Has anyone experienced problems with the rear window defroster after reattaching the rear window? I noticed mine is only partially working now after using gorilla glue for the rear window fix. The rear window is holding fine from August with no leaks or separation but the rear window defroster is now only partially working. Any Suggestions?

 

Check for breaks in the heater element.

 

I am glad you posted this.....cuz, now that I think about it....I did not reattach the contact wire for my rear window defroster. lol I better go do that before we get a freeze here.

 

Yes, get the new top while they will. I've been in the auto biz for 30 years and I know a good deal when I see one. As stated, you fix anytime in the future with a newer top. Sometimes good looks is not the real condition of the fabric. Go new, they will not offer again.

 

WTF!!! 250 bucks my dealer told me 1600 bucks for a new top!!

 

ok so im seeing i'm not the only one who has lost there back window. I have an 05 crossfire roadster, but my back window came out all the way, top, sides and bottom. AM i SOL on fixing it now, cuz i dont have 1600 bucks to get a new top. I just used epoxy and some cheap plastic from a jeep window to cover the hole for now. But it still leaks so yeah please help me

 

The Gorilla Glue I used last summer to reattach the window is still holding fine. I have had the roof down several times and no problems so far other than the clip for the rear window defroster came off. i recently reattached the clip with a kit I bought on-line. I can't test the connection at this time but the clip adherred to the window.

 

What a deal, do the new top. That offer will go away real soon. Everyone I've seen just for the parts is $1200 up, installed about $1800.

 

Had to redo it after 1 year. But, it still beats the $1,500 the dealer wanted to replace the entire top. However, for $250 get a new top!

 

Just found another spot that is getting loose. Hope the stuff is still usable after all of this time.
Now where did I put it?

BTW - All of the original fix is still holding tight!

 

Mine too, hoping to repair on my return from vacation in Britain. Most suppliers of our convertable tops require you to remove your complete existing top and send to them (excluding window) for them to fit new canvas and New Glass window. Has anyone removed the complete top. ???? I have recently come across someone selling a New Top which would then have to be fitted to the frame, but also don't know how easy/hard this would be to do.?? with being on vacation can't even investigate yet.

 

I STILL have not had a response from any Forum member, to say they have had the experience of removing and/or replacing the Convertable top.
Easy/Hard ???? Surely someone has done it, and can advise me. I am prepared to replace my top, but don't know how involved it will get. Suppliers for NEW tops give a lifetime guarantee on the rear window adhesion, but removing the top in order to ship frame (less window).
Now returned from vacation, I will investigate myself this weekend, but any assistance/advise would be appreciated.

 

Looks like you may be the first!
Take plenty of pictures!

 

Terry, you'll find a more extensive discussion and possibly a SOLUTION to the problem in the roadster sub-forum sticky .-. "Roadster Window Problem Solved?".

Good luck. I'm in the middle of the procedure myself and will advise of success, if any.

Mods, you may want to delete this inconclusive thread, or redirect to the sticky.

 

Come on Guys, STILL waiting for someone to respond to my request for information on the procedure for removing/refitting the convertable top.
Don't know how easy/hard this is going to be.??
Someone MUST have done this. I am on the verge of getting my top recovered in Burgundy(OR maybe Blue)??, which I think will be a great contrast to my Alabaster Roadster. Waiting for canvas samples.
Hoping to start the removal process next weekend.

 

To my knowledge, there is only one manufacturer doing Crossfire tops (link provided above) and they require that the original top be sent to them so that they can fit it into the OEM head and rails. And if you look at the existing rail details, this makes sense. I doubt seriously that you will find a replacement top that is provided simply as a piece of canvas.

If you know this to be inaccurate, tell us more.

 

I have been in Contact with 3 National Companies, who have responded with offers. "Cabrio World", "Convertible Top Guys" & "Tops on Line". All have given me various prices, and a selection of Canvasses (Including a Color selection, if required) and all tell me, they do not use the pocket system now, due to "New Glass Bonding Technology". But as you say, All require you to remove the Top, complete with Frame, but with window removed, and send it complete, to them, which was my intention. The window removal is presumably, as the window is subject to being broken, and as a new one is to be fitted, no need. All my offers include a "Lifetime Warranty".
I guessed some Forum Member has done this before. I don't know how involved disconnection/reconnection of the hydraulics & Electrics would be, it MAY just be straightforward, but unlikely on these cars. I will no doubt, find out this weekend whan I come to remove it. I will keep all informed, as to my progress, with pictures where necessary.

 

TerryR;
I could come help on Sat. morning, but you would have to come pick me up. Somehow, I had it in my head that there are two connection points on each side, but the big thing is to disconect the sensor /electrical points, probably a harness or plug. I don't think the hydralics have to come off as I think the part that does that stays with the car. I'll go look at mine to see if I can see anything.

 

I would appreciate that Dave. I could pick you up about 9.00am again if that is O.K. with you.

 

9 am would be fine.
I looked at my car, looks like two screw mount connections on each side, one large ram on drivers side and one small ram on each side. you may be able to disconnect the rams and leave attached to the car and disconnect just the top mechanicals. Not sure until we start taking it apart. Looks like someone in the forum would have done this before. A little guideance would go a long way toward success.
I went and looked again, there is another ram on the driver's side that goes toward the rear and bottom of trunk floor. looks like it controls the cables that go to the little flap(wings) that come down with the cover. may be able to disconnect and not remove from car. Looks like the sensors just plug in with a connector.