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C5 Convertible Top
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Heel & Toe
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C5 Convertible Top
I've had my white 1998 a few weeks and think I've messed up something. I pushed the hatch release button (that stores the top) behind the driver's seat, while the top was secured in the up position.
I don't remember seeing a piece of cloth covering that entire curved section behind both seats, until now. I haven't driven it but a couple of times, but somehow it just looks different. Could someone with a convertible look at theirs while the top is up, and let me know if this cloth covering the curved areas behind the seats is normal. I think the waterfall and the curves behind the seats is the best part of the interior.
When I pushed that button it made a grinding noise and I knew immediately that I should have waited until I had lifted the top first.
I don't remember seeing a piece of cloth covering that entire curved section behind both seats, until now. I haven't driven it but a couple of times, but somehow it just looks different. Could someone with a convertible look at theirs while the top is up, and let me know if this cloth covering the curved areas behind the seats is normal. I think the waterfall and the curves behind the seats is the best part of the interior.
When I pushed that button it made a grinding noise and I knew immediately that I should have waited until I had lifted the top first.
Last edited by Donnasophia; Apr 18, 2011 at 02:20 AM. Reason: Add info
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From: Tuscaloosa AL
well I havent ever tried to open it with the top up but I can tell you that there is a piece of cloth that covers the back area when the top is up.
Have you put the top down since you heard the grinding noise?
Can you elaborate on the grinding noise? how long did it last?
Have you put the top down since you heard the grinding noise?
Can you elaborate on the grinding noise? how long did it last?
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Heel & Toe
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well I havent ever tried to open it with the top up but I can tell you that there is a piece of cloth that covers the back area when the top is up.
Have you put the top down since you heard the grinding noise?
Can you elaborate on the grinding noise? how long did it last?
Have you put the top down since you heard the grinding noise?
Can you elaborate on the grinding noise? how long did it last?
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Last edited by Donnasophia; Apr 18, 2011 at 10:35 AM. Reason: typo
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I have recetly bought a 2001 convertible and I can tell you what is "normal" for mine. I obviously unlatch the top from the windshield pillar then pull it back which in turn releases tension on the back part of the top which the pulls upward allowing access to the waterfall cover. I reach in a hit the button which "pops" the cover open allowing for the top the then be folded back and stored under cover as you already know. I also have noticed though that if my windows are up, when I pop the waterfall cover it automatically lowers both windows. The car obviously assumes you are going somewhere with the top down and wants you to enjoy the ride 
So what you may be hearing is the window motor??? Just my 2 cents....
So what you may be hearing is the window motor??? Just my 2 cents....
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Heel & Toe
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From: Missouri
I have recetly bought a 2001 convertible and I can tell you what is "normal" for mine. I obviously unlatch the top from the windshield pillar then pull it back which in turn releases tension on the back part of the top which the pulls upward allowing access to the waterfall cover. I reach in a hit the button which "pops" the cover open allowing for the top the then be folded back and stored under cover as you already know. I also have noticed though that if my windows are up, when I pop the waterfall cover it automatically lowers both windows. The car obviously assumes you are going somewhere with the top down and wants you to enjoy the ride So what you may be hearing is the window motor??? Just my 2 cents....
So what you may be hearing is the window motor??? Just my 2 cents....
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The cloth is always there with the top up, you probably just didn't notice. The only motor running when you push the button should be both power windows going down. Unless the cover unlock button was "cycling" because the cover wasn't able to pop up and that's what you heard.
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From: Missouri
The cloth is always there with the top up, you probably just didn't notice. The only motor running when you push the button should be both power windows going down. Unless the cover unlock button was "cycling" because the cover wasn't able to pop up and that's what you heard.
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From: Tuscaloosa AL
Ya know I was thinking the same thing. I wouldnt mind knowing the logic behind that piece of cloth. Not only would it look better on my car but when I have the windows down and the top up it flaps in the wind.
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When you press "the button" you are not actuating any sort of motor - its a lock release just like when you press "the button" to release the trunk. If you hear a motor running it has nothing to do with the hatch relase.
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The noise you hear is the sound of the windows going down. Pushing the button under the waterfall activates the window down motors.
