Top open light

[SmokinCrow]

Hello, I had some convertible top problems which I maid some adjustments to and now it lays down straight and closes fine again but the light on the dash still stays on. How do I remedy this? Thanks in advance.!!

[Deserion]

Likely that the little microswitch up where the top latch inserts in the middle is stuck. Try fiddling with it with your pinky to see if you can get it unstuck. If so, then remove to clean and reinstall.

[Gelbster]

Electronic Contact Cleaner squirted inside the switch/at the finger lever ?

[CrisZenithBlue]

Top is prob not alligned properly on both sides or it could be the top relay. I had both issues, in replaced the top relay with a used unit and realigned the top and I was good to go. Where in Florida are you located? I'm in Miami, if I can lend a hand let me know, I learned a bit about the top out of need.

[algiorda]

Seems like the Florida contingent on this thread..I'm in Tampa if anybody is around.

[SmokinCrow]

Thanks guys..from St. Augustine. I thought I had the top going up and down well but today it was stubborn. The clamshell opened about a foot and stopped. After hitting the button a few times it went back down and that's mostly how I keep it since it a pleasure ride car. There was a clicking noise going on like a gear missing click,click,click. I seen used relays on ebay but don't want to spend if I don't need it. Thanks again for the kind help.

[Pastor T]

SmokinCrow; How ya doing on this top issue? Mine was doing the same thing. I researched the whole thing and checked every part of the entire top mechanism. I read everything, checked all the forums, read all the books, saw the videos, the whole 9 yards. I disconnected the top levers and raised and lowered it manually for about 6 months while I was doing all the research. I finally narrowed it down to the convertible top transmission. The are about $700 new. So I removed it and dissembled it on my bench. There was a plastic gear in there that was broken. I could not find the gear anywhere so I continued to look for a used transmission on e-bay. Finally found one a couple of weeks ago for about $100. I bought it, replaced it yesterday and I'm as good a new. Be advised, the price goes up on those things in the summer. If you are going to replace it start looking now. If you have any questions let me know. I'm pretty much experienced on the whole deal now.

[grc0456]

Originally Posted by Pastor T

SmokinCrow; How ya doing on this top issue? Mine was doing the same thing. I researched the whole thing and checked every part of the entire top mechanism. I read everything, checked all the forums, read all the books, saw the videos, the whole 9 yards. I disconnected the top levers and raised and lowered it manually for about 6 months while I was doing all the research. I finally narrowed it down to the convertible top transmission. The are about $700 new. So I removed it and dissembled it on my bench. There was a plastic gear in there that was broken. I could not find the gear anywhere so I continued to look for a used transmission on e-bay. Finally found one a couple of weeks ago for about $100. I bought it, replaced it yesterday and I'm as good a new. Be advised, the price goes up on those things in the summer. If you are going to replace it start looking now. If you have any questions let me know. I'm pretty much experienced on the whole deal now.

Nice work!


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[CrisZenithBlue]

If you hear the clicking it could be the transmission. See from what side it's coming from and the exact position to confirm, the transmissions are hidden on both sides of the car where the "V" lever (moving the top and clamshell) is connected to the chassis. If it's coming from there it might be one of the nylon gears inside that broke a tooth or is cracked. To be sure you have to open it. It's not complicated just takes a bit of patience. There are guides on pelican parts on how to get to it. If the gear is toast you have 3 options: buy a new transmission for 700$, buy a used transmission from our resident parts guy Woody (user itsnotanova) or buy aftermarket gears that can be replaced in your transmission. They are made of steel or something similar and will never break but that's prob not a good idea because the oem ones are meant to break instead of bending something else on the mechanism. I think they are about 100$. I'd just buy a used transmission and replace it.. it's unlikely that it will break again for the lifetime of the car and even if it does you have to brake a lot before you spend 700$, the price of a new one

Good luck and let us know if we can help!

Cristian