2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

88 convertible roof wont close

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Old 05-10-2011 | 11:03 AM
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anyone maybe have an idea why suddenly my roof opens on my 88 vert, but suddenly it wont move a millimetre towards closing back up????...no beeper sound either????...till i sort it, im stuck with an open car unable to move, let alone close the roof back up at all??????....cheers[attachment=47681:051.JPG]
Old 05-10-2011 | 11:25 AM
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Any noises at all, like the motors trying to move it? Or is just nothing happening at all?



I've heard of other vert owners disconnecting their motors and raising/lowering the top by hand, but I don't know how that'd done.
Old 05-10-2011 | 09:24 PM
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there are manual cranks on the motors just like the headlights have. Not sure of the exact location though as ive never had to use it myself. however with it not beeping i wonder if either the dash switch or safety switch could be the culprit. This is one of those things you just have to start testing things to narrow the options. I know the ebrake must be up to operate the top id check that switch first.
Old 05-11-2011 | 10:27 AM
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BTW, that's a nice looking vert!
Old 05-13-2011 | 05:35 AM
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cheers for the comments but turns out my f@#ken battery was just too flat to lift it...had it off the road installing an 8 inch dvd player for a few days and never thought maybe the battery was draining...thanx for the comments though..muchly appreciated..ill upload some pics of the interior soon
Old 05-13-2011 | 08:55 AM
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Haha, hooray for easy fixes!
Old 05-23-2011 | 03:50 PM
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rule one always disconnect the battery for any kind of electrical work haha
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