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Old 08-14-2009, 04:00 PM
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Break on, doors closed and no activity when you push the button. Anyone have ani ideas? Thanks
Old 08-14-2009, 04:19 PM
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Motor? Sensors? I had the same issue with my Audi TT - took five fixes before they finally got it right (and replaced every motor and sensor in the car)!! Good luck.
Old 08-14-2009, 04:46 PM
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More details please....
Do you see the handbrake light on?
Is the top light coming on and flashing?

There are tons of possibilities...my first stab at it would be your handbrake switch.
Old 08-14-2009, 05:28 PM
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I was just on Renntech and saw this thread about power top hydraulic fluid levels:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6967
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I am offering no help - all I could think of was


Viva - Viagra

sorry
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Originally Posted by fpena944
I was just on Renntech and saw this thread about power top hydraulic fluid levels:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6967
Yeah...I did this fix thinking that the entire system is hydraulic. It actually isn't. Only the actual main top is actuated with 2 hydraulic arms (left and right).

The clamshell, and the 2 side flaps move via electric motors (3 motors in total). My driver side flap motor had died.
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is your engine lid closed??? had this happen to me....
Old 08-15-2009, 12:21 PM
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Ok, after I put my stuff in the trunk and went into the store I came back out and it started working. Totally wiered. I appreciate the help. Sorry for a false alarm.



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