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  1. keon2k

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    #1 keon2k, Aug 29, 2017
    I have a 360 Spider.

    Convertible top is stuck fully open. I can hear the engine run, but the top is stuck.
    I need to close the roof before it start to rain.

    Any suggestions on what the problem might be? Possible to get the top up manually?
     
  2. mwstewart

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    #2 mwstewart, Aug 29, 2017
    Have you tried to turn off the engine, remove the key, turn on, start engine and try again?
     
  3. keon2k

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    #3 keon2k, Aug 29, 2017
    Yes, I have tried that. Also tried a new battery in the car for more power. The old one was bad.
     
  4. mwstewart

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    #4 mwstewart, Aug 29, 2017
    Can you hear the pump operate when you hold the switch?
     
  5. keon2k

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    #5 keon2k, Aug 29, 2017
    Yes. But nothing happens. Its like something is stuck. Any linkage or something.
     
  6. Jonkheer

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    #6 Jonkheer, Aug 29, 2017
    Is there enough fluid in the reservoir?
     
  7. blackbolt22

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    #7 blackbolt22, Aug 29, 2017
    Broken cable?
     
  8. houtie123

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    #8 houtie123, Aug 29, 2017
    Happened to me a couple of months back. Turned out the hydraulic hoses connecting to one of the Rams has failed. It's all one integrated piece - with labour was a $2000 fix. Hope you're in a different place. Do you get a whirring noise when pressing the button? If not it's likely hose failure
     
  9. mwstewart

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    #9 mwstewart, Aug 29, 2017
    A video would be good so I can judge the sound.
     
  10. mello

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    #10 mello, Aug 29, 2017
    Try using the manual tool in the toolkit to close it for now. At least the interior won't get rained on.
     
  11. mwstewart

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    #11 mwstewart, Aug 29, 2017
    Good suggestion.
     
  12. daveyator

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    #12 daveyator, Aug 29, 2017
    Oh s*@t. We have that??
     
  13. Dewinator

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    #13 Dewinator, Aug 29, 2017
    I saw the instructions when I was reading through the manual... there are like 50 steps.
     
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  14. keon2k

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    #14 keon2k, Aug 30, 2017
    Thanks for all suggestions. I will take a look tomorrow. I will also make a video and check all suggestions! :)

    Where do I put the tool to take on the top manually?
     
  15. steve_fr

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    #15 steve_fr, Aug 30, 2017
  16. keon2k

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    #16 keon2k, Aug 30, 2017
    Thanks steve_fr !

    If I decide to use manually / emergency method. Will the top work? Or does it have to stay closed all the time?
     
  17. Stout

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    #17 Stout, Aug 30, 2017
    If the manual is followed and all of the switches are tripped, then it will operate normally.
     
  18. hessank

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    #18 hessank, Aug 31, 2017
    I wish there was like a socket and you could crank it open manually and later on crank it closed and just totally bypass the electrics/limit switches interfaces. Instead, the manual steps are rigourous
     
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