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It's easy enough to check the level if you are unsure.
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Use so i can have it ready

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I just have to figure out what grade hydrolic fluid it uses so I can have it ready before I open it.
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It's easy enough to check the level if you are unsure.
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Use so i can have it ready

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I just have to figure out what grade hydrolic fluid it uses so I can have it ready before I open it.
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Also, last week one day, it didn't work but after I turned off the engine and tried again in a 3 min span it worked again.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Lately, after I start the car, the convertible top light in the cluster stays on for about a 1-2 seconds before it goes off. Also, last week one day, it didn't work but after I turned off the engine and tried again in a 3 min span it worked again. Here are my thoughts: 1. Is the top mechanism about to quit? 2. Can I do anything before it quits? Any help would be appreciated.

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Quotes source post: 12211297

Just a guess, but it's probably just a microswitch. The one in the e-brake handle base is the most likely to fail. This is an easy fix.

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Do 2002s need to be parked with e brake on? I thought 2002 on could move top @ up to ~30mph?

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

They need to be parked with e brake on. But I'm more concerned about motor & hydrolics. Could the hydrolic oil be low or leaking?

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If the hydraulic oil is low or leaking, I would expect the movement of the top to be slow or strained. It's easy enough to check the level if you are unsure. http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti..._Mechanism.htm

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Awesome link dude! I'll check out the details later today. I just realized that my top has been operating loudly so maybe the oil is low.

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Just read it, and know and behold, you won't see the hydrolic fluid level unless you open the damn thing's guts. I just have to figure out what grade hydrolic fluid it uses so I can have it ready before I open it. Any idea folks?

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