Need a New Top

[Boxtaboy]

I don't understand where all those problems pop up. My top mechanisms are original, and in 15 yrs, I haven't had to replace any parts (motor, cables, levers)...heck, even the red plastic ball caps on each arm is still original, and nothing has broken yet. The only thing I've changed is the top and frame itself to the 03 version.

[shacky]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

I don't understand where all those problems pop up. My top mechanisms are original, and in 15 yrs, I haven't had to replace any parts (motor, cables, levers)...heck, even the red plastic ball caps on each arm is still original, and nothing has broken yet. The only thing I've changed is the top and frame itself to the 03 version.

So no problem with "B Pillar micro switch? Lights for top up and down sti ll work correctly?

Sorry - forgot you have 01.

[mikefocke]

A write up on how to install a '03-'04 frame and top on a '97-'02 car was done by Maurice who has done lots of tops.

Your answers may be there.

[shacky]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

A write up on how to install a '03-'04 frame and top on a '97-'02 car was done by Maurice who has done lots of tops.

Your answers may be there.

It just states that you have to figure out the B-Pillar switch

[shacky]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

I don't understand where all those problems pop up. My top mechanisms are original, and in 15 yrs, I haven't had to replace any parts (motor, cables, levers)...heck, even the red plastic ball caps on each arm is still original, and nothing has broken yet. The only thing I've changed is the top and frame itself to the 03 version.

The 97-99 are different mechanics. I had to replace one transmission but that was because I was stupid and installed the bypass for putting top down without having emergency break engaged. One day I didn't release hatch all the way and pop, pop, pop - ugly.

I went manual for a year. I like having a switch