Audi TT (2007 year). Manual - part 268

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Convenience opening/closing

The convertible top can also be operated via the 
locking cylinder in the driver's door. 
To open the convertible top, the vehicle first has to 
be unlocked. Turn the lock cylinder towards the 
direction of travel using the ignition key.
To start the convertible top operating cycle, turn the 
ignition key again to the "open" position within two 
seconds and hold it engaged in this position.

To close the convertible top, lock the vehicle using 
the ignition key. Now turn the ignition key back to 
the "close" position within two seconds and hold it 
engaged in this position.

If the convertible top is in an intermediate position 
(neither closed nor open),  the convertible top 
operating cycle can be started by actuating the lock 
cylinder once and holding the lock engaged.

If the vehicle has an anti-theft alarm, the vehicle 
must be opened with the remote control key before 
opening the convertible top.
The anti-theft alarm is thereby deactivated. Please 
read and observe the information given in the 
vehicle's Owner's Manual.

Fully automatic convertible top operating 
cycle

The convertible top can be opened fully automa-
tically while driving.
This function is active when the vehicle is travelling 
at a speed of > 6 kph and < 50 kph. To start the 
convertible top "opening" cycle, actuate the 
convertible top operating switch E137 briefly 
(for < 0.5 seconds).
If the convertible top "opening" cycle is started at a 
speed of < 50 kph and the vehicle is subsequently 
accelerated to a speed of > 50 kph, audible and 
visual warnings are issued to the driver while the 
convertible top is opening.
The convertible top "opening" cycle is not aborted.

Unlike the fully automatic opening cycle, the 
convertible top can only close automatically.
This means: the convertible top operating switch 
E137 must be kept pressed down throughout the 
convertible top operating cycle.
If the vehicle exceeds a speed of 50 kph, the 
automatic convertible top closing cycle is aborted.
The convertible top stops instantly, whatever its 
position at that moment.
Audible and visual warnings are issued to the driver.
If the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than 
50 kph, the driver has to restart the convertible top 
closing cycle by actuating the convertible top 
operating switch.

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Electrical convertible top control system

Actuating rod

The convertible top covers can be raised after 
disengaging the actuating rods between the left 
and right convertible top cover motors.

The convertible top can now be lifted out of the 
storage box and locked in place on the windscreen 
frame.
This work should be done by two persons.
Do not reach into the linkage when closing the 
convertible top.

Emergency release

If the convertible top cannot be operated because 
of a malfunction, it is possible to close and open the 
convertible top manually.

Closing the convertible top

Requirements:

–   Handbrake applied
–   Door glasses lowered
–   Ignition "off"
–   Ignition key removed

Firstly, the hydraulic system must be depressurised. 
Using a screwdriver, turn the emergency release 
screw on the hydraulic unit approx. one half turn 
anticlockwise.

If the convertible top has been closed or opened 
manually, the emergency release screw must be 
closed again.

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Note

For further information on emergency 
operation and operation of the convertible 
top, please refer to the vehicle's Owner's 
Manual.

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At the centre of the convertible top at the front 
there is a blanking cap which can be removed using 
a screwdriver.

The convertible top is opened in the reverse
order of closing. 
A complete automatic convertible top operating 
cycle (opening and closing) must be performed as 
a function test after all emergency operation and 
troubleshooting procedures.

The tools required for emergency operation are 
included in the car tool kit.

In the spline shaft beneath, screw in the crank, 
threaded end first, until fully home.
The spline shaft acts as the driving shaft between 
the convertible top lock motor V223 and the linkage 
of the convertible top locks.
Pull out the spline shaft downwards using the 
crank.
In place of the spline shaft, insert the crank, spline 
head first, as far as it will go. To open the 
convertible top lock, turn the crank clockwise.
Now press the convertible top down onto the 
windscreen frame by hand. To close and fully lock 
the convertible top lock, turn the crank 
anticlockwise.

Now insert the spline shaft until fully home and 
unscrew the crank by turning it anticlockwise.

Spline head

Spline shaft

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Electrical convertible top control system

Components of the convertible top control system

The central element of the convertible top control system in the Audi TT Roadster is the convertible top 
operation control unit J256. 
It controls and monitors the automatic convertible top operating cycle and is responsible for diagnostics.
If the diagnostics detect faulty components or if the signals from the individual components involved in the 
convertible top operating cycle fail are not received in time, the convertible top operating cycle is stopped.

Convertible top operating switch E137

Rocker

Engaging hook

Convertible top front 
latch switch F172

Convertible top operating switch E137

To start the convertible top operating cycle, push 
or pull the convertible top operating switch E137.

–   Push: 

the open convertible top is closed

–   Pull: 

the closed convertible top is opened

If the switch is released during the convertible top 
operating cycle, the convertible top stops moving 
immediately.
To resume convertible top operation in any 
direction, actuate the switch again.

If the vehicle is travelling at a speed of between 
6 and 50 kph, a short pull (< 0.5 seconds) of the 
convertible top operating switch is sufficient to 
start fully automatic opening of the convertible top.
If the vehicle is travelling at faster than 50 kph, it is 
no longer possible to start the convertible top 
operating cycle.
The convertible top operating switch is located on 
the vehicle's centre console.

Convertible top front latch switch F172

The convertible top front latch switch F172 is 
integrated in the lock bottom part on the left-hand 
side of the windscreen frame.
The engaging hook of the left lock top part actuates 
the switch by means of a rocker.
The convertible top operation control unit J256 
recognises from the position of the switch whether 
the convertible top lock is "closed" or "open".