About to purchase 2004 50th anniversary

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Who does this to a Special Edition. I could see someone buying a base and letting it rot because they're exponentially more replaceable, but if you're going to let a car sit why pay more for the special edition.

To be honest I think the PO had no idea this was a special edition. But even so, this is no way to treat a car, I am going to do my best to restore it.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by GTsilber

To be honest I think the PO had no idea this was a special edition. But even so, this is no way to treat a car, I am going to do my best to restore it.

I'm glad it's in good hands now. It would be more cost effective to just buy a car in working order. So it shows your dedication to go through the time and money to bring this car to the life it deserves.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

I'm glad it's in good hands now. It would be more cost effective to just buy a car in working order. So it shows your dedication to go through the time and money to bring this car to the life it deserves.

I've looked around for a SE, they are usually in the 18-20k range, and even then you still have to pony up for IMS fix and have potential for other issues like AOS...I would rather do the work myself, knowing the work was done right.

[Timco]

Jump out micro switch at park brake first. It may be bad and the hand brake light will still light up.

Dammit. Dog farted. That's just awful.

That is all.

[particlewave]

Looking at the wiring diagram for a 2004, and based on your symptoms (dash switch and cluster light not illuminating), I'm leaning toward the relay.

My reasoning is that if it were a microswitch or top motor issue, the dash switch and cluster indicator should still light up. The only thing I see that they all have in common (operation lockout, lights) is the relay.

Difficult to tell, though. I'd ask Woody if he has one you can try. If it didn't fix the issue, I'm sure he'd refund you or you could sell it.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Looking at the wiring diagram for a 2004, and based on your symptoms (dash switch and cluster light not illuminating), I'm leaning toward the relay.



My reasoning is that if it were a microswitch or top motor issue, the dash switch and cluster indicator should still light up. The only thing I see that they all have in common (operation lockout, lights) is the relay.



Difficult to tell, though. I'd ask Woody if he has one you can try. If it didn't fix the issue, I'm sure he'd refund you or you could sell it.

I just took another look at the fuse diagram and at my fuse box. I noticed that fuse D3 was missing in my box - I believe this is the fuse that talks to the top relay...I plugged in a brand new 30A and thought for sure it would work...nope . Is it possible that the dash rocker switch needs to be replaced, my central door lock button is not functioning either, and I also replaced that fuse. Central door lock led is illuminated though.

[10/10ths]

...were, indeed, optional in the USA.

My car does NOT have them.

[GTsilber]

Is it possible that my top dash rocker switch is kaput?


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[particlewave]

Originally Posted by GTsilber

Is it possible that my top dash rocker switch is kaput?


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Possible, but not likely. Easy to determine with a DVM.

[GTsilber]

So my turn signal indicators stopped working last night but the hazards were working correctly with indicators blinking in dash...I got my Bentley manual today and saw that the indicator light and top are both tied to fuse B6, a fuse I've already replaced and tested 3x!

Low and behold, the top now works after replacing B6 again

With the top down I noticed this cable and screw hanging loosely on the passenger side, what is this and should it be connected to something?



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[911monty]

Pretty sure that's your top tension cable. With the top in the service position you can look on the other side and you should find the twin to that one.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Pretty sure that's your top tension cable. With the top in the service position you can look on the other side and you should find the twin to that one.

Thanks I saw the driver side is mounted, is there a nut or something I'm missing here? How do secure that screw to the top, I don't see a mounting hole just feels like there's a rivet.

[911monty]

GT see the post I attached. It should guide you in the right direction. Remember search is your friend.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44151-convertible-top-tension-cable.html

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by 911monty

GT see the post I attached. It should guide you in the right direction. Remember search is your friend.



http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/44151-convertible-top-tension-cable.html

Thanks 911monty - still not sure if I need to buy a new top tension cable, can't Seem to get this screw attached.

[joecal]

That's good to hear you got it working. I was going to say if the car had water damage done to the seat maybe your immobilzer under the front seat got wet.

[Timco]

Sorry. I thought I had these uploaded already.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by Timco

Sorry. I thought I had these uploaded already.

Thanks for posting the brochure, I wish I had painted seat backs!

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[GTsilber]

Draining oil now, took off filter and inspected. I did see some really small splinters of metal and what appeared to tiny plastic dots (2-3) pieces...is this normal?

Also noticed a small oil leak right in front of oil pan and adjacent to filter, behind tranny, not sure where leak is coming from, rear main seal?


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[BFeller]

The plastic could have been deposited by the chain ramps. That is when the durametric cable comes in handy to check the cam deviations.

[GTsilber]

Found oil in my spark plugs - what do I do? Do I install new plugs or do I need to address this issue with another part?


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