I just installed a new MY'02 alu/leather shifter and handbrake from Gert . . . and now my top won't open. So . . . obviously . . . I must have done something real bonehead to a sensor of some sort, as the top is not supposed to open w/o the car being turned off, ingition switched to the position just before start, and the parking brake engaged. Does anyone have some quick advice about how to correct whatever the "H" I did? I'd sure appreciate it . . . the sun is shinning.

Scott

 

Scott,

There is a metal tab at the back of the brake lever assembly that must make contact with a metal plate that is in the actual brake lever. You may need to get the rear console tray out to see and confirm that they are in fact making contact and closing the circuit. This is how the Top ECU knows that the hand brake is on and allows for the top to work. You may have knocked it loose when replacing the lever.

 

If the "Parking Brake" light does not come on when you pull the handle up cabrio 993 is correct that the metal tab is not making contact with the sensor. I had the same problem on Old Yeller.

Mike

 

Thanks cabrio & Mike -- time to get back in there I guess.

Hopefully I can find the right things (sensor & metal tab) in there . . . anyone got a pic?

Scott

 

Follow the black wire running inside the console towards the rear. This is for that sensor which mounts at the back of the bracket. Don't toe me you can't find it....

 

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I guess you made a new mod.

 

And, after you get it fixed (and you will) please post a photo.

 

Scott

 

Alright Chuck . . . since no one seems to have a pic . . . I'll try to post one when I can git 'er dun so as to contibute to the community here! I just lost the daylight today.

Scott

 

Scott,

step by step and details pictures here.

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...220#post871220

Another picture from the same thread that shows the location of the contact and the black cable that ViperBob was referring to:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...446#post870446

 

Wow . . . thanks cabrio. (Scott runs to find flame-proof suit).

Ok . . . I'm ready for my flaming or beating now . . . c'mon . . . I can handle it . . . "do a search you dumb-***!"

Man, I love this place.

Scott

 

LOL...I was waiting for Ray to do that but since he is not here I guess I can say it...LAZY BONES!!!

 

The only thing that I wasn't clear on after reading this, and the related links-
Is the parking brake light functioning, and the sensor unclipped mutually exclusive (i.e., can the sensor be unclipped, but the p-brake light still functions?).
thanks!