Fix G356 Top Frame Position Sensor Audi Cabriolet

My sister tried to close the top on the incline again and the top threw a code and it didn’t close. She had to manually close the top. She came to me with the error 01986 on the VCDS with the top switch light flashing on the dash as usual.

G356-TopFramePositionSensor

Some how, the G356 8H0-959-613 wiper handle broke off from the base, hence the problem. We order one online for $69 newer version 8H0-959-613A and we super glued the broken one temporarily, but I think it would work permanently because the potentiometer (G356) is working very smoothly. While the top is open, the best is to tie-wrap anything that is loose or may be in the way of closing the top frames.

Super Glued the broken arm

2 Comments

  • I was wondering if you could help me? I have the following error with my roof A5 3.0 tdi 2009.
    Address 26: Auto Roof (J256) Labels:* 8F0-959-255.clb
    Part No SW: 8F0 959 255 HW: 8F0 959 255
    Component: VSG-AUDI-B8 H12 0190
    Coding: 010000
    Shop #: WSC 02331 785 00200
    ASAM Dataset: EV_ElectRoofContr 001008
    ROD: EV_ElectRoofContr.rod
    VCID: 71E963C5A0A91DC22A-8024

    1 Fault Found:
    0004 – Switch for Convertible Top
    B11A0 02 [009] – Signal Failure
    Confirmed – Tested Since Memory Clear
    Freeze Frame:
    Fault Status: 00000001
    Fault Priority: 2
    Fault Frequency: 1
    Reset counter: 137
    Mileage: 163893 km
    Date: 2020.06.18
    Time: 12:16:59

    Not sure what sensor this is, any ideas on how to proceed>

    Best C

    • Check the sensor on the side of the frame to see if it’s fallen out of place. Not sure if the A5 top has the same sensor as the A4
      Cheers,
      Louis

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