1990 RX7 Convertible top stuck, won't go up
I put the top down today for a couple of hours just to air the car out. I started the car to put the top up and there is no response. No noise, nothing. Top has always operated perfectly. How can I troubleshoot whether this is the open/close switch (button), conv. top motor or could it possibly be a fuse? Car I'm assuming this has no connection with my faulty OMP / ECU issue in my prior thread.
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You for sure have the e-brake engaged?
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Yes it is. Sorry I should have stated that originally.
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I've read some threads where the solution was to replace the fuse believe it or not.
It seems the fuses get a touch of corrosion on them and it won't get power. You can also try "nudging" the roof to see if it can be persuaded to operate. |
in my experience just keep trying while troubleshooting. Drive it around a bit like normal, keep trying. I have had this happen to me and thought I was f***ed but one day it started working again. I know its crappy advice but its how it worked for me.
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the switch at the ebrake could be bad or not making contact properly, its a possibility since it gets alot of use
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Thanks guys. I did try it last night and after a while it worked. It was working consistently going down and intermittently going up but I got it up. I was thinking a possible bad switch in the Ebrake too Iduley. Do you know where that switch is located?
I had a similar issue with my alarm working intermittently. Now it doesn't work at all when I lock the car. Also there is no longer a signal (buzz) when I leave the keys in the ignition and get out of the car. I'm wondering if all of those could be tied to the CPU...if not a fuse. |
The alarm system, engine ecu, and top motors are all separate from each other far as i know. Since it randomly started working again, i would suspect bad contacts inside a switch (ebrake, or even the wiper stalk, which is more common to go bad)
No, i don't know where the ebrake switch is located, but, if i would have to take a wild guess, probably hidden underneath the armrest |
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