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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 02:58 PM
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Convertible top issue

I have an '88 Vert. About 6 weeks ago, out of no where the top stops working. I have loosen the screws that allow you to lowere/raise the top buy hand.

Not sure if I have time, or expertise to figure why the top stopped working. Any problem with just operating it manually for the time being? The top is only a year old and this is not my daily driver.

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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 05:27 PM
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gee.,.did you check the fuse?
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 07:02 AM
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Try to Take the switch apart and sand the copper contacts...
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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Same problem in my friends vert . Fuse is good but no clicks at the motor . Guess I'll check the switch and clean .
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Is it beeping? Check the e-brake
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
gee.,.did you check the fuse?
Checked the fuse visually, but will replace with a completely new one. Took me a while to get a diagram. In the meantime., I unlocked the top from the motors and put it up and down by hand for now.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
Is it beeping? Check the e-brake
No beeps
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 04:03 PM
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you know the ebrake has to be on for the top to work right?
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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Yup ,and brake light works when pullied up . He's finally bringing me the vert to my house so I can get more time on it .
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by invinciblejets
Try to Take the switch apart and sand the copper contacts...
x2

Worked for me...
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
you know the ebrake has to be on for the top to work right?
Yes, I know and the ebrake and lights do come on when pulled.
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by invinciblejets
Try to Take the switch apart and sand the copper contacts...
How do you take the switch apart?
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