Vert top help
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Vert top help
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OK so my top dosnt work and I have read the FSM on how to test the voltage going to the motors and computer. And here is what I got.
Connector f-71
C read 12.3v
F reads 10.4v
E reads 10.35v
B reads .735mv
I did not move onto r30-r31 because of the flow of the chart. Should I have. I checked out the harness for an open wire, but it also tests out good. This leaves the switch. I am almost sure that is the problem but how do I go by inspecting and repairing the switch.
I am not to good with electronics but I can understand the basics but if there is a repair procedure it would be helpful if there was a schematic, or pictures.
OK so my top dosnt work and I have read the FSM on how to test the voltage going to the motors and computer. And here is what I got.
Connector f-71
C read 12.3v
F reads 10.4v
E reads 10.35v
B reads .735mv
I did not move onto r30-r31 because of the flow of the chart. Should I have. I checked out the harness for an open wire, but it also tests out good. This leaves the switch. I am almost sure that is the problem but how do I go by inspecting and repairing the switch.
I am not to good with electronics but I can understand the basics but if there is a repair procedure it would be helpful if there was a schematic, or pictures.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
confirm switch operation at the Top diagnostic plug on the passengers shock tower
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Originally Posted by T-2
Here is what you need to do. Take a typical home extension cord and cut off the female end. Strip the wiring back, and you will have 2-3 wires. If it has a green wire, cut that off as it wont be used. We want the other 2 wires. Strip the insulation off the 2 remaining wires on the extension cord. Hook one wire up to a ground in your car, and the other wire up to the "C" terminal. Now, turn your key to the RUN position. Go plug the extension cord into a wall socket in your garage/house. The added voltage of the house current should make the top go up/down. If this doesnt work, try taking the wire off the "C" terminal, and put it on the "E" terminal. That should do the trick. Good luck!!
personally i would lower and raise the roof by hand a few times ( you can put a screwdriver into the motor somewhere and lower it that way )
loosen up the motors like this - then try the switch
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I have had 2 problems with my convertible top motor.
The parking brake was pulled but the parking brake switch was not working so the top would not move. Make sure the light on the dash comes on.
The switch itself was acting up and I had to push it a couple times till it would make contact.
The parking brake was pulled but the parking brake switch was not working so the top would not move. Make sure the light on the dash comes on.
The switch itself was acting up and I had to push it a couple times till it would make contact.
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Originally Posted by BlueTII
Just verifing that you do know that you need to engage the e-brake for the top to work. This is a very common mistake that people make.
Yep, the ebrake is pulled, and the car is in neutral.
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