Let me give a little history with the top issue. Whenever I tried to lower or raise the top, I assumed that nothing happened. It was dead and there were no warning beeps indicating any type of fault. I never attempted to lower or raise the top manually right after these attempts. No reason, just didn't do it. A couple of months ago, I tried the top again and the same result. I then went to lower the top manually right after that attempt and I struggled to get the boot down and realized the top's hydraulics had been activated, which told me that the pump had started. The pump is extremely quiet and with the engine running I cannot hear the pump. This was a total surprise to me. Even after the attempt, the electric lock was not activated and I could open the trunk. After about ten minutes, the pressure released and I could manually move the top again.
Also, I am the second owner of the car and the electric lock always worked before. It has never been modified. I know that for sure. My next plan of attack is to pull the lock and do the modification as described by removing the cam. I am hoping that maybe I can find that the lock has jammed somehow.
The hydraulic fluid is full and there is no sign of leakage anywhere.