Your best bet is a manual open then check the flap servo motors. If you have to park outside, you can manually open the roof to remove the servo motors, then close and latch the top. As long as the hydraulic valve is left open you can continue to open/close the top manually without any risk of damage to the system.

It is possible that the roof can fail without a fault code if the expected range from the flap servos is borderline. Unfortunately this can also cause the roof to stop working properly.

On the positive side, the fact you don't have a fault registered for the servos means you should be able to get them cleaned out, reinstalled and functional without an Adaptation.

If you would be so kind, please see if any of these posts are similar to your issue and re-post with the one that best matches your roof problem. This way we can keep the roof topics in the existing posts rather than creating new ones.

FAQ - Mk2 Roadster Convertible Soft Top Problems & Solutions
https://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... &t=1953141

 

Thanks @Swissjetpilot - apologies I've searched through those posts and there was some mention of disconnecting the arms in the same manner as you do when you close the roof manually, is that correct?

So open the valve, disconnect the arms, manually open the locks, move back slightly, close the locks, manually lower the roof.

Does that sound about right?

 

The arms I believe you are referring to are the links under the Flaps as shown in the image below.

There are two YouTube videos linked below which will walk you through all the steps to open/close and latch the top. As long as you leave the hydraulic release valve open, you can open & close the top without any risk of damage to the system.

Two man operation -
How to manually close the roof of an Audi TT Roadster

One man operation -
Audi TT 8J Cabriolet How To Manually Close Convertible Roof

This link has a handy PDF you can download and store on your smart device -

Manually Closing the Audi TT Convertible Roof (Mk2-8J)
https://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... &t=1409497

Roadsters have two possible means of accessing the latch motor; bung or panel. Either way, be very sure the tool is properly seated into the motor assembly when latching the top. Pay special attention to how the crank arm tool is used. One end is for pulling the spline out, the other end is for turning and latching the top.

 

Thanks so much. My issue is getting the roof down though, I'm comfortable getting the roof back up (I've had to do it a few times!) but I can't see any procedure for manually lowering the roof?

 

I added this image just to be clear on what we mean by open, closed, down and up. If you have a fault, the automatic operation will no longer work so you won't be able to open or close the top using the console switch until the fault has been resolved. Meaning any top operation will be manual.

You may find this SSP useful and well worth a read -
View attachment SSP 391 Audi TT Roadster.pdf

 

Hi,

Assuming I'm allowed to recommend a business and you're in the UK try Cayman Auto Services in Redhill.

They fixed an errant roof on our 370z at a fraction of the cost Nissan quoted, well worth a call.

Cheers