Convertible top Care and cleaning?

There are only Two things in the right rear the pump motor and the top ajar switch. This sounds like the motor is locked up or the top is jammed or going the wrong way. First disconnect the motor and if the noise stops it's the hydraulic unit trying to move the top watch the top to make sure it's going the right way, the top ajar switch could be bad. If you're confident in the hydraulic unit and motor the only thing left is a jammed top, a bad connection at the hydraulic unit, or the top ajar switch. I hope this helps. Take care.

Have the codes read. No year make or model.. I can fix convertibles, but care not to mess with them. I do electrical and electronics on engine and transmissions.

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.

You can test it with a vacuum pump

I would be say if new spark plugs,new air
filter,new or clean rotor & cap,synthetic oil,don't take care
of it,you will need a new converter

Don't forget the oxygen sensor may be old as well

Clean out all leaves & dirt between the condenser
& radiator & make sure it doesn't over heat

The converter may be blocked as well as worn out

Clean the battery cables this may be a corrosion problem, also test the battery and the charging system performance.

I had the same problem with the window in my 2003 beetle convertible. I purchased 3m windo-weld super fast A10E2A and single step glass primer A13B5A also 3m. I ordered it online from Auto Body Toolmart. It was very easy to do and is in there really tight. Unlatch the top just enought to release the tension.
1. clean the window and remover any old glue with a razor blade
2. use acetone to make sure the rim around the glass is clean
3. apply thr gass primer and let dry
4. apply the glue which is black so put on a thin bead and I used gloves so I could make sure it was on both the window and also the fabric of the top. You must work fast because it sets up in 15 minutes.
5. Then take blue masking tape and secure the glass by taping all around the top. up and down and from side to side.
6. allow to dry for 6 to 12 hours. the clean off any extra glue with a razor.
The total cost was $39 dollars instead of having to buy a new tp

I always use marine conditioner for boat seats...............Hope this helps.

my name is david with topsinc.we can take care of the problem. we are on our 3rd top that we are taking care of for customers with yhe same problem.we get a new convertible top .but not from the dealership.the total price for top and labor is 1800.00$ call us at 772-589-3424or website www.topsinc.net