Convertible Top Operation Problem

[midlifecrisis99cobra]

Switch works. Motor runs. Passenger side of mechanism seems to be working OK. Drivers side both up and down seems to be dragged into position by passenger side. Have to help it up manually.

Ideas?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

There are cables that actuate the top, it sounds like one is broken to me.

 

[hotdog71]

My Top is FUBAR right now too

I just had to order two new Hydrolic Rams for Ford and it set me back $315 of course I only needed one @ $145+Tax but they are sold as a pair only

Mine passanger side seal leaked and now its empty.

 

[midlifecrisis99cobra]

There are cables that actuate the top, it sounds like one is broken to me.

If I pull the backseat out can I get to all that stuff pretty easily?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

You would have to remove the back seat, rear trim panels, and possibly headliner to access and inspect all the components. I believe that the cables would be accessed by removing the head liner.

 

[GDawg]

First thing you need to check is the hydraulic fluid level. Are there any obvious leaks? Remove drive motor filler plug. Fluid should be level with bottom of plug hole. If needed, refill with Mercon Multi-purpose ATF (XT-2-QDX). If it's low and you refill it, operate the system a few times to get the air out of it. If that doesn't correct the problem... post on. I'll deliver the next steps. Leaks and low fluid are most likely your problem.

 

[midlifecrisis99cobra]

I'll check this weekend.

 

[hotdog71]

Hi,

I just replaced my passanger side hydrolic ram today and filled up with recommended ATF and now it works better then factory and no leaking.

I had to remove my light bar, trim panels, speaker assembly to swap it out.

good luck.