How to Fix the Convertible Roof Issue on a 2008 Volvo C70 T5?

Hello and welcome to ExpertHelp.com! My name is [REDACTED NAME] and I'm going to do everything in my power to answer your question to your full satisfaction! Before we get started, I want to remind you ExpertHelp.com is an independent professional support company. We do not have any affiliation with VOLVO nor are we paid to provide support on their behalf. However, we have helped hundreds of customers with similar questions and believe we can help you too. OK, let’s get started! :) I’m available to chat now. Please let me know that you are ready by posting a response. I’ll leave my chat session open for the next 15 minutes or so and wait for your reply. If I don’t catch you this time, please respond with a few times (including your timezone) that work best for you and we can connect then. --- Hello [REDACTED NAME] How are you doing? Can you access the car at the moment? As a first course of action, I strongly suggest that you remove the negative battery connector and let it sit for 5 minutes before reconnecting it. Try to operate the top again and see how it goes. Sometimes the reset resolves the issue. I'll be standing by for your response. Thank you. Regards [REDACTED NAME] --- I'm at work now. I can try disconnecting the battery when I am home on lunch break at 1pm [REDACTED CITY] [REDACTED STATE] time. I didn't see any fuses blown looking things over yesterday, and want to know what would be the next step if the battery reset doesn't work? --- Thanks for your response [REDACTED NAME]. There are few things to look at in here and is the roof motor. Please observe if it makes a motion sound during the activation. If it does then it can be good but it doesn't mean that it's not the fault. The motor may not be operating normally that's why it stops at some point. Another thing to look at is the limit switch, it's what makes the roof motor stop when the roof reaches its limit of operation. If the limit switch is faulty, the roof may not go up or down properly because it can be sensing that it has reached the motor's limit even if it's not. In this case the limit switch must be replaced. Below is what the limit switch looks like. The limit switch will cost at least $120 but it can be cheaper on the yard near you. Hopefully the reset works so you can cut the expense. Hope this helps [REDACTED NAME]. Is there anything else I can add or help you with? [REDACTED NAME] --- No motor activation, it seems the computer is at fault or the limit switch as you show. It worked fine till I left the roof in the half open position for 2 hours in the sun! Where is the limit switch located? --- I don't have the one from 2008s but here's a pic of the 2000s. It's pretty much have the same location. I strongly suggest that you take it to a reputable shop with a VOLVO scanner to determine which of the limit/micro switches is failing to avoid throwing parts [REDACTED NAME]. --- I've very much enjoyed helping you with your VOLVO question. If you are satisfied with my assistance, please click the Accept Answer button below and follow the instructions on the next screen. By accepting my answer, I'll get paid for helping you. Rest assured you have up to 30 days to communicate with me after you accept my answer in the event you have any follow-up questions on this issue or the problem resurfaces for some reason. Accept Answer Thanks for allowing us to help you! --- Dear [REDACTED NAME], It was a pleasure helping you with your VOLVO issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution. Issue identified: Top will not close Solution Implemented: Chat and called [REDACTED NAME]. Discussed the problem and possible solutions. Hopefully battery reset will do the trick to cut the cost. If issue persists, advised to take it in to a reputable shop to know the micro/limit switch that will require replacement. Solution Accepted If issue resurfaces: Advised to contact us at [REDACTED EMAIL] or call us on our support number ([REDACTED PHONE])