I don't want to start a different thread but I am having the same kind of problem on my 2005 roadster. I just had a new top put on. Now windows won't go down when I release the "D" ring. They do go down when I push the top down button. Then I get the beep but no other action. The rear divider is in position, the trunk is closed securely. I can put my pinkie finger in the passenger side windshield frame groove and feel the switch and move the pad up. I did that and one time the windows went down when I released the "D" ring but it hasn't happened again. Can I spray the switch with contact cleaner safely without harming the switch? Manually I can lock and unlock the bow lock with the 6MM allen, but when I try to raise the bow manually it seems the cylinders keep pressure and resistance against the bow frame so I cannot get to the deck lid unlock groove with my release 10MM tool. I have tried relieving the pressure to the system a multitude of times without success.
The top button flashes continuously while driving so I am guessing the windshield switch is malfunctioning and or the TCM and BCM have lost sync. I have read the threads about re-syncing the two modules by raising and lowering the top with the car running but with the bow stuck I'm at a loss on how to proceed.
Help Pizzaguy!!