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Robert Thomas Posted on Oct 17, 2019
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Convertable top will not lock to the windshield nor trunk to the body

08 chrysler sebring limited convertable will not complete top up or top down operation

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The arms that operate the top are out of adjustment or the motor is getting weak. I suspect you will need to take it to a couple shops and get written estimates.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 17, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 chrysler sebring convertable top will go down but will not

Typically, when when this happens, the system is low on fluid and/or must be bled. Here are the procedures:
Lower the top to the full down position.

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion, seat back and inner quarter trim panels. Pull up sharply on the seat cushion at the front about midway between the middle of the seat and the outside edges. The seat back is held in by nuts. The quarter trim panels are held in by screws I think.
  2. Remove the cylinder mounting brackets and remove the cylinders from the trunnion pivot mounts.
  3. Rotate the cylinders 180 degrees (the hose fittings will now face to front of the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the motor/pump retaining clips from the body.
  5. Rotate and raise the motor/pump assembly so the reservoir is in the up position. The rubber filler plug will be at the top.
  6. Raise motor/pump fitting to at least 2 inches above the horizontal rear seat back reinforcement.
  7. Tilt the motor/pump assembly to approximately the 10 o'clock position, with the rubber filler plug still at the top CAUTION: THE MOTOR/PUMP ASSEMBLY MUST REMAIN IN THE CURRENT POSITION UNTIL THE RUBBER FILLER PLUG IS REINSTALLED IN THE Step 12.
  8. Remove the rubber fill plug from reservoir.
  9. Fill the hydraulic system by adding Dexron 2 Automatic Transmission Fluid to the bottom of the fill hole CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE TOP SWITCH IN THE UP (CLOSING THE TOP) DIRECTION.
  10. With two people, activate the top switch in the down (opening the top) position to fully retract the cylinder rods and hold for approximately 5 seconds, until the motor/pump stalls. A percolating or gurgle sound/feeling is an indication that the procedure is working.
  11. Top off the motor/pump with Dexron 2 and insert the filler plug.
  12. Install the motor/pump assembly into the vehicle mounting bracket.
  13. Rotate the cylinders back to the original position (hose fitting rearward)
  14. Install the motor/pump lead and hydraulic line clips (the hydraulic line clips are to assist in the production process) to ensure that the seat back/seat cushion do not pinch the lines. If the sticky side is no longer holding to the floor pan, the clips can be left off.
  15. Ensure that the bushing is still on the trunnion pivot mount and bracket. Tap the top switch in (raising the top) to get the cylinder trunnion onto the trunnion pivot mounts, if needed.
  16. Install cylinder mounting brackets.
  17. Raise and lower the top to ensure proper operation.
  18. Install the inner quarter panels, and the rear seat back and cushion.
  19. And Just a fair warning here - you WILL spill fluid inside your car. If you manage not to, I want to know how. I cover everything with garbage bags because there have been a few instances where I accidentally hit the button the wrong way and that stuff went EVERYWHERE. Be careful and good luck.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 chrysler sebring convertable limited misfire on all cylinder

Assuming a "complete" tune up is plugs and wires. Recheck all wires that they click into fit. I would put fuel additive in the gas tank, I prefer to use the $3.00 method as opposed to the $65.00 cleaning method. You may need to do this more than once, but most deposits can be cleaned from the injectors by just running the additives. I'll bet you a quarter she 'purring' again in 3 days. Yes I've got the quarter. Sheesh!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 01, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 BMW 328i Convertable Top wont go up or down

Check the electric motors at that are located underneath the fabric in the trunk of the car. One is behind the left tail light the other underneath the roof hold.

First open them up if the gears are exposed it means that they are not engaged. To re engage simply push them back into place.

Before re engaging manually bring up the roof and then press the roof sequence button.

To make sure that the roof electric motors are functioning before re engaging let someone press the button and check that the gears move, While disengaged they will only move for about 5 to 10 seconds.

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2011

SOURCE: keys locked in trunk 2004

any mobile locksmith can get you into the trunk. or at least cut a key for the door and ignition and then use the inside trunk release. They will tell you the cost up front.

Your local dealer may be able to cut a key using the vin number.

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inside the trim panel between back or trunk
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The convertable top will not let down , couls it be the motor and if so where is the motor located for the convertable top

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