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Replacement cable part number is 85150325. About $270.
That part number is for the box and the cable that goes BELOW the gearing for the top. The top cable is another number: and the box opens to allow the top cable to be installed. I've been trying to find that darn number.
Cables are very complex, I’m surprised any car company or boat builder can make a cable that doesn’t fail after a few dozen uses. This might be a job for a joint venture between Elon Musk and the Lockheed Skunkworks. Worry not, I will call them and see if it is possible and what it will cost.
I must have put my top up and down 200 or more times without an issue. I am not exaggerating. I have the zip-ties in the glove box and just assume it will fail at some point. I will not worry about it failing since I expect it to happen. It appears that the cables only retract the speakers so I am surprised that they would fail unless there is some kink in the cable housing. Someone also asked about the zip tie length. I guess anything 6" or more will work maybe even less.
That part number is for the box and the cable that goes BELOW the gearing for the top. The top cable is another number: and the box opens to allow the top cable to be installed. I've been trying to find that darn number.
I believe you are referring to the Pivot Bracket which includes the upper side cable - P/N 85153567
I must have put my top up and down 200 or more times without an issue. I am not exaggerating. I have the zip-ties in the glove box and just assume it will fail at some point. I will not worry about it failing since I expect it to happen. It appears that the cables only retract the speakers so I am surprised that they would fail unless there is some kink in the cable housing. Someone also asked about the zip tie length. I guess anything 6" or more will work maybe even less.
I think fishfryer was joking, but my almost 4 year old, 28,000 mile 2021 daily driver has probably had the top lowered or raised at least a 1000 times. If the temp is above 50 and not raining, the top goes down when I drive it and up when I park it. No cable failures.
I think fishfryer was joking, but my almost 4 year old, 28,000 mile 2021 daily driver has probably had the top lowered or raised at least a 1000 times. If the temp is above 50 and not raining, the top goes down when I drive it and up when I park it. No cable failures.
I hear ya, but my 21 with 15k miles on it has had both cables replaced.
I think fishfryer was joking, but my almost 4 year old, 28,000 mile 2021 daily driver has probably had the top lowered or raised at least a 1000 times. If the temp is above 50 and not raining, the top goes down when I drive it and up when I park it. No cable failures.
Ditto, 22 HTC 34k miles, hundreds of top cycles, zero problems with anything.
Just got a 2024 HTC and have put zip ties in my frunk just in case. Upset that this is happening and I have a couple of questions. Is there anything that you can do as preventative maintenance, like lubricating the cable inside the sleeve some how.
Lubricating all of the parts that are moving that could cause some friction. What about eoxy or some kind of strong adhesive or even soldering where the wire is connected to the stop. Maybe an after market product will come out with a better cable design.
thanks
Just got a 2024 HTC and have put zip ties in my frunk just in case. Upset that this is happening and I have a couple of questions. Is there anything that you can do as preventative maintenance, like lubricating the cable inside the sleeve some how.
Lubricating all of the parts that are moving that could cause some friction. What about eoxy or some kind of strong adhesive or even soldering where the wire is connected to the stop. Maybe an after market product will come out with a better cable design.
thanks
This really isn't as common as some people seem to think, and the internet makes it sound. I know a bunch of C8 HTC owners and not one has had the problem. Nor have I in 4 years and 29K miles, and my top goes up and down almost every time I drive (except in winter). Something like 40% of C8 sales are HTCs and the number of people posting on the forums with the problem aren't really that many.
Why is it sad that GM superseded the part? IF there was an issue with the original part, wouldn't you want GM to improve it?
From: South Lousiana (Cajun Boys with Bad ASS Toys)
Originally Posted by Red Mist Rulz
This really isn't as common as some people seem to think, and the internet makes it sound. I know a bunch of C8 HTC owners and not one has had the problem. Nor have I in 4 years and 29K miles, and my top goes up and down almost every time I drive (except in winter). Something like 40% of C8 sales are HTCs and the number of people posting on the forums with the problem aren't really that many.
Why is it sad that GM superseded the part? IF there was an issue with the original part, wouldn't you want GM to improve it?
I edited my statement:
Why HASN'T chevrolet superceded the cable to something BETTER.
I edited my statement:
Why HASN'T chevrolet superceded the cable to something BETTER.
Because it really doesn't fail very often? I suspect the problem is with the manufacture and not the design. Hopefully they've worked with the vendor to address those problems.
From: South Lousiana (Cajun Boys with Bad ASS Toys)
Originally Posted by Red Mist Rulz
Because it really doesn't fail very often? I suspect the problem is with the manufacture and not the design. Hopefully they've worked with the vendor to address those problems.
Thats what im meaning; GM trace down the problem( in which i believe is the ends of cable coming off) get with manufactuer making the Cable to correct or sub out another cable manufacter
This really isn't as common as some people seem to think, and the internet makes it sound. I know a bunch of C8 HTC owners and not one has had the problem. Nor have I in 4 years and 29K miles, and my top goes up and down almost every time I drive (except in winter). Something like 40% of C8 sales are HTCs and the number of people posting on the forums with the problem aren't really that many.
Why is it sad that GM superseded the part? IF there was an issue with the original part, wouldn't you want GM to improve it?
Ditto, 22 HTC at 35k miles and hundreds of top cycles, zero problems with anything.
Seems like a reputable convertible top shop like this place should be able to either custom make or source a custom replacement. Having looked at a picture and personally having made custom motorcycle clutch cables, this is not anything special. I do not know the cable diameter (for reference against say a motorcycle clutch cable), but given everything I've read in this thread is the cable nipple or barrel end fails. For $400, that cable should never fail. I do not know how it's installed but either a rubber washer to reduce a possible jerking effect or spring within that section of the cable. I suspect if there's any slack, the initial pull or triggering of the top could be causing it. This must not be anything that is rising to the level of Chevrolet relooking this issue as it's easily solved by either a better made cable.
My passenger side cable broke. I was under the impression that I needed the cable with the box attached but that was my bad. The actual part needed is the upper cable bracket that retracts the bumper. The part number is shown on the box along with the part. This part costs $150 from the dealer. Don’t make the mistake thinking you need that other end with the black box it costs in excess of $400 to $600 dollars. Check out the photos. You really don’t need to replace the bracket that’s totally up to you. I just replaced the cable and it worked out well. Not sure why Chevrolet includes the bracket but oh well. All you really need is the cable. Good luck.
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