Hydraulic Cylinders Replaced but Top Won't Work Right
I worked with @TopHydraulics and got all 7 cylinders finally installed. No leaks (that was a battle) and the top does not successfully go down or up. Up is closer but I feel it is some kind of sensor not working right. I was pretty sure (99%) all the sensors are in the correct spots. This is super frustrating, I had major issues with the right main lift cylinder I had to send back and try again. Ironically the bow cylinders were I felt the easiest ones.
Anyway I'll get to the installation later, any assistance from @pizzaguy or any others on where to start here appreciated. I usually work with Rudy but he is on a break right now.
Also one other point is I feel the Tanneau cover is not 'locking' I don't hear it click with wrench when doing manually or with button. I have also opened and closed the top at least 10 times with car on. Hydraulic fluid is at max.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1005944203
Anyway I'll get to the installation later, any assistance from @pizzaguy or any others on where to start here appreciated. I usually work with Rudy but he is on a break right now.
Also one other point is I feel the Tanneau cover is not 'locking' I don't hear it click with wrench when doing manually or with button. I have also opened and closed the top at least 10 times with car on. Hydraulic fluid is at max.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1005944203
Last edited by type dougie; Sep 3, 2024 at 02:41 PM.
I got it fixed with the help of a member on the Facebook group. If anyone has this issue in the future the sensor with the short wires go down towards the bottom of the car. I had to take it apart again and reverse the sensors. I would also note that everything is working, however, the cylinder changing was more involved than I would have thought. Proceed slowly and I'd actually start with the bow cylinders, they were by far the easiest to remove. The main lift cylinders requires two people. You also need things to wedge the roof and Tanneau and bow up. I used a tennis racquet in a soft case as one to hold the Tanneau up (perfect fit) and wood with rags for the bow.
Also note fuses 5 and 6, 6 being most important to release hydraulic pressure if the top gets stuck.
Also note fuses 5 and 6, 6 being most important to release hydraulic pressure if the top gets stuck.
You’re all welcome. I have been driving the car and enjoying the top actually working. Also I forgot to note the Tannaeu latch/lock is tricky to line up as well. It took me probably 30 minutes of moving it 1/8” each direction in order to find it to lock.
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