C5 convertible lowering help

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Nov 23, 2016 | 03:34 PM

ArtimusGordon1

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C5 convertible lowering help

The button to release the top boot only CLICKS when pushed. The top will not release from boot. I am trying to lower the top. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for ANY help. Art

Nov 23, 2016 | 03:45 PM

rrwirsi

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The button to release the top boot only CLICKS when pushed. The top will not release from boot. I am trying to lower the top. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for ANY help. Art

Have you followed the procedures for lowering the top in your Owners Manual? Just asking.

Nov 23, 2016 | 03:57 PM

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The button to release the top boot only CLICKS when pushed. The top will not release from boot. I am trying to lower the top. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for ANY help. Art

Make sure your trunk is completely closed

Nov 23, 2016 | 04:31 PM

ArtimusGordon1

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Have you followed the procedures for lowering the top in your Owners Manual? Just asking.

Thanks for your speedy reply. Double checked the manual and was following the procedure correctly. The problem I had was that I was NOT lifting the front of the top up high enough to release the back of the top and also the back seal was sticking tightly. All is well now, thanks again for help. Art

Nov 23, 2016 | 04:36 PM

ArtimusGordon1

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C5 convertible lowering

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Make sure your trunk is completely closed

RED RAG TOP, Thanks for your response. That happened the first time I tried lowering the top, not this time. (See my other reply). Thanks again, Art

Nov 23, 2016 | 04:50 PM

rrwirsi

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Did you try to use the manual trip? This is a wire that is connected to mechanism that released the lid. It should be visible but may be tucked in back of the seats after the divider. I use this to release my top all the time.