Toyota Celica GT 1998 top doesn't open or close but I hear the motor running. Where are the top motor and the fluid tank, in the trunk?

consider topping up fluids, driving at night [ easier to inspect than in daylight ] untill engine heats up stop,
open hood and use bright flashlight to inspect. may just be pin hole in hoses or loose clamps. look at overflow
expansion tank return for leaks to ensure overflow tank is higher up when engine temperature is up.

SOUND LIKE PROBLEM IN THE BATTERY.

have you tried those "Hidden Fuses" towards the front passenger side bottom/feet area right side... you may have to wiggle a bit.. remove carpet and panel.. you will some hidden fuses... not 100%.. but they r there

I found that the 97-99 ST204 Celica uses the same Alpine alarm used by the BMW E23 so I tried the instructions for that and it worked, so if anybody else needs this info here it is

My remote is P/N 08191-00900

1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood.
2. The security system must be in "disarm" mode. The key must be removed from the ignition key slot.

Enter Code-Learning Mode
3. Open the trunk and leave it open.
4. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat.
5. Close the driver's door.
6. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the "off" position and position 2 (ignition "ON", all dash warning lamps will illuminate). The red status LED will illuminate continuously, and the siren will "chirp" once, to indicate that the code-learning mode has been initiated.

DO NOT START THE ENGINE

The ignition switch cycling in step #6 must be performed within ten seconds.

The sequence in steps #1-6 must be performed within 45 seconds.

Registering/Delete ID Code(s)
7. Open driver's door, (remain seated in driver's seat)
8. Close driver's door.
Edit: an extra step is required here for the Celica- cycle the ignition key once more from off to ignition on then back to off
9. Press and release any button on the remote you wish to register into the system. The status LED will shut off momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to register the remaining three ID codes.

Exiting Code-Learning Mode
11. Open driver's door, and exit from vehicle, leaving the door opened.
12. Close trunk.
13. Close driver's door. The LED will turn off and the siren will "chirp" twice.
14. The initialization procedure is now completed, test all remotes to confirm operation

right side trunk speaker Or Left Side Trunk Speaker There Is A Wire Harness For The Back

LOOK IN THE TRUNK AREA.

There are a number of switches that need to be closed in order for the motor to operate. In particular there's a microswitch in the hood just above the left-hand seat which makes sure the motor doesn't operate until the hood has been lifted slightly.

My hood stopped working and I found the cable to the microswitch had been cut by the hood mechanism. Replacing the cable solved the problem.

The latches are adjustable.
The top will not come all of the way forward because you may below on fluid.
Behind the rear seat is your motor/pump/reservoir combination.
With the top down, fill the reservoir to overflowing with ATF.
Cycle the system a few times and repeat.
Do this till the reservoir will take no more fluid.
Check the lines and cylinders for leaks. The fluid must be going somewhere.
If you replace any lines or cylinders, always do them in pairs.
Karl at Topgunwon.com

your best bet is to have a mufflershop repair the hole. as far as the rear deck lid . you can go to a salvage yard to get a used and repaint it or go to a dealer,however at the dealer it will be pricey.

Check the harness connections located inside r-rear trunk panel. You will find power top motor & wire harness there.