Why is the top of my 2008 Sebring not going up?

2008 and the top is down and will not go up is there a way to get it up manually 11 people found this helpful. My 2008 had a trunk closing problem . Whether the top was being put down or put up the trunk would not close afterwards.

What should I do if my Sebring convertible malfunctions?

Going through all the connections to make sure there was no wires pinched or anything broken or loose, I decided to pull the manual trunk open handle. The bottom of the trunk popped out and the trunk was suspended by the two side mounts . I pushed the trunk back into the lock position and tried the “ top “ button . It worked !! The trunk closed .

Where is the wire harness on a Chrysler Sebring?

The wire harness goes up the right arm ( for the trunk) and at the top makes a sharp bend. This is were I found the broken wire ( green with red tracer). You will have to remove the tape and the mesh. This problem started out intermittent and finally quit with the trunk up and the cover in the down position. I hope this helps .

Where are the switches on a Chrysler Sebring?

21 people found this helpful. This is the second switch below the other one,good luck 9 people found this helpful. it clears it, but when i push the button it comes right back no movement i am going to try it again tomorrow with someone hitting the button at the same time i am doing the switches with my finger will let everyone know

What to do if your Chrysler Sebring top is damaged?

If you notice that the top is being damaged as it is raised, quickly push the “Top Down” button to cancel the operation. Contact your Chrysler dealer immediately for assistance. Do not drive the Sebring faster than 40 miles per hour. This will damage the top if it has been raise using the emergency bypass feature, according to the owner’s manual.

Is there a way to raise the top of the Sebring?

However, you may be in a situation where you need to raise it but it will not go up. This could include being faced with oncoming hail or rain. Fortunately, the Sebring has a built-in emergency bypass feature that allows you to raise the top if it will not raise itself the normal way. Sit the Sebring’s driver’s-side seat.

What to do when your convertible top won’t go up?

Pull up the car’s emergency brake lever for safety. Find the “Top Up” button to the left of the steering wheel. This is the same button used to raise the top when it’s operating correctly. Tap the “Top Up” button five times within two seconds. The procedure must be done quickly to work. Wait approximately 30 seconds.

Is there a problem with the Sebring convertible top?

I have a 2000 Sebring LX convertible and the right convertible top clamp seems to need an adjustment in order to clamp the roof more snugly to the windshield frame. Anyone have a solution to this? I can’t seem to find any adjustment on the part itself.

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.

Are there 2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible top sunroofs?

The 2006 boot is different from the 2005 but the price sure sounds right. It looks like the boots will fit 01-06. Here is some helpful information. Go to Ebay and click the Advanced Search. Where it says From Sellers enter sellers ID: cegadjets This will bring up all items that they sell.

Can a star wrench fix a Sebring convertible roof?

I have a 98 sebring JXi convertible and had the roof restitched at the same time I mentioned to the guy that air came through, he adjusted the hooks that are on the roof that hook into the car. You need an allen or star wrench to tighten these up and that will fix the problem! I hope this helps you!

Is there a recall on 2008 Chrysler Sebring?

Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable. All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed.

Where is the broken wire on a Chrysler Sebring?

After spending a lot of time, I found a broken wire ( green with red tracer) coming from that down position switch. The wire harness goes up the right arm ( for the trunk) and at the top makes a sharp bend. This is were I found the broken wire ( green with red tracer). You will have to remove the tape and the mesh.

How do you top up a Chrysler Sebring?

Find the “Top Up” button to the left of the steering wheel. This is the same button used to raise the top when it’s operating correctly. Tap the “Top Up” button five times within two seconds. The procedure must be done quickly to work. Wait approximately 30 seconds.

Where is Chrysler Sebring general electrical system problems Part 1?

The contact called northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge at 248-398-8200 (located at 14100 eight mile rd, oak park, mi 48237) and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was recommended. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

How can I get my 2008 Sebring convertible trunk to close?

The car was in park and I put it in gear in the middle of the top going up. THe top went all the way up, but the trunk and the cover that goes over the top when down will not go back into place. The cover is stuck opened. My mechanic is disconnecting the battery to reset the computer. What if that doesn’t work?

What causes a convertible top to become inoperative?

In addition, storing objects forward of the trunk cargo shield can damage the convertible top mechanism if the top is lowered. These conditions can cause the convertible top to become inoperative.

Why is the top of my 2008 Sebring not going up?