The cost of a sensor will be relatively small compared to what vw would charge for labor.
Vw eos roof sensor.
Volkswagen beetle eos golf all parts are reconditioned or remanufactured and surpass oem standards.
Checking the roof fault memory revealed general code for incorrect position.
If a sensor fails when the convertible roof is closed roof movement cannot be started.
The roof system will not operate if the starting position sensors are incorrect.
Be careful that screws holding the sensor may be in oval holes to allow some adjustment of a gap to a magnet or metal it is detecting also look for any shims or spacers.
The roof would operate but on the dash a warning light was illuminated for the incorrect operation of the roof.
Possible solutions special notes.
Conflicting signal from a sensor unable to verify known good location of roof hardware.
If both sensors fail roof movement is no longer possible.
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Electrical circuit j256 g556 g557 s379 135.
Eos 1f7 v6 3 2l bub 2008 volkswagen workshop manuals sensors and switches sensors and switches body and frame convertible top position sensor switch component information service and repair roof pillar front position sensors page 692.
Check the full code for the roof sensor bits in normal drive position roof and windows up which should start as 111101100110 12 bits older eos.
Please see vw eos 1f convertible top for.
Careful assessment of the roof position sensors showed that the.
Manual operation of vw eos sunroof in case of failure.
When found in the eos roof electronics.
We were presented with a volkswagen eos with a convertible roof fault.
Generally these sensors are fairly reliable but some do have gaps which need to be checked.
If you have a roof motor or pump that will no longer work dont be fooled into paying the main dealer prices.
A pillars subsequent sensor failure has no effect unless roof movement is started again.