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Why does my hardtop not work on my car?

Why does my hardtop not work on my car?

The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again. If you attempt to open or shut the hardtop five times in a row while the indicator light on the switch is flashing, the hardtop shuts town temporarily as a security measure.

What to do when your convertible top stops working?

By the time your convertible top stops working, the leaks should be easy to identify. Inspect the hydraulic lines. Make sure they are tightly connected. The hoses should not be cracked or leaking. Address any leaks that you may find at the pump, cylinders, or solenoid. Replace any damaged or leaking o-rings.

When to use the hardtop switch on a car?

Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.

What happens if you open the hardtop on a Mercedes SL500?

If either of these are open, the retractable hardtop cannot operate. Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low.

The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again. If you attempt to open or shut the hardtop five times in a row while the indicator light on the switch is flashing, the hardtop shuts town temporarily as a security measure.

What causes a convertible top to get stuck?

The convertible top micro switches on about 21,500 of the above vehicles may bind and the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) software may deform the header motor gear (s) under certain operating conditions. In addition, storing objects forward of the trunk cargo shield can damage the convertible top mechanism if the top is lowered.

Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.

If either of these are open, the retractable hardtop cannot operate. Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low.

What should I do if my MX-5 hardtop wont open?

•If the deck panel will not open electronically go to page 9 Deck Panel Manual Open Procedure. Normal Top Operation Requirements: a. Ignition ON b. Top unlocked and unlatched c. Battery between 9.5 and 16.5 volts d. Vehicle stopped (under 1.8mph) e. Trunk closed f. Press and hold the open or close switch until the deck panel is fully open 3.

How to remove a power retractable hardtop?

Power Retractable Hardtop Removal 1. Open the deck panel: •If the deck panel will open electrically go to step 3 •If the deck panel is stuck closed go to page 9 Deck Panel Manual Open Procedure Normal Top Operation Requirements: g. Ignition ON h. Top unlocked and unlatched i. Battery between 9.5 and 16.5 volts j.

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Ruth Doyle