Vert Top Not Working--Help!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anaheim California
Vert Top Not Working--Help!
Went to put the top up using the dash switch with the engine running. The top latched at the front but stopped working just before it could seal at the rear. Top is not secure at the rear seal and was flapping up and down on the ride home.
It says "top not secure" on the DIC and says "only possible to secure the top manually". I tried the dash switch several time and same messages. No hydraulic noise when the top button is pressed either way. I also noticed that the rear hatch does not open with the fob or switch by the license plates. Only can use trunk key.
Could it be a fuse, etc. I want to try to troubleshoot this before taking to the dealer. The dealers here do not have a lot of experience with convertible repair here.
Anyone have this problem? Thanks
It says "top not secure" on the DIC and says "only possible to secure the top manually". I tried the dash switch several time and same messages. No hydraulic noise when the top button is pressed either way. I also noticed that the rear hatch does not open with the fob or switch by the license plates. Only can use trunk key.
Could it be a fuse, etc. I want to try to troubleshoot this before taking to the dealer. The dealers here do not have a lot of experience with convertible repair here.
Anyone have this problem? Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Gambrills, Maryland
Not sure what year your car is, but for my '17 the owner's manual discusses manual top movement on page 54. Should be pretty close thereabout for other years.
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press <the top operation switch> to either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
pressing the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually adjust the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
they are retracted but not latched.
This requires more than one person.
1. On each side of the tonneau
cover, lift and pivot rearward
into the fully open position.
2. Lift and pivot the convertible
top rearward into the fully
stowed position.
If the convertible top does not
operate after this adjustment, close
the tonneau cover and take it to
your dealer for service.
Allen
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press <the top operation switch> to either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
pressing the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually adjust the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
they are retracted but not latched.
This requires more than one person.
1. On each side of the tonneau
cover, lift and pivot rearward
into the fully open position.
2. Lift and pivot the convertible
top rearward into the fully
stowed position.
If the convertible top does not
operate after this adjustment, close
the tonneau cover and take it to
your dealer for service.
Allen
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Terrell North Carolina
There was a trunk latch recall that should have been done on your car that could cause the issue you are having, however as another member noted, disconnect battery negative
terminal for 5 min. to see if computer reboot fixes the issue.
terminal for 5 min. to see if computer reboot fixes the issue.
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anaheim California
Is the trunk latch in circuit with the top switch or two different issues?
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Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Anaheim California
Not sure what year your car is, but for my '17 the owner's manual discusses manual top movement on page 54. Should be pretty close thereabout for other years.
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press <the top operation switch> to either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
pressing the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually adjust the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
they are retracted but not latched.
This requires more than one person.
1. On each side of the tonneau
cover, lift and pivot rearward
into the fully open position.
2. Lift and pivot the convertible
top rearward into the fully
stowed position.
If the convertible top does not
operate after this adjustment, close
the tonneau cover and take it to
your dealer for service.
Allen
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press <the top operation switch> to either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue
pressing the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually adjust the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
they are retracted but not latched.
This requires more than one person.
1. On each side of the tonneau
cover, lift and pivot rearward
into the fully open position.
2. Lift and pivot the convertible
top rearward into the fully
stowed position.
If the convertible top does not
operate after this adjustment, close
the tonneau cover and take it to
your dealer for service.
Allen
Last edited by jtranger; Apr 15, 2018 at 10:13 PM.
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Drifting
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Had a problem with my windows not indexing. Top was secure. Pulled battery, then it showed top not secure. Cycled top, then the windows indexed.
There is definitely some kind of bug in the system.
Try using the hydraulic release to lower it. In my C6 it was located behind the passenger seat.
Then try to cycle it.
There is definitely some kind of bug in the system.
Try using the hydraulic release to lower it. In my C6 it was located behind the passenger seat.
Then try to cycle it.
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