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YOUR RESEARCHConvertible Top Front Latch
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Check the dash light to see if it engages properly.
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Does anyone know how to 'reset' this the front latch that hooks once the top is closed?
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I haven't personally experienced it, but am told that if you use the manual latching mechanism that the roof has to be recalibrated, and to the best of my knowledge, this can only be done by a shop with a proper PWIS system (Durametric and others won't do top recalibration).
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I haven't personally experienced it, but am told that if you use the manual latching mechanism that the roof has to be recalibrated, and to the best of my knowledge, this can only be done by a shop with a proper PWIS system (Durametric and others won't do top recalibration).
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Hi,
Does anyone know how to 'reset' this the front latch that hooks once the top is closed? I have attached a stock photo below to show what I am talking about. I managed to get the top open and now it is stuck in the closed position.
Thanks!
Check to see if the hook is cracked (common problem). There are workarounds posted somewhere here. Probably on Renntech.org too.
Edit. I'm not sure I understand the problem. It closed but won't open? In that case it could be the handbrake switch. Check the dash light to see if it engages properly.
I'm also confused as to the issue. In the picture, it looks like the plastic cover bit from the hook has come off the hook. These plastic covers are easy to replace and do wear (causing microswitch to not activate).
Did you manually latch the front to get it closed? Now the rear lid won't close with the top? I haven't personally experienced it, but am told that if you use the manual latching mechanism that the roof has to be recalibrated, and to the best of my knowledge, this can only be done by a shop with a proper PWIS system (Durametric and others won't do top recalibration).
"If" you are trying to open the latch and the normal power method won't work, there is an emergency latch operation, as mentioned above, but it will require recalibration afterwards. The procedure is in your owners manual.
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Hello. I found this thread because my top is stuck in the open position. Makes a 2 soft click sound when trying to close with the button. I topped off hydraulic fluid previously. I even bought A new battery. I make sure all doors are closed.
After all two days of researching, I think it is related to microswitches. Looking at the OP pictures showing the two oval shape cover/caps, I noticed that before I open the top, I forgot to put the caps back on. I took them off because they were making noise. ( I just got the car not too long ago). So are those caps essential to microswitches? I hope they are.....! I have not venture to open the top manually yet because I heard of stories that people broke something during the process and it will need recalibration.
i scheduled an appointment with the stealership Monday. Hopefully I can figure out before hand. Thanks!
The latch on my 996 Cab was cycling and the rear windows would not go up. Thanks for the post. It reminded me that the plastic cover had broken off. I thought it was just cosmetic. Replacing the plastic cover. In the mean time, I can press the latch button and the rear window operates normally. THANK YOU!
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