soft top lowering issue - soft top doesn't snap and stops

[19siro80]

Hey, my 2001 9-3 SE convertible doesn't work properly with the soft top lowering.
Lowering the soft top works fine until the to top is supposed the snap and going into the soft top compartment. I get a error message "soft top failure" on the SID.

I added a photo to show you in which lowering position it stops, see link bellow.

When I use the lowering button again and start pushing the soft top, it continues lowering without and additional error.

When the soft top stops and I switch the roof button, it can hear a buzzing.
I already checked the soft top hydraulic fluid, it is between MIN and MAX

Anyone any idea what I should check?

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[protech5]

See faqs

[19siro80]

Thanks, I found some interesting information there.

I think I should start with checking if the propeller of the hydraulic pump needs to be replaced. The fluid level is between the MIN MAX marks even though I noticed that the hydraulic pistons are a little oily.

I already opened the compartment where the hydraulic motor and the reservoir is located but I have no idea about how to proceed for the propeller check. It is also a little difficult to work on it because all parts are mounted on the metal plate and everything is connected to the hoses of course.

Do I have to empty the hydraulic fluid to get access to the propeller? Or how can I investigate if the propeller is the root cause of my issue? Any suggestions, instructions?