Convertible Problem - What did I do Now!

[digigo]

Hey there,

Okay, I did a dumb thing to start with - I took the cab through the automated car wash (I don't know what got into me!) - okay then... I did another dumb thing!

As I was coming out and leaving the car wash, I did the "auto top down" sequence (care of a SmartTop unit since she's a 2000) and started to drive away.

Okay, I did a third dumb thing and went over 45 km/h (which I'm usually pretty good about going slow when the top is doing its thing) and of course it stopped mid sequence.

I pulled over and tried to finish getting the top down and it made a funny noise (some clicking) and wouldn't completely close.

I put the top back up to get her home and now it won't even start the "top down" sequence - the flashing light on the dash is doing it's warning dance...

What have I done this time!

Please and thanks as always....

[wross996TT]

2 minutes in the penalty box....OK First, Does the top work if you hold the button (not the one touch)? Sequence the roof down-up and then try again.

[digigo]

It felt like a 5 minute major - but when it stopped raining here this afternoon, I tried it again and it worked just the way it should (weird).

Almost like it was a bad dream.....

Thanks and Have a Good Weekend!

[digigo]

Spoke too soon on the magical repair!

I got in for my Sunday drive just now and went to put the top down - from the compartment it makes a distinct on/off click noise (2 clicks) and then the dash flashes 3 quick times and then off for the cabrio light.

Any suggestions would be most apprectiated!

Please and thanks....

[wross996TT]

It sounds like an intermittent problem. First check the connection of the SmartTop module (I assume you know how to get to it). It sometimes becomes loose. make sure there is a velcro strap holding it in tight. If that is not it, then call Wilhelmy (it may need to be replaced).

[digigo]

Will do - I'l keep my fingers crossed that the module is indeed the issue - my only problem now (and I had a quick look through the forums - maybe not a good enough look though) is how to take the top down manually if the power is not working.

Would love some direction (or a point in the right direction!)

Please and thanks - as usual!

[swynn97]

Instructions should be in the manual, but basically there is a hex socket in one of the hard top mount holes that you can insert the hard top wrench in to to lower the hard top.

Simon

[digigo]

Okay, I took apart the back seat panel and took out the clamshell opening hex key. I opened the hatch, unplugged the wires for the top, and got at the Smarttop module.

I removed it and put it back together and tested the top.

It worked completely to the point of the clamshell still being opened (which I figured was due to my manually opening it)

I lowered the clamshell with the hex key to the point of it "looking" closed.

When I cycled the top again it still wouldn't function properly so I thought that maybe it had to be "fine tuned".

I got back in there and turned the hex key about a quarter turn and it closed completely - but now the threads felt stripped! (it felt like it had no resistance now - when prior it needed a little jam to get it turning)

I turned the bolt to remove it and hopefully get a look at the damage - and it came out without any strange marks on it at all...

Any clue as to what might be going on?

The top doesn't cycle through completely now and I think it might be time for a service call......

Please help if possible.

Thanks.

[guyanderson]

I am in the middle of the same issue. Curious to know if your top is working and if a service call was necessary?