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Apr 3, 2015 | 10:57 AM

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ZERACER

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sticking top

Can anyone tell me where all of the lube points are for the roadster top? Mine seems to be sticking on occasion and I get the dreaded beep. After a couple of tries I hear the latch finally release and it opens fine. I can't help but think the latch is sticking. Does anyone know hat would be a good lubricant?

Apr 3, 2015 | 11:03 AM

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ala_xfire

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Re: sticking top

I use a spray can of white lithium grease.

Apr 3, 2015 | 05:14 PM

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Re: sticking top

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Originally Posted by ZERACER

Convertible top frames do not normally need to be lubed. Even the two hydraulic latches come well lubed from the factory, and I haven't seen a case yet where they would be sticking on account of friction. The rear bow lock in the Crossfire can potentially have crud around the micro switch, but that is not a lubrication issue and it doesn't match your symptoms.

If the rear bow latch does not always release, then I would check the hydraulic fluid level in the pump first.

Klaus

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