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Old 10-16-2011, 01:04 PM
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Default Convertible top won't close

I had to emergency(not battery) close top. I turned the flaps in and back latch lid open with the allen wrench. Then turned them back for electric operation now the top is open all the way. When I hit the close rocker switch the motor runs a few seconds than stop and nothing happens. I just got this car. Thanks, Cory in Reno
Old 10-16-2011, 01:47 PM
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I would check the fluid level first.
If you do a couple of searches in the forum I believe there a couple DIYs on how to do it.
Old 10-16-2011, 02:39 PM
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I searched but can't seem to find where to check the fluid levels for the top.
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Try this:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-blinks-2.html
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I just did the fluid fill about two weeks ago. Was about half-full. Fairly straighforward, but getting that allen screw back into the pump was a pain in the a$$, especially with hydraulic fluid on my fingers!

There is a very good write up on the procedure over at Renntech.org.



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