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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:28 am Post subject: popped roof warning light |
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it seems like i'm going to need another warning light, we just had the pop up roof, pop up while we were going along
luckily we'd only just pulled out of a junction when it happened
it could have happend on the road before when we were doing 40 or more _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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stevey88 Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2008 Posts: 1317 Location: Fremont, SF Bay Area
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:32 am Post subject: |
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I drove my Westy with the roof popped for about 5 miles at 60mph !!! I was wondering why people in other cars were turning their heads when they passed me. _________________ Steve
87 Westfalia full camper 4 speed |
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:04 am Post subject: |
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Check this thread about halfway down for my solution - stout rubber ski straps.
Pop top explosion
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=445013
-CJ _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
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pioneer1 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2008 Posts: 2067 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:38 am Post subject: poptop |
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When you put up the top simply place a cardboard reminder sign on the steering wheel. On the sign it could have a list of all the stuff that could be forgotten: poptop,bikes fastened,kids,wife,dog... _________________ "Always waiting for tomorrow ruined everything"
'85 Porsche 911 Targa
'76 Westfalia project |
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BillM Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 1381 Location: Stonington,CT
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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I put A " boom not in cradle switch" on my old 78 Westys poptop. I now use two Velcro straps I got from West marine on my 87. When I pop the top I put them on my steering wheel so they won't get lost. They just make me feel safer that the top isn't going to pop up while underway. On the 78 the switch/light was put on by request of it's new owner. The switch is used on bucket trucks as a safety feature. _________________ Bill M
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6234 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Here's another thread on the topic.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=301847
I know there are a couple other threads too, but I can't find them. It's been done before, although I can't imagine that anyone would forget to latch their roof down and drive off. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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PDXWesty wrote: |
Here's another thread on the topic.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=301847
I know there are a couple other threads too, but I can't find them. It's been done before, although I can't imagine that anyone would forget to latch their roof down and drive off. |
well, imagine it, it happened to me today
i'm not having the best of weeks _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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those ski thongs and/or velcro left on the steering wheel would be a great idea. Alas the Riviera's don't have the compatability.
Bad week(s) can be a royal pain. Hopefully things get better for you. I think I need a flight pilot's list and a shut down list _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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BillWYellowstone Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2011 Posts: 767 Location: Yellowstone NP
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I pulled out with the hatch up, as I was backing up I was thinking what a great view out the back.... Wow, pop popped.
In the motorhome I have to remember the sat dish, have pulled away with that raised. _________________ Live Fulltime in motorhome
Have 86 Westy Camper 2.1 rebuilt
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dobryan Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2006 Posts: 16450 Location: Brookeville, MD
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7717 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Took this advice from the other thread about a year ago...I ALWAYS remember to drop the top because I stuff the straps right in front of the speedometer.
Do it. _________________ 86 White Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:16 am Post subject: |
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I think rubba's top popped unexpectedly. I don't think he forgot to take it down. You must hear that loud click to know it is locked down. Both the ski straps and/or velcro are added security to prevent a pop up. I used to hang on my Westy bar to get the latch set! Any bit of canvas in the way tho can prevent the lock down. I always did and still do on the Riviera a walk around to make sure no fabric astray. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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