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2013 Beetle Convertible Top Problems

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Hello All,

I have a 2013 Volkswagen convertible beetle. Recently my convertible top has been acting up. Whenever I pull the button to close the top. It starts to close, and when It goes to lock itself into place there is a loud constant clicking noise coming from the middle where the lock is located overhead. The display center says “error, service convertible top”. If I continue to try and close the top the display center then reads “high temperature convertible top” and the top does not move. I can wait a few minutes before it resumes control. Currently, my convertible top is not locked into place and basically says that it’s still open. I do not know how to manually lock it into place nor do I know what to do going forward. Can I get some tips? Is the motor dead? Do I HAVE to take it to the dealer or is there something I can do to remedy it at home? I have searched the internet and can’t find anything to help me with my problem.
I was just looking for a solution to my VW top issue. It just started to happen to mine a few days ago. Same year as well.
So far I have been able to get it to lock by opening it and closing it several time. There must be a faulty sensor.At this time, I don't have the money to get it looked at.
 
No. It just started happening yesterday when we were going for a drive. We started getting a flashing top light on the dash.
We pulled over and eventually got it to lock. Then no issues the rest of the day. It happened again just a few hours ago.
I pulled over and got it to lock down after a few tries. I assume the only way to scan the codes is through a dealer?