What to do if your convertible top is stuck?

This is as far as you can go without damaging the top parts. This will now allow you to get your arm in under the deck lid to unfasten the hinge pins or bolts on the deck hinges. Sometimes these pins or bolts bind due to the stress of the wedges and it becomes necessary to remove the hydraulic lines at the pump or deck cylinders.

Why does my convertible top not open without a key?

The trunk won’t open without a key…unless the windows get stuck halfway up. Then the trunk works with a key, but then the windows don’t. I had a wire harness fixed under warranty in the trunk the last time this happened, but this time the harness looks OK.

Why does my Mercedes convertible not go up or down?

Mercedes Convertible Top Won’t go up or down. Convertible top moves very slow. This can be caused by low fluid level or air in the hydraulic lines. Air in the hydrauilc lift cylinders. It can be caused by binding of mechanical arms. Weak convertible top lift cylinder. Weak battery or ground connection.

Why is Max not marked on convertible top?

MAX, in some cases, is not marked because it is the same as the fill hole. You can’t fill them past the filler hole since the fluid will leak out, which is by design. Suppose the fluid level is too low the convertible pump operation completely to protect the motor and the hydraulic system components.

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.

Is there a way to fix a convertible top motor?

This method will fix most convertible top motors when your top is having a hard time going back up. This repair was on a 2000 mustang. This video is how I repaired my convertible top motor and I hold no responsibilities for you using my method of repair. Loading…

Why does my Chrysler 200 convertible top not work?

The windows wont close all the way, trunk wont open, rear defrost doesn’t work, and so on. Top is fully secured in the up and down position and I have no error on the dash. However I do get a “ding” from the dash but again no error to be found. Been very frustrated by this can anyone help???

Don’t get too bumbed out if your convertible top is suddenly, or has been stuck in the open ir closed position. If its been closed, follow my instructional, reverse the procedure, and you’ll be back to enjoying the wide open air while soaking up sun. When it’s time to close it, you’ll be done in a matter of minutes and back in your car…

What kind of car has roof stuck open?

I have a mini copper S convertible with roof stuck open (down ) position, micro switch in boot is OK and fuse is OK, is there anyway to manually put it up, the manual bears no resemblance to the actual car Submitted: 11 years ago. Category: BMW

Can a convertible top be raised or lowered?

Unbelievable there is no contingent plan for the raising & lowering of a convertible top and they stop making switch that obviously may be in greater need later than sooner in this vehicle’s lifetime. Idea: if parts are on the “endangered” list, please let people know…Had I known, I would’ve purchased one on spec, just in case.

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What to do if your convertible top is stuck?