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'99 Cabriolet Clam shell Won't Close

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YOUR RESEARCH'99 Cabriolet Clam shell Won't Close

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Problem is now when I lower the top wings don't come up into place and clam shell won't lower when putting top down.

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Adjust wings

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I've tried manually adjusting the wings, but doesn't help.

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Replace top and frame

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I replaced my top and frame with a used unit from a 2001.

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Adjust wings

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Suggestion · Original poster

I've tried manually adjusting the wings, but doesn't help.

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Replace top, you need a recalibration

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I would assume that if you replaced the top, you need a recalibration.

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Adjust wings

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Suggestion · Original poster

I've tried manually adjusting the wings, but doesn't help.

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Replace top and frame

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I replaced my top and frame with a used unit from a 2001.

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Replace top, you need a recalibration

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I would assume that if you replaced the top, you need a recalibration.

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Reported cause · Original poster

Problem is now when I lower the top wings don't come up into place and clam shell won't lower when putting top down.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Back story...My top worked perfect...just worn out (back window leaking). I replaced my top and frame with a used unit from a 2001. Everything went together well. Problem is now when I lower the top wings don't come up into place and clam shell won't lower when putting top down. I've tried manually adjusting the wings, but doesn't help. They go back to the top up position and the clam shell stops mid air. In the top closed position all is well. Any thoughts? Do I need a dealership recalibration? I have not used the emergency crank method, since the top does up fine. I've searched for answers but haven't come across anything that is quite the same situation. Would like to be able to put the hardtop back on. Help is much appreciated!!! Tom

POST 2Original post

I would assume that if you replaced the top, you need a recalibration. Everything moves in a specific sequence, per the microswitches and potentiometers. If something gets out of sync, nothing will move.

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