Originally Posted by dgon
I have a 2005, owned since 2007. The convertible top has worked flawlessly until recently. When I put the top up, the window latch doesn't seat itself (I have to get out and push down so it catches), then the motor quit (or so I thought) working completely. I took it to a dealer and told me they had fixed. It quit working again (assumed motor thing) and took it back to the dealer. The mechanic told me that it's because the cardboard divider ?? in the trunk must always be vertical or the top won't have a place to go). I told him this had never been the case for 4 years, but of course he dismissed me. And now, I have to get out and push the window down again, too. UGH...has anyone heard of this? I want to go back to the dealer and make them fix it, but want to be sure that I have something to present. Thanks!
The purpose of the divider is both as a safety factor, and to ensure nothing is in the way of the Top, as it lowers into the trunk.
If your Top went down without the Divider properly placed (Vertical), then either the Sensor Switch failed, or someone disabled the Switch.
I find it hard to believe that the Dealer was not able to test/fix the Switch for proper operation.
I would make sure this is right, as this pesky little Switch, could be the cause of some of your issues.
The Switch is located on the top Left hand side, where the Divider slips in when correctly in place...