Convertible Top not Working - Fix it Quick!

In this video, we're going to show you how to fix a convertible top that's not working. This is a common problem and we'll show you how to fix it quickly and easily!

If your convertible top is not working, don't worry! This video will show you how to fix it quickly and easily. We'll walk you through the steps and explain what's wrong with your convertible top. After watching this video, you'll be able to fix your convertible top in no time!
Today in the shop, we have a mustang convertible. customer complaint is, the convertible top is not working. come along as we diagnose the cause and tell me what would you do?

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[bruno]

I got lots of relief watching this video.. unfortunately I was ripped off. I drive a 2005 Ford Thunderbird convertible and my automatic convertible top stoped working all of a sudden lol. One of the car repair guys told me that a fuse was blown out and that he also needed to buy a new little motor and fuse and charged me 300 dollars. When in reality, it was out of dexron fuel.

[robinsonsmotorcycleandauto]

I would ask what the customer wants to do. Make sure to be clear that they understand you don't guarantee how long it will remain operational. Sometimes the parts become obsolete for the convertible tops as well. Take a good photo of what you found on the cylinders so they can see and judge for themselves.

[Diagnosedan]

Top up the Top! 😁 Great to see you Will. I would discus my findings with the customer and leave it up to him. I would be comfortable with topping up the fluid to see how long that would last.

[wyattoneable]

My guess is the owners have never checked the fluid level and (as you say) just a slow leak over a long period of time. Nice work.

[terryharvey]

All cylinders leak some to lube the shaft and seals. If they have never added any to it, it's most likely just normal and not an actual leak. So yes, top it off and SHIP IT.

[apachebeast]

I have a 2000 Firebird convertible, the same thing is happening to mine, so I'm gonna take your advice and pull everything apart. Check the fluid and I will add fluid and then order the Parts needed

[TylerStubbs-esjv]

Great vid, my exact situation going on right now! Have a 2003 Stang with the roof moving slower and slower, everything seems to be working otherwise, so I'll top the motor off and see how that works and for how long!

[CheezyDee]

I'd give the customer option Z, fabricate a larger reservoir and tell them to operate the top several times during winter so they have free rust proofing.

[payopayan]

It's a good question Robinson 🤔 Thenk you.

[Ed]

This was helpful, thanks. Pretty sure I have the same problem going on, but unfortunately, mine is a Nissan Cross Cabriolet and I don't believe you can top off the fluid. According to the service manual the hydraulic system is self-contained and no way to add fluid.

[paulmayou]

Great work as ever but not sure if that top was inside out lol

[Russell_Duncan]

I would just tell the customer the facts. I’m sure they’ll be delighted with your low cost repair which will likely last a long time anyway.

[ttulip]

Hi, I have a 2010 Chrysler Sebring convertible. The wiring harness was held up by electrical tape by the previous owner and by putting the top up and down, it got pinched and cut a couple of wires. I've been having issues with the driver side window not going all the way up and the top stopping Midstream when going up and down. I've been searching high and low for a wire harness diagram with no luck. Would you have any idea where I might find one to know which wire's do what? Thanks so much!

[deanmurphy]

Will the motor make any noise? Or if no noise is it the relays?

[danman]

i would leave it like that since there no major leak .if he has lots of money to waste go for the cylinder kit or cyl new if there oil leaking from shaft lol

[zeek]

What will you diagnost if it aint making any nose just the click of the switch

[markseifried]

Absolutely just top off fluid and monitor operation and leaks. It looks like the car is at least ten years old. Thx

[dougfairburn]

Fill it up and ask the customer if they would care to see if it last a week or another 10 years, something to ponder about, things that make ya go

[rickhoelzer]

Ask customer how much he wants to pay? Might/probably go a couple or more seasons.

[joecraigslist]

What would Jesus do? If he was a mechanic instead of a carpenter.