Convertible trunk divider
10-09-2015, 04:53 PM
#1
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Convertible trunk divider
Does anyone else have an issue with the divider not staying put? Every time I try to put my power top down it won't start because the divider has come off of the 2 aligning studs again and not depressing the safety button. Anybody have the solution to keep the divider in place?
10-09-2015, 04:56 PM
#2
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Divider? I've never seen one, can you show a picture?
Does anyone else have an issue with the divider not staying put? Every time I try to put my power top down it won't start because the divider has come off of the 2 aligning studs again and not depressing the safety button. Anybody have the solution to keep the divider in place?
10-09-2015, 05:51 PM
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10-09-2015, 06:01 PM
#4
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Does anyone else have an issue with the divider not staying put? Every time I try to put my power top down it won't start because the divider has come off of the 2 aligning studs again and not depressing the safety button. Anybody have the solution to keep the divider in place?
Last edited by vertigogo; 10-09-2015 at 06:15 PM.
10-09-2015, 06:44 PM
#6
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The switch is under the right side locating stud. It's a small button type switch that is depressed when the partition is in place correctly.
10-09-2015, 06:45 PM
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10-09-2015, 06:48 PM
#8
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That's what I thought, but the other day it seemed like the partition was installed correctly at the front studs, and I had to fiddle with the back part, which is hard to reach and nearly impossible to see. Is that not the case? Does the back part of the partition (toward the seats) not matter? That is, if I installed the partition with the large flap sticking out toward the rear bumper, but with the small flap correctly installed on the studs, would the car not know the difference?
10-09-2015, 06:52 PM
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That's what I thought, but the other day it seemed like the partition was installed correctly at the front studs, and I had to fiddle with the back part, which is hard to reach and nearly impossible to see. Is that not the case? Does the back part of the partition (toward the seats) not matter? That is, if I installed the partition with the large flap sticking out toward the rear bumper, but with the small flap correctly installed on the studs, would the car not know the difference?
10-09-2015, 07:12 PM
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Technically; it’s not really a "partition". It's used to protect the roof (power tops only have it) so nothing will wedge or stop the roof from its ability to raise and lower. It basically just keeps things from sliding in the area when the roof is up so when it's lowered nothing will block the operation or damage the roof.
Ensure your Corvette carpet mat is not blocking anything.
Ensure your Corvette carpet mat is not blocking anything.
Last edited by Ettev01; 10-09-2015 at 07:16 PM.
10-09-2015, 07:20 PM
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10-09-2015, 07:25 PM
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It is a PITA to attach. The snaps are really hard to engage.
I have taken the divider off in order to transport more luggage when on a long trip.
Snapping it back into place is a pain.
I have taken the divider off in order to transport more luggage when on a long trip.
Snapping it back into place is a pain.
10-09-2015, 08:52 PM
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10-09-2015, 08:53 PM
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10-09-2015, 09:10 PM
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Well, if the OP's sensor is malfunctioning, the tape might be a good workaround, at least temporarily. But I have to agree that the sensor seems like a reasonable safety precaution. Breaking your power top mechanism would cost a lot more to fix than the sensor.
10-09-2015, 10:21 PM
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Pro
I stand corrected:
Rear Trunk Partition
For vehicles with the power
convertible top option only, there is
a trunk partition to keep cargo from
getting in the way of the convertible
top. The trunk partition must be in
place for the convertible top to
move. If the trunk partition is not
properly in place, a message will
display. See Convertible Top
Messages on page 5‑35.
The trunk partition is a flat carpeted
board with a horizontal flap that can
be attached to the top of the trunk to
divide the storage compartment.
It can be stored flat when not in use.
Pull the divider up and snap it onto
place on both sides of the trunk
Rear Trunk Partition
For vehicles with the power
convertible top option only, there is
a trunk partition to keep cargo from
getting in the way of the convertible
top. The trunk partition must be in
place for the convertible top to
move. If the trunk partition is not
properly in place, a message will
display. See Convertible Top
Messages on page 5‑35.
The trunk partition is a flat carpeted
board with a horizontal flap that can
be attached to the top of the trunk to
divide the storage compartment.
It can be stored flat when not in use.
Pull the divider up and snap it onto
place on both sides of the trunk
10-10-2015, 01:41 PM
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As mentioned there are two snaps on the portion that lays flat to the trunk. If they come lose the partition can move forward causing the safety switch to disengage. They are a major pain the snap into place. I've given up on both, and only have one in place.
10-10-2015, 09:59 PM
#20
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Perhaps you did not read completely or understand my complaint in the original post. I am trying to keep the partition in place so I will never have to reattach it when I want to put the top down or up. It has become a "pita" to always have to open the trunk and reattach the partition every time I want to raise or lower the top. I don't put many items in my trunk so the possibility of crushing something or damaging my top is not going to be an issue for me. The suggestion to use a piece of tape to activate the switch is a good / adequate work around (for me) until I can figure out how to keep the partition continually and correctly in place. I still don't know why it keeps falling off. Any other suggestions or fixes are welcomed.