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I cannot get the soft convertible top on my Mustang to raise. I have the emergency brake on, but when I press the button it will not raise the top and I do not hear any "motor sound" indicating it is even trying to lift. Could it just be a blown fuse or is the motor totally crapped out? Also, does anyone know if the top can be manually raised, even if it takes 3-4 people?? I really need to at least get it raised until I can afford to have it repaired! Thanks!!
Yes, you can raise ti manually, it willbe kind of hard if the hydraulic cylinders that raise and lower it are in good condition because it will cause the fluid to move very slowly and thus, making it a slower job of putting the top up. It can be done, usually with just 2 people, i have oen and have had the same problem. And it is most likely a relay if it is not a fuse. Yes, you can raise ti manually, it willbe kind of hard if the hydraulic cylinders that raise and lower it are in good condition because it will cause the fluid to move very slowly and thus, making it a slower job of putting the top up. It can be done, usually with just 2 people, i have oen and have had the same problem. And it is most likely a relay if it is not a fuse.
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Principles of Operation
The convertible top will only operate with the parking brake engaged and the ignition switch in the RUN position. When the parking brake is engaged, the raise and lower relay coils are grounded through the parking brake switch. The convertible top switch supplies power to the raise or lower relay coil when raise or lower is selected. This power energizes the coil causing the relay contacts to close which supplies battery power to the convertible top motor/pump assembly. The normal state of the relay is connected to ground. When the raise or lower relay is operating, the other relay remains in its normal state supplying the motor/pump ground.
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
Door and quarter window glass adjustment.
Convertible top brackets and frame.
Hydraulic motor and pump.
Hydraulic lift cylinders.
Central junction box (CJB) Fuse 20 (15A).
Battery junction box (BJB) circuit breaker CONV TOP (25A).
Wiring harness.
Loose or corroded connections.
Raise or lower relays.
Parking brake switch.
Convertible top switch.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
You don't need a manual to check the fuses 1 at a time. Just doing a visual (or use multimeter) will sometimes let you find a bad fuse. You do know that the top is raised and lowered using small motor located under the hood. Use dianostic code reader to find out who, what, where the problem is. Most readers are free to use at Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, and NAPA.
There must be a hydraulic fluid leak somewhere. Check to see if there is oil filler cap on your hydraulic pump located in the trunk compartment. Fill if necessary with just enough fluid to raise the top. The reason it won't go up is cause it is lacking pressure from the low fluid
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It is a hydraulic pump that applies pressure to the 2 hydraulic pistons to raise & lower the top. So, check for something obstructing movement first.
The convertible top:
is motor-driven.
requires parking brake engaged to complete circuit for operation.
is equipped with a back window glass (42006) . The back window glass is permanently attached to the folding top back window curtain (52500) and cannot be opened.
Check your manual for the location of the top fuse.
Your car left the factory as a hardtop and was converted to a soft top by a Chrysler authorized company so the top fuse(s) may not be with the other fuses.
Yes, you can raise ti manually, it willbe kind of hard if the hydraulic cylinders that raise and lower it are in good condition because it will cause the fluid to move very slowly and thus, making it a slower job of putting the top up. It can be done, usually with just 2 people, i have oen and have had the same problem. And it is most likely a relay if it is not a fuse.
2 of the behind back seat with motor
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