you to figure out a work-a-round to get that top closed. Great job! Thanks for Sharing!

[@ne2i]

My 02 TT had the bad CCM issue because of water intrusion. I had to replace it with a euro one and also had to get new key fobs as they use a different frequency in Europe. Of course the water drains were clogged and also the rear window was delaminated. I jb welded the rear window and also put some small magnets inside the rubber seals on the bottom of the top to help it seal better. I also covered the CCM with plastic and sprayed the circuit board with marine circuit board sealer to keep out the moisture. I also had to replace the crappy cog belt that runs the wind partition glass. It required the WHOLE convertible top cartridge to be removed. It took a while but it worked. Sold that pile....

[@ecaparts]

Nice happy ending. I was just wondering if it was possible to replace the motor only. Glad that worked out for the customer, for now…

[@Bizija123]

Damn man, this is easy. Try working on a VW EOS! Top problems galore

[@rafflesnh]

So it was a "German fishbowl" because of a broken rear window? At least you could have apologised Ivan?! ;-)

[@gremlin1396]

What. What happened to no parts required. You can't take the thing apart and clean it and put it back together. Ivan you're letting me down.

[@bornforparadise7517]

Loved it , learning something new of every single video. Thanks for sharing

[@timm7885]

Oh boy, I fear a caravan of subarus and audis is making its way towards PHAD right now...nice job on the diag 👍

[@RandyInouye]

I choked laughing when you said holy wires! Sorry. Room for goldfish? You the man!

[@dancarney106]

I alwas make sure the hood switch is inputting the hood is closed, all windows have their auto up and auto down learned any car door open i insrure the door switch is signaling the door is closed . then i start. take care

[@pcar5]

BMW has a valve that can be opened in the hydraulic circuit which allows the top to be operated manually. I would think Audi would have the same. At least then the top can be raised until the problem can be looked at. Never had to use the feature but at least it was there.

[@dustcommander100]

Good job! I figured you'd be talked into doing the repair, but was wrong this time.

[@karlvondrak6080]

I kept waiting for a Bonus Footage of you pulling the motor off and opening it up!!

[@rkan2]

Battery charger cannot do lifepo/lion/lipo? mehh

[@dendkmac]

I think it's just a little stuck tapping with a hammer might set it free if you do it enough lol. Glad you did not get sucked into the repair

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

Sweet Yamaha in the background!

[@blueribb99]

I would think that the lid would keep water out. Maybe adding a gasket or silicone would help.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

My son had the same issue with his 09 TT. He replaced some motor or some type of cylinder in the trunk problem solved but he had to take it to Audi to program it. Works fine now.

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

90 amps of constant voltage ? i smell bs

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Up to 90 Amps

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics not you ivan

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Really expensive if you get Audi to do the work

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Doesn’t that top have a manual crank? The 09 does

[@mrkttrdr2919]

Great elect diag, glad to c u not have to do the repair, pain in the Audi

[@glenncerny8403]

Whew, 750 smackers for a battery charger is too steep for me. It looks like a really nice charger but thats way out of my budget.. BTW, nice diag on the top problem.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Yeah I would rather buy a 750cc vintage bike for $750 ;)

[@johnshellenberg1383]

The top on my 1994 Miata was simple, fully manual, and never failed. Why do makers, especially the Germans, mess around with these overly complex electric or hydraulic tops?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

So fancy ladies could drop the top with the push of one button!

[@samjones1954]

makes me think of a line that goes RTFM

[@kerrylewis2581]

Great diag, but now I'm trying to decide what is cooler. The battery charger 9000 or the Yamaha 750?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Obviosly the Yamahammer haha

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Very good diagnostic repair!

[@flatdaddio]

Great video Ivan!! You also got the top closed for the car can be driven. Excellent! Changing just the stator is a great fix for that motor. I have done the same on conveyor belts many times. Better than removing the whole assembly if you can get away with it..

[@reese8752]

Just figured out I got unsubscribed from you channel. That crap pisses me off.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

That's weird... Must be bots lol

[@dosgos]

I knew a few girls in France with these TTs. I sat in the back seat for a long trip once; the rear pillar is where one's head should be so I sat at a 45* angle slanting towards the "transmission tunnel". The rear may be good for (very) short children.

[@jtjones4727]

Well, the TT is just a glorified VW Beetle. Pretty sure they run on the same platform and chassis, but I may be wrong.