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Manual Operation of Convertible Top

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HELP! I need to know how to drop the convertible top when the electronic method isn't working. I push the drop button but the only thing that happens is that the convertible top light on the instrument cluster starts flashing. I'venever had a problem with the top before.

Is there a manual method to drop the top when the button isn't functioning?

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HELP!  I need to know how to drop the convertible top when the electronic method isn't working.  I push the drop button but the only thing that happens is that the convertible top light on the instrument cluster starts flashing. I'venever had a problem with the top before.

Is there a manual method to drop the top when the button isn't functioning?

On page 141 through 147 of the 2002 owners manual are detailed instructions for moving the top manually. If you have a different year, look under the section "closing roofs"

I assume that you have the emergency brake pulled when you do this, and the spoiler down & engine cover closed?

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The process is in your manual.

However, your problem may be as simple as a micro-switch replacment. Does the "BRAKE" light up on your instrument cluster when you pullup the brake handle in order to operate the top? If it doesn't then you will probably need to replace the micro-switch that is connected to the e-Brake.

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The process is in your manual.

However, your problem may be as simple as a micro-switch replacment.  Does the "BRAKE" light up on your instrument cluster when you pullup the brake handle in order to operate the top?  If it doesn't then you will probably need to replace the micro-switch that is connected to the e-Brake.

This is what happened to mine. Simple replacement of a $5 part...

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The process is in your manual.

However, your problem may be as simple as a micro-switch replacment.  Does the "BRAKE" light up on your instrument cluster when you pullup the brake handle in order to operate the top?  If it doesn't then you will probably need to replace the micro-switch that is connected to the e-Brake.

Thanks, but the brake light seems to be operating ok. I tried to use the doorkey method of opening & closing the top but no go. Windows will close up automatically but no movement in the top.

I don't have the operations manual with me. Anybody have the quick & dirty instructions to drop the top? Please post here or e-mail.

Thanks everyone.

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Are the flaps getting caught up?  They are the ones that fold down the side near the body.

No problem with the flaps, but after trying the door locks again I was able to get the interior switch working again.

Seems like the closing process wasn't completed the last time it was operated. After getting the windows to close (from the door lock method) the interior switch worked.

Thanks, now I can put the hardtop on!

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