Power top problem
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Power top problem
I just got a C6 Vert with power top. When you raise the top the tonneau top hangs on the window frame as it comes down. Anybody had this problem. It works but makes a horrible noise.
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Common problem. There are elastic cords in the top that are supposed to pull the bottom of the top forward far enough to allow the tonneau to pass. The cords, or straps, can be shortened to tighten them up again or they can be replaced. I, stress I, don't consider it a DIY job but I think a couple owners here have done it. Generally your best bet is take it to the dealer if under warranty or if no warranty search out a local shop that knows Vette vert tops.
Edit: Oh, or you can get in the habit of reaching back and holding the bottom of the top for a few seconds each time.
Edit: Oh, or you can get in the habit of reaching back and holding the bottom of the top for a few seconds each time.
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From: kansas city mo.
I do as Rick T said and many others. Just reach back with your right hand and gently pull forward on the bottom fold when the top is folded up. Takes all of 2 seconds and the big plus is it will not be sitting at a chevy dealer all day.
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Yep, my 2012 GS vert starting thumping the window frame after say maybe 100 or so up/downs of the top. The dealer told me they could replace the straps but once those stretch, well likely it would just start doing it again. So I decided a year ago to just do the reach over my shoulder grab. It's easy and it works. Not an eloquent solution but I don't want them tearing my entire top down (they told me the straps are inside the top, between the top of the top and the liner if that makes any sense. Especially since it would likely only be a short term fix. I've heard folks talking about this who own some of the early C6's, 05's, 06's etc. And you'd think GM would fix the problem after it hangs around for numerous years. But apparently not..
Anyway I use the two finger grab to gently tug forward as the tonneau cover passes by. Works well. Just not eloquent for such a nice car.
bob
Anyway I use the two finger grab to gently tug forward as the tonneau cover passes by. Works well. Just not eloquent for such a nice car.
bob
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Yep, my 2012 GS vert starting thumping the window frame after say maybe 100 or so up/downs of the top. The dealer told me they could replace the straps but once those stretch, well likely it would just start doing it again. So I decided a year ago to just do the reach over my shoulder grab. It's easy and it works. Not an eloquent solution but I don't want them tearing my entire top down (they told me the straps are inside the top, between the top of the top and the liner if that makes any sense. Especially since it would likely only be a short term fix. I've heard folks talking about this who own some of the early C6's, 05's, 06's etc.
Anyway I use the two finger grab to gently tug forward as the tonneau cover passes by. Works well. Just not eloquent for such a nice car. And you'd think GM would fix the problem after it hangs around for numerous years. But apparently not..
bob
Anyway I use the two finger grab to gently tug forward as the tonneau cover passes by. Works well. Just not eloquent for such a nice car. And you'd think GM would fix the problem after it hangs around for numerous years. But apparently not..
bob
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Welcome to the world of Corvette power tops. This is a common problem as well as other issues with the power top. As some have stated....become a custom to the "Two Finger Holdback" dance....LOL. Definitely not worth taking to a dealer and possibly getting it back in worse condition then when they got it.
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Tonneau cover not closed problem
Hi
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
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From: Arlington Texas
Hi
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
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From: Tucson Arizona
Hi
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
Did you return the header release handle to the closed position after releasing the top from the header? The handle will hit the underside of the top storage cover if you don't.
Last edited by RJRSW; Aug 13, 2014 at 08:07 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
No i never tested it because they gave me a bumper to bumper warranty.
I called them and they said to bring it in and they will fix it.
All that i can say is that the Rick Hendrick dealership is awesome.
Alan
PS i will try the top again tomorrow
No i never tested it because they gave me a bumper to bumper warranty.
I called them and they said to bring it in and they will fix it.
All that i can say is that the Rick Hendrick dealership is awesome.
Alan
PS i will try the top again tomorrow
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Hi
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
I put my top down for the first time since i picked it up (2007) yesterday and everything went perfectly until the tonneau cover was almost down. I heard a motor still going and there was a 1/2" gap when it stopped coming down. Information center said Tonneau cover not down.
I called the dealer and he said to bring it over and he will take car of it. The question is did i do something wrong?
Thanks
Alan
Sorry to hear about your Tonneau cover concern! I see that you’re taking your car into your dealership, please let me know how that appointment goes and the outcome of your visit. We are always here to assist you if you need any help working with the dealership! Hope everything goes well!
Thanks,
Jeff M
Chevrolet Customer Care
Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Alan,
Sorry to hear about your Tonneau cover concern! I see that you’re taking your car into your dealership, please let me know how that appointment goes and the outcome of your visit. We are always here to assist you if you need any help working with the dealership! Hope everything goes well!
Thanks,
Jeff M
Chevrolet Customer Care
Sorry to hear about your Tonneau cover concern! I see that you’re taking your car into your dealership, please let me know how that appointment goes and the outcome of your visit. We are always here to assist you if you need any help working with the dealership! Hope everything goes well!
Thanks,
Jeff M
Chevrolet Customer Care
Alan