Audi TT 8J Cabriolet How To Manually Close Convertible Roof

Manual operation of the roof in the event of failure

[@nicholask5078]

Great video - many thanks BTW, if the roof is not opening properly, you can try resetting it using this process open the valve, manually close the roof then close the valve start the engine and cycle the roof open and close it worked for me

[@geewiltshier2251]

Thx for posting and yes this video was a MASSIVE help

[@adamhumphreys8102]

Great run through. Very clear!

[@TM-vd7ll]

wonderful. It was very easy to understand

[@alexb9288]

Thank you. This was a life saver.

[@mixto123]

I just bought one,but I can't find the manual release key anywhere on Google.Any ideas?

[@danhansen9340]

Try the dealer.

[@keithsmith2224]

many thanks for you help

[@trustisthekeyofsuccessbein9787]

Best trick one Meck want me to pay 500aed to just fix I watch ur vdo and it’s done 🤟🏻😅

[@Xantylon74]

Why does it need to go to the repair shop? Because the Hydraulic pressure?

[@CabrioletTech]

Xantylon74 If it doesn't close and you have to close manually this is because there is a fault This is why you take it to a repair shop

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Just great! Good to know. However, I hope I never need to do this.

[@GODOY97GT]

Great info . Thanks

[@jz5980]

I have one video saying the spline goes back in and this one saying it doesn’t. Is the car safe to drive?

[@CabrioletTech]

Hi Spline won't always go back in, as long as it's locked all the way, it would be fine

[@carlospina3476]

My brother do you know what is that tool called??? The one to open the soft top! Or where could i get it from

[@CabrioletTech]

The manual release key you can buy from Audi main dealer Part number 8J7825381A

[@padraighealyweddingphotogr8445]

Hey Guys.. I was changing battery with the roof down... Since changing battery no power in roof.. Any ideas

[@CabrioletTech]

Start by scanning the vehicle Regards Team VagPro

[@padraighealyweddingphotogr8445]

@@CabrioletTech I got lucky I'd say... I disconnected battery for 20min an reconnected an it started working... Thank you for the video 🤙🤙🤙

[@LasMenudass]

Thanks man!

[@punisher6001]

How to open it?

[@ChefGuruJeff]

Same junk system bmw and all German car makers use for auto tops. Really? I miss my old E30 manual drop top. One had, flip,fold and drop. One had pull, drop, lock and go. When did we get so lazy to put up with this garbage...

[@ryanthorpe9747]

Life saver, thank you so much 👍

[@geewiltshier2251]

My motor opens and closes locking mechanism but won't bring roof up or down, any ideas anyone?

[@davidheaton7780]

Very useful. Thanks - saved me as the heavy rain started. Just a thought (although I know it needs to go to a repair shop) is it worth just closing the hydraulic screw straight away again as a precaution so it isn't missed?

[@CabrioletTech]

No harm in closing screw, especially as inexperienced repairers sometimes think pump has failed !

[@stino88]

You just saved my day! Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NOTLandus]

Thanks !!!

[@NOTLandus]

After doing that - making it manual I presume you can then drive it top down if you want to?

[@MrChampTJ]

Much appreciated big kiss x

[@johnwebb1946]

Very good and clear video. My problem is getting the pressure to release. Nightmare!

[@kevinwest4047]

Thanks mate something straight forward and not prolonged

[@tbone185]

Hi my friend was helping close the roof manually yesterday and didn't clip the ball joint in properly. It came off and wouldn't clip back on, then fell down into the abyss - any idea where I can buy a replacement, or what this part is called? Thanks

[@CabrioletTech]

Hi It's called a linkage, you can buy a repair kit from the Audi dealer local to you. Or we could arrange one for you Regards Team VagPro

[@MsJamiewatt1]

Thanks for posting

[@alexandervonhumboldt6183]

The tool u used to lock it again is missing on my tt8j. Any ideas, where to order a new one? Can't find it on the net. Thanks a lot! Great video by the way!

[@CabrioletTech]

Alexander von Humboldt Hi Main dealers, approx £15

[@alexandervonhumboldt6183]

@@CabrioletTech gonna ask for it, thanx dude

[@aaronnkanang9767]

The original spline isn’t coming out, how hard should I be pulling yo get it out?

[@CabrioletTech]

Hi it should come out unless jammed Typically a bit of a wiggle and the come out Don't twist it, as it'll only break the tool

[@danhansen9340]

Itshould come out ifyou give it a good tug, your problem will mostly be getting the spline back in to lock it down. What happens is the little motorthat the spline connects too shifts a little so the two splines don't line up anymore. Then you have to put a little power too the motor so the spline lines up again, then you can reinsert the pin. Thats what i did on my MK2,