My top stopped working one evening. It would not go up or down using the switch in the console. The following things were happening or not happening:

When I undo the D ring the windows go down. You can hear the trunk lock but the top doesn't operate. I started by checking each of the micro switches. I've jumped the divider switch in the trunk and provided a solid ground. I've checked the switch above the passengers head and it seems to click and operate correctly. I've done the same to the bow switch and the tonneau switch...etc.etc.

I've had Brian H. come out with his scanner and mention that there didn't seem to be a signal from the top control unit and that would be the next thing to check. The Lock Pump seems to be operating as the power locks and spoiler work normally so we ruled that out. No leaks in the hydraulics and no water entry into the trunk. When I manually put the top up or down I was able to get the final “beep” and the light on the switch would go out if I held the button in the position the roof was in. This I believe indicated that the roof has completed a cycle. Based on this info I chased down a Top Control Computer at Expressive Auto in Tampa and swapped it out. Now everything changed! The top still doesn't work. Now the light on the console switch continuously flashes when the car is on. When I undo the D ring the windows go down but still no top operation. I now get a continuous beep for about 30 seconds (approx 70 beeps) when I drive away from a engine start if I manually move the roof from up to down or down to up. These are new developments. I swapped the CTC back and I get exactly the same things with the new or old CTC. When I close the roof manually and hit the up button the windows go up with either CTC but the light keeps flashing until I shut off the car.

While I have been poking around looking for a possible cut or frayed wire (none found) I cleaned all the connectors and made sure they are correctly secured. I was going to try to run power directly to the pump and see if the pump operated. Based on this info is there a next thing I should be looking into?

I appreciate any of your help with this stuff. It's been frustrating!

Jack