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Old Jun 1, 2019 | 04:17 PM
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scottdj
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Default 2005 convertible top not operating

Seems to be a few threads here discussing this.

One day worked fine, the next day nothing. When i depress the top open switch, it blinks red and slow beeps, but there's no noise coming from the rear of the vehicle - i can't hear any relays switching, or any motor running at all - the only noise i hear is the beeping indicating there's an issue. When i manually unlatch the top, the drivers/passenger side windows automatically go down every time - so i don't think it's the switch in the frame above the passenger side window. I did locate said switch and have manually operated it w/o improved results. This issue did appear once earlier (albiet in the reverse scenario - top was down and it wouldn't close - letting the car sit in the garage for a few hours 'fixed it', and the issue went away for weeks. Now nothing i seem to do makes an improvement).

The divider switch in the trunk isn't the problem - i've spent a great deal of time either ensuring the divider rod is seated into the switch, or adjusting the switch - i'd zip tied in the closed position, and i ultimately ended up bypassing it all together by cutting the wires and tying them together. I know there are concerns that come with this, but net:net is that it didn't result in the roof retraction system operating. I also have released the rear bow using a 6mm hex wrench to no avail.

My hydraulic fluid was low - so i filled it up - no improvement resulted. The 25amp fuse that protects the system isn't blown. I haven't manually opened/closed it as i don't have the tool - but that might be a next step to see if that triggers anything to reset? I'm guessing here - but my real question is - what else should i be looking at to fix this?

Thanks!
 
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