92' problem,convertiable top
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From: Brown Deer Wi
92 Problem , Convertible Top
Looking for advice , the driver side latch will not release, any why to do it manually ? hard to get at, barley enough room to get my finger in this area. I can feel the latch but can't move it to release it
Thanks JC
Thanks JC
Last edited by jctoy; Jan 14, 2006 at 05:51 PM. Reason: caps-bold
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Are you talking about the rear latch?
If so, try pushing down on the rear of the top while your pulling the latch. I jacked up with my adjustments last year and had to do that to get it to release, so I could readjust the rear pins.
If your cable is jacked up here is what the underside looks like.
Mike
If so, try pushing down on the rear of the top while your pulling the latch. I jacked up with my adjustments last year and had to do that to get it to release, so I could readjust the rear pins.
If your cable is jacked up here is what the underside looks like.
Mike
Last edited by aboatguy; Jan 14, 2006 at 06:01 PM.
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Tried that a few times > ? while pushing the lid button the passenger side releases , but the driver side does not . As I remmember the cable handle is pulled after lid hatch button is pressed and both latches are released Thanks, JC
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Originally Posted by jctoy
Tried that a few times > ? while pushing the lid button the passenger side releases , but the driver side does not . As I remmember the cable handle is pulled after lid hatch button is pressed and both latches are released Thanks, JC
Mike
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Here's the instructions
1. Lower door windows.
2. Turn both sunshades down and loosen velcro strips at rear of door window openings
3. Unluck No.1 Bow by turning both roof latch handles outward
4. Lift No.1 Bow slightly off windshield
5. Move driver seatback forward and pull release handle forward to unlock folding top
6. Lift and hold top No.5 bow
7. Release stowage compartment lid and open
8. Lower top No.5 bow to orginal position
9. Lift No.1 bow up and rearward with a slow smooth motion
10. Fold top into stowage copartment making sure fabric is folded between bows
11. After the top is completely lowered, turn latch handles toward center of vehicle to clear compartment lid
12. Close compartment lid by pushing front edge down on each side
13. Lift gently on both edges of lid to check for proper latching.
So pull the latch and lift the rear of top, before pushing button.
Mike
1. Lower door windows.
2. Turn both sunshades down and loosen velcro strips at rear of door window openings
3. Unluck No.1 Bow by turning both roof latch handles outward
4. Lift No.1 Bow slightly off windshield
5. Move driver seatback forward and pull release handle forward to unlock folding top
6. Lift and hold top No.5 bow
7. Release stowage compartment lid and open
8. Lower top No.5 bow to orginal position
9. Lift No.1 bow up and rearward with a slow smooth motion
10. Fold top into stowage copartment making sure fabric is folded between bows
11. After the top is completely lowered, turn latch handles toward center of vehicle to clear compartment lid
12. Close compartment lid by pushing front edge down on each side
13. Lift gently on both edges of lid to check for proper latching.
So pull the latch and lift the rear of top, before pushing button.
Mike
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I would guess your cable came off your stud.
When you press the button to release the lid does it click on the drivers side yet nothing happens? If it does I would say the retaining clip came off the stud and your cable is off.
I machined an alumium part to take place of the clip that is now attached with a set screw.
When you press the button to release the lid does it click on the drivers side yet nothing happens? If it does I would say the retaining clip came off the stud and your cable is off.
I machined an alumium part to take place of the clip that is now attached with a set screw.
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by jctoy
I am looking to put the top up not down, The latches I am refering to are located under the lid were the convertible is stored,
Have you tried pushing down on the lid while pressing the release?
The top may be pressing up against the lid!
I am perusing the helms right now! It looks like there is a lever on the back side of each latch assembly. Can you reach it? I can't check it out since I have my hard top installed and I don't want the lid unlatched.
Mike
Last edited by aboatguy; Jan 14, 2006 at 07:31 PM.
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Yep, the lever works on mine! I guess I will loosen my hard top and reseat the lid tomorrow! Just push the lever on your driver side latch assembly and it should manually release. The latch is behind the seat in the carpeted area near the wheel well, there was room for my big hand to pop the latch!
If you can't find the levers shoot me an email and I will scan the page and email it to you!
I know that mine manually released, I was able to get it relatched by pressing down on the cover hard enough to bounce the car a few times until it clicked!
Mike
If you can't find the levers shoot me an email and I will scan the page and email it to you!
I know that mine manually released, I was able to get it relatched by pressing down on the cover hard enough to bounce the car a few times until it clicked!
Mike
Last edited by aboatguy; Jan 14, 2006 at 07:42 PM. Reason: Don't need to loosen top
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Originally Posted by jctoy
Yes it goes click and the driver side does not open but the passenger does open , any way to open it manually ?
I popped mine manually to test the diagram in the book and it had to be manually because I remove the fuse IAW the hardtop installation guide.
If you can't find it shoot me an email and I will scan the assembly diagram from my helms.
If you are pushing the lever and it is not popping its jammed and I would have someone manual manipulate the lever while I was pushing and pulling on the cover.
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There is a manual release cable in there. BUT if your regular cable came off the manual one slips on the same stud.
Feel around in there as that cable has a loop on the end. I'm giving advice from my 90 so I don't know if GM changed anything after that.
Feel around in there as that cable has a loop on the end. I'm giving advice from my 90 so I don't know if GM changed anything after that.
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Originally Posted by hippy
There is a manual release cable in there. BUT if your regular cable came off the manual one slips on the same stud.
Feel around in there as that cable has a loop on the end. I'm giving advice from my 90 so I don't know if GM changed anything after that.
Feel around in there as that cable has a loop on the end. I'm giving advice from my 90 so I don't know if GM changed anything after that.
Mike
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Originally Posted by hippy
Aboatguy,
The latch you are talking about is the latch to release the conv. top pins from the decklid, correct?
The latch you are talking about is the latch to release the conv. top pins from the decklid, correct?
NO, to release the decklid from the body!
Item one in both sections is attached to the latch that holds the lid down. The cable goes to the electric actuator, so even if it has popped off the lever should pop the latch.
Last edited by aboatguy; Jan 14, 2006 at 08:55 PM.
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Originally Posted by aboatguy
NO, to release the decklid from the body!
OK. What year is your diagram for? Maybe GM got smart and updated the assembly so when the fricken cable comes off you can still open the lid in under an hour.
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From: Brown Deer Wi
my 92 does not have a lever as shown in your diagram , releases only by button located on both doors and console as well under the lid on the driver-side . the only lever is in about ten inches to the middle from the driver -side which does not release the latches, Thank you