Dead convertible top

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by flmont

And yes NO dash light with the hand brake on,...
so if I snip off the # 18 pin,..is that all that needs to be done,..? Thanks

No. You need to fix/replace your e-brake switch.

[Starter986]

Why isn't anyone suggesting the sensor where the top clicks in at the top of the windshield?

The last few times I've gone to put the top down... zero. So, I push my finger up in the hole (where the redclip ataches)... push it in a few times... then it works. Today I'm going out to troubleshoot.

So... check that sensor. It might be wonky.

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Originally Posted by Starter986

Why isn't anyone suggesting the sensor where the top clicks in at the top of the windshield?

The last few times I've gone to put the top down... zero. So, I push my finger up in the hole (where the redclip ataches)... push it in a few times... then it works. Today I'm going out to troubleshoot.

So... check that sensor. It might be wonky.

Because he has already said that the e-brake indicator is not illuminating. Fix what is obviously broken first, then move on to other things (if necessary).

[Cunningr]

Ok went to pedros site check in instructions but sniping or bending pin 18 only makes it where you can move the top up or down while in motion and hand brake light on.

However, on rennlist i did see a way to solder a jumper as well that will bypass the ebrake, but as PW points out best fix is swap the micro switch. There only like $20 if i remember correctly.
Ok this link goes to a thread with a vid on how to bypass speed and brake, might take a look.
https://www.renntech.org/topic/48509-986-emergency-brake-bypass-for-top-raising/

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Because he has already said that the e-brake indicator is not illuminating. Fix what is obviously broken first, then move on to other things (if necessary).

You know... I read that his windows dropped... and thought that the wonky latch button wouldn't allow the window to drop (mine doesn't, thus the finger poke), but didn't do the math on the non-illuminated e-break light. I'll be remembering that. Thank you.

[flmont]

Surprisingly the E- brake light is now working and so is the top,..So either the relay is intermittent or there is a loose wire connected to that relay,..I'll be pulling the console soon to replace that switch or connect a wire,..!! Thanks For all the quick info I feel much better about it now..Frank

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by flmont

Surprisingly the E- brake light is now working and so is the top,..So either the relay is intermittent or there is a loose wire connected to that relay,..I'll be pulling the console soon to replace that switch or connect a wire,..!! Thanks For all the quick info I feel much better about it now..Frank

Thats also normal, the micro switch button in the ebrake gets gunked up and sticks. It can reoccur at any inconvenient moment. In rennlist i saw a way to make an emergency jumper wire in case that happens. Check out the video i linked in my below post.

[flmont]

OH,Thats a thought, it was aggravating not to be able to drop the top when we wanted.Ill check that out right now.... Thanks

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Originally Posted by flmont

Surprisingly the E- brake light is now working and so is the top,..So either the relay is intermittent or there is a loose wire connected to that relay,..I'll be pulling the console soon to replace that switch or connect a wire,..!! Thanks For all the quick info I feel much better about it now..Frank

It has nothing to do with the relay, just the e-brake switch. Pull it out someday and either clean or replace it.