Thanks for the clarification Dave & Mark! The other side of the switch reads POM 01. The part that is broken and missing is the sliding portion which activates the sensor switch. When the top is closed that protruding, spring loaded piece slides up to engage the metal tab which in turn depresses the sensor switch (I guess...pizzaguy [Mark] can confirm) when this happens its communicating to the BCM to tell the TCM that the top is closed). Mark, if I've got this wrong please straighten me out.

Now, to further clarify this, my sensor switch portion does work. In other words , I can push on the metal tab and hear a definite click. BUT, there is no sliding mechanism to engage that sensor. It's gone on this car.

I'm wondering, because the top when locked down in the up position at the header is NOT getting a signal from my damaged switch that it is closed, that this is causing the top to be confused. There's no beep or red light on when it is closed.

I start the car, doors closed, windows up, release the top raising it 8" from the header, windows automatically go all the way down. Divider is in place and that sensor is engaged, no slop, it's snug. I press the top down button, I hear the pump running and the rear bow of the top disengages from its latch on the tonneau cover and then everything stops. Continuing to press the down button emits a beep and red light flashing.

The trunk is dry and there are no hydraulic leaks. The reservoir is full.

I've gone the route of manually completely lowering and raising the top 3 times, then I try to lower the top as above, no change.

Thanks Mark for your suggested work around.

YES, it is frustrating as the big appeal on these drop tops IS the push a button and watch the top do its magic.

I'm hoping for some possible leads on this replacement.

I'll keep you posted.

​​​​​​​Thanks and regards,