Top lowering video...
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Re: Top lowering video...
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
My letter shows the "Chrysler Customer Assistance Center" is open 8am to 8pm Mon-Fri and 9 ot 5 on Saturday.
CHrysler Customer Assistance Center
PO Box 21-80007
Auburn Hills, MI 48231-8007
800-247-9753
Hope that helps.
Anyway, 1,000 thank yous on the video. I saw the procedure in the manual, but somehow your video got me to go out and try it. I have the official emergency wrench, but they do NOT provide an allen wrench to start the process! I now have the right sized wrench in the flap between the seats with the emergency wrench. I put it down manually, but put it up electrically. In reality, I'd probably be putting it UP manually, but I get the procedure.
Also, mine did NOTHING when I tried to release pressure, but that makes sense, since in the NORMAL operation of the top, there is no pressure in the system unless you are putting it up or down. And even part way thru, if you stop the process, after about 10 minutes, all pressure is released anyway and everything relaxes - even if this means that the top is in a position where things should NOT relax!
Read about this in section 23 of the manual, mostly page 23-482!
CHrysler Customer Assistance Center
PO Box 21-80007
Auburn Hills, MI 48231-8007
800-247-9753
Hope that helps.
Anyway, 1,000 thank yous on the video. I saw the procedure in the manual, but somehow your video got me to go out and try it. I have the official emergency wrench, but they do NOT provide an allen wrench to start the process! I now have the right sized wrench in the flap between the seats with the emergency wrench. I put it down manually, but put it up electrically. In reality, I'd probably be putting it UP manually, but I get the procedure.
Also, mine did NOTHING when I tried to release pressure, but that makes sense, since in the NORMAL operation of the top, there is no pressure in the system unless you are putting it up or down. And even part way thru, if you stop the process, after about 10 minutes, all pressure is released anyway and everything relaxes - even if this means that the top is in a position where things should NOT relax!
Read about this in section 23 of the manual, mostly page 23-482!
As for the video...not a problem...been meaning to do it, had the time yesterday...got a lot accomplished, including fixing my top, and solving a problem with the tonneau flaps that get some paint chipped off...
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Re: Top lowering video...
Originally Posted by lildaddym
Call it done! Give me a bit...
Hey it worked with the new viewing program! Thanks Bro! Appreciate it! Looks pretty easy too!
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Re: Top lowering video...
Ok, so the most likely "top Emergency" would be that the top wont go UP.
Ya gonna do a video of putting it UP? I can - I just put mine up manually, all by myself - didn't think I could do it alone, but you can.
I might go do it, then if you do as well, we can compare and see which we like best. But I have no way of adding text yet ( or do I?)
Ya gonna do a video of putting it UP? I can - I just put mine up manually, all by myself - didn't think I could do it alone, but you can.
I might go do it, then if you do as well, we can compare and see which we like best. But I have no way of adding text yet ( or do I?)
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Re: Top lowering video...
Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Ok, so the most likely "top Emergency" would be that the top wont go UP.
Ya gonna do a video of putting it UP? I can - I just put mine up manually, all by myself - didn't think I could do it alone, but you can.
I might go do it, then if you do as well, we can compare and see which we like best. But I have no way of adding text yet ( or do I?)
Ya gonna do a video of putting it UP? I can - I just put mine up manually, all by myself - didn't think I could do it alone, but you can.
I might go do it, then if you do as well, we can compare and see which we like best. But I have no way of adding text yet ( or do I?)
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Re: Top lowering video...
Two comments on the video -
1. it is easier to unlatch the tonneau from the outside by lifting the rear window bow for access,
especially if you have a wind restrictor.
2. at the end of the video, you walk away like you are done. YOU AIN"T !!! If you do not relock the tonneau, you are in for a very expensive surprise when you hit a bump doing 60 .......
1. it is easier to unlatch the tonneau from the outside by lifting the rear window bow for access,
especially if you have a wind restrictor.
2. at the end of the video, you walk away like you are done. YOU AIN"T !!! If you do not relock the tonneau, you are in for a very expensive surprise when you hit a bump doing 60 .......
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Re: Top lowering video...
Maybe I didn't make it clear in the video text that you need to lock the tonneau down...I've never done it manually...sorry I missed that!
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