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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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YOUR RESEARCHReplaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position.
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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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Check parking brake switch though

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I would suggest checking the parking brake switch though.
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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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Check parking brake switch though

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I would suggest checking the parking brake switch though.
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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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Check parking brake switch though

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I would suggest checking the parking brake switch though.
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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

Replace battery

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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position.
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Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest?

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POST 1Original post

I need your help! Battery failed last night on my Porchea 911 Cab while top was down; got jump start and made it home. However, when I was putting the top down the battery failed again when top was about 4 inches from closing/locking. Replaced battery but now the top won't move, and the "top" light in dash above speedometer doesn't come on when key is in proper position. Windows still work and the fuse appears to be ok position #1. What do you suggest? Can I get a manual to figure out how to put top up or down manually to get it somewhere to fix? I need your help!!! Thank you! __________________ This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here:

POST 2Original post

Yes the Bentley Manual does have the emergency closing procedure. Go to pelicanparts.com and search for: PEL-P905 to find the manual. Definitely worth the money it has TONS of good information for you. I would suggest checking the parking brake switch though. When you lift the parking brake lever does the "park brake" light come on in the dash? - Casey

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