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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I need help - after ride last nite when i went to put top up
I was not able to pop lid were vert top is located behind seats
i hear it clicking and one side pops but the driver side doesnt
any suggestions

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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You might try re-seating the latches by pushing down fairly hard. Then try the release button. If this fails then I believe there are 'emergency' release cables attached to each latch. At least there are on my 86. You will probably have to dig around under the carpet near the latches to find the cables. Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Cable might have fallen off ...mine did once..
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Weck86
You might try re-seating the latches by pushing down fairly hard. Then try the release button. If this fails then I believe there are 'emergency' release cables attached to each latch. At least there are on my 86. You will probably have to dig around under the carpet near the latches to find the cables. Hope this helps.
Ill try to dig for cable
does you latch click loud when you press button
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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My 1987 convertible has a yellow button in the front of the center console bin; this button actually is more reliable than either door switch. Yes, latch is quite a loud pop.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Sometimes on mine if you hear the pop but it does not lift up I can use my free hand to lift it while I use the button.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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I found the cable to use manually Thanks for your input
i would have never known that it have cables to release
much appreciated!!!!!!!! My top is up
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