PizzaGuy ..Thanks for all info ..I went and did a repeat of removing fuse and trying top to lock again ..Evidently it locked but didn't completely cycle. I heard the latch click and then the trunk released ..I found I had a parts bag jammed underneath the trunk separator and it really wasn't seated properly . Perhaps this is why all the staining noise on the top motor. I will for safety sake check my fluid level for top pump ... Bobby