'94 covertable problem
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From: Earleton Fl
'94 covertable problem
I have a 1994 rag top, and when I put the top down, the deck lid does not "latch" correctly on the pax side. It sticks up about 1/4 in. 
You can press down on it, and it moves into position. It is latched down, but not tight like the drivers side. The top seems to be laying correctly in the well, and not binding with the deck lid.
Any ideas? Any way of adjusting this?
THANKS
You can press down on it, and it moves into position. It is latched down, but not tight like the drivers side. The top seems to be laying correctly in the well, and not binding with the deck lid.Any ideas? Any way of adjusting this?
THANKS
Last edited by rogergcam; Feb 4, 2014 at 08:24 PM. Reason: spelling
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Is there any adjustment on/in the latch itself? I dread the thought of even messing with it...I cant even hang a bi-fold door right!Thanks for the info and the pictures...MUCH APPRECIATED !!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Olney MD
convertible Solenoids
Not to threadjack, but...
Both my solenoids work, but the one on the driver's side doesn't pull the cable far enough to release the latch (too much slack). Is there an adjustment to reduce the slack that would make the latch release?? I have the FSM and there's no mention of any adjustment.
Thanks!
Both my solenoids work, but the one on the driver's side doesn't pull the cable far enough to release the latch (too much slack). Is there an adjustment to reduce the slack that would make the latch release?? I have the FSM and there's no mention of any adjustment.
Thanks!
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Maryland
The latches appear to work correctly. I sprayed them with WD40, and then re-greased them with some silicone spray grease-no difference. Is there any adjustment on/in the latch itself? I dread the thought of even messing with it...I cant even hang a bi-fold door right!
Thanks for the info and the pictures...MUCH APPRECIATED !!!
Is there any adjustment on/in the latch itself? I dread the thought of even messing with it...I cant even hang a bi-fold door right!Thanks for the info and the pictures...MUCH APPRECIATED !!!
But if you're as uncertain as it sounds about your ability to do such things, you might want to enlist the help of a talented mechanic, rather than wading into this one on your own.
Live well,
SJW
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Maryland
Not to threadjack, but...
Both my solenoids work, but the one on the driver's side doesn't pull the cable far enough to release the latch (too much slack). Is there an adjustment to reduce the slack that would make the latch release?? I have the FSM and there's no mention of any adjustment.
Thanks!
Both my solenoids work, but the one on the driver's side doesn't pull the cable far enough to release the latch (too much slack). Is there an adjustment to reduce the slack that would make the latch release?? I have the FSM and there's no mention of any adjustment.
Thanks!
Live well,
SJW
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Melting Slicks
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From: North side of Houston Texas
The three gold colored screws that hold the latch on, perhaps if you loosen those you can adjust the latches? I don't know...I'm just thinking out loud I guess. I'm interested in this cuz my '92 is displaying the same symptom yours is although if I press down on mine hard it latches in the right position.