convertible top closes but doesnt open

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Jun 21, 2013 | 10:21 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

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I wonder if that switch would be available thru Digi-Key or MCM? If so, price would be around $4.

Exactly my thinking. I'm sure that price is for the switch and plunger assembly, if all that's bad is the switch, a bit of DIY would save a heap.

Jun 21, 2013 | 10:27 AM

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pizzaguy

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

You KNOW the switch itself is generic, just some spst, spring-loaded, piece of Chinese-made-radio-shack-quality.

Jun 21, 2013 | 12:04 PM

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hokkabaz

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

Here is a closer look at the switch and a ghetto way to keep the trunk open

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Jun 21, 2013 | 12:12 PM

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autumnmass

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Thanks everyone for the tips and information. Awesome group!

Jun 21, 2013 | 12:24 PM

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lildaddym

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

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I wonder if that switch would be available thru Digi-Key or MCM? If so, price would be around $4.

Not familiar with those two...

Jun 22, 2013 | 09:18 AM

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Iamfink2

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

I bought my switch of eBay 3 years ago.

Jun 22, 2013 | 12:19 PM

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pizzaguy

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Re: convertible top closes but doesnt open

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Not familiar with those two...

Online parts warehouses for electronic items - you can Google them. MINIMAL tech support, all they do is sell parts,but 'cause of that, they are CHEAP!

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