I have now thoroughly inspected my Top Handle latch and I can confirm...there is a spring loaded button, where I thought only a hinge cover was present. When I pull down my handle I can see the button actually moves, and a little finger pokes out with every push of the button.

That said...the finger isn't doing anything. It does not have anything to poke. It has no function in the operation of my top, and does not prevent me from pulling down the handle. It is quite possible that this handle latch was broken by the Chrysler Exec that first owned my car, but I cannot see any evidence of breakage or even a spot in the windshield frame that may have housed a hook that should have been connected to the "finger".

So...hinge cover is really a spring loaded button. Button doesn't do anything currently. If I had a button that required pressing before operating my top I would break it myself. One-handed operation is the finest feature of this convertible.

Regards to all...I'm heading out for a top down cruise.