Help! No start, roof, window problems

[Sanford_yee]

Hi guys,

Hope everyone is staying safe. Need some help diagnosing.

Went to change starter today as I am geting whirling sound when starting car. Attempted to put top in service position. Unlatched, windows went down as normal. Pressed button for top and it started but motor stopped. Top did not move. Re-latched and attempted multiple times with no success.

Placed the windows to normal full up position. Tried working top again. This time, the windows started to go down 1/4 inch at a time until the full 2 inches. No luck with top. Attempted to start car. No luck. Checked battery, lights, etc. looks fine but also looks like battery bad. Checked voltage at about 11.8 volts. Need new battery? I’ve had it hooked up to a trickle charger since shelter in place. Not sure why battery would affect top operation.

Any insight appreciated!

[Sanford_yee]

Update...car started. When pressing the top to go down, the button clicks but nothing happens. No motor for the top is engaging. What should I check next? Relay? Where is it located?

[flmont]

Depending on the year..I had a micro switch issue down under the hand brake,my 02' needs the hand break pulled up before my top would work..Frank

[Starter986]

Is the brake light coming on when you pull up the emergency brake handle? No. Pull it up... push it down... several times. Try to get that brake light on.

Yes... brake light on...

Poke your finger into the latch hole (top of windshield, middle). Poke it in out..

A little troubleshooting...

That's all I've got out of the gate. Lots of info about the tops on this forum...