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Convertible top won't open or close

Convertible top will not open or close, what could the problem be?

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You could have any number of problems. The 2 things you can easily do are make sure the trunk partition panel is in place to allow top operation and make sure you have at least 12 volts at your battery(starting the cat should take care of that). Beyond that you really need diagnostic equipment that can communicate with the top control unit to figure out why the top isn't working. Possible causes are low fluid level due to a leak in the system, failed position switch or broken wire between switch and control unit, or a failed pump, among others.

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