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YOUR RESEARCH2002 Cab roof latch microswitch issue
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Inspect hook
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I went out and raised the top to inspect the hook.
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My new one has been running strong for over 2 years
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Consider using a spot of Gorilla glue/adhesive to keep it snug on the metal hook.
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On my car, I fixed it the easy way in 5 minutes by cutting off the rounded part intended to attach the cover and glued the plastic cover to the hook.
I've posted a few times about the top on my 2002 cab and I am pleased to report the top itself works 100% perfectly now that I have restored the hydraulics. I have one nagging problem that has a workaround, but as a perfectionist, I want to fix it. When the top motion completes, the hook properly engages the receiver in the windshield frame, draws down and seals water tight. No malfunction in any of that motion. The hook is supposed to engage a microswitch in the receiver that allows you to raise the rear windows. It doesn't. The microswitch works though. If you squeeze your pinky or a pencil up in there between the hook and the receiver hole you can feel the microswitch move, hear it click, and then you can actually raise the rear windows. It's almost like if the hook tip were a little longer, it could actuate the microswitch better. Is this "working" microswitch just worn out? Would a brand new one actuate on a little less travel? Anyone have a similar experience in remedying this?
Yes. No issues with the hook at all. No manual intervention necessary to get it to hook into the receiver and cinch down. It fully retracts when lowering the top.
Looks like you nailed it! I went out and raised the top to inspect the hook. Would ya look at that: no plastic cover to be found. That's probably why there are some scrapes in the receiver pocket too! Thanks for solving the mystery!
Now the question is going to be: Is this worth tearing into? I'm deathly afraid of messing up anything in the latch as it's super expensive to replace. I've seen pics/video of Yogi's broken latch setup and have heard the nightmares about sourcing a new one or a 997 retrofit cost wise.I'll be looking for some exploded view drawings to see how far I have to tear into it to get that cover onto the hook with those two eyelets for the axle/shaft.
On my car, I fixed it the easy way in 5 minutes by cutting off the rounded part intended to attach the cover and glued the plastic cover to the hook. It worked perfectly
Sorry to revive an old thread but I have the exact same problem with my hook latch. I'm looking to order the part but is the plastic piece on the hook visible in the picture of the part? I don't seem to see it in the picture?
The plastic part goes over the hook like a sock goes over your foot. The tip of the plastic part extends about an extra millimeter in order to fully engage the microswitch.
Thanks for the info. The plastic must just not photograph well in the parts picture listed in one of the posts above. I will order one in and attempt to remove the plastic piece over.
There aren't any elegant ways to pad the tip of the hook. When you get the new part, cut away the top that would normally tie into the bolt holding the hook in place put some glue on the end of the hook and slip on the plastic part so it fits over the hook. You might consider buying two of these if you plan to either keep the car forever or you put the top up and down a lot. That way you have a handy spare.
It only takes 5 minutes to put a new cover on. The part used to cost $10. Cheapest repair I've made. I made a quick howto after I did mine. My new one has been running strong for over 2 years
latchcover replacement
Yes the plastic cover for the latch did the trick! My mistake at first was thinking the part being ordered was the metal latch and there was a cover on that I had to remove. I didn�t realize the part itself is the plastic. I can close my rear windows again without having to shove a pencil into the micro sensor. Thanks for everyone�s help.
