I have been searching around and there is so much information that I am confused as to where to start diagnosing. I have an 05 Limited Roadster 6MT and was putting the top up the yesterday and when it was just finishing the process and the back windows was about to latch I heard a pop. The D-handle part on the front of the top where it latches to the top of the windshield that usually holds itself 6 inches above the windshield slammed down. The top did finish closing and latching, and I am able to drive without any beeping or errors. However, when I go to put the top down I unlatch the D-handle, the windows roll down like usual, I press the button and hear the motor start to run but nothing moves. I checked the fluid level and it is full, where would you guys recommend I start looking in order to diagnose this? Thanks in advance.

 

I would open it manually and look inside the top area to see if something broke or came off. Be sure to let the pressure release first.

 

Mine did this today 10/30/2020. Did you find the fix ?? Thanks Don white-dc@msn.com

 

"CycleVIN" made that one post, and has never logged on since (you can check a person's public profile to see when they were last here) - so dont expect an answer from them.

Issues where the to 'flops down' can be due to mechanical failure of those straps and/or springs in the top - but it is ALSO common for the top to do this when You are moving slowly while putting the top up and you either hit brakes, hit a bump or if you are inclined "down hill" as you are slowly moving the car. SO, if it does it once but does not do it again, it is nothing to worry about.

If, sitting still and level, the frame "flops down" every time, you have a mechanical issue with the top. Robert McCubbin is one of the experts at this, I can bump him to stop in here and comment if needed.

 

I sure would appreciate any help. Thanks