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My convertible top is in good condition but is not original. It has some issues when closing it. For one, that hinged piece roughly where the B pillar would be that folds back when you fold it down? yeah, that doesn't fold on its' own and I have to walk around the car like 4 times to fold it back and get the strap to fold back neatly on both sides.
W/e I can deal with that I guess. The bigger problem is that seemingly randomly, when I go to put the top up or down, the act of folding up the rear half to be able to swing open or closed the vert top storage lid.... well that will often contact the bottom of the hinged part of the top frame about 1-3 inches above the lids fully closed position. Worst case scenario? It rips out my plastic moulding pieces attaced the edges of the lid because they catch on the frame. Any help? Sometimes this never happens, but when it does, I cannot for the life of me figure out why that hinged piece isn't sitting back another inch or two and it takes probably 5 solid minutes (kind of a long time when you are trying to drive somewhere) to mess with it to guide the lid to safety.
Thoughts? I searched and didn't see too much on here (but maybe my methods of searching are not ideal, idk)
ok, opened the search up to more than r3v and got some hits. Also went out and my top did it right away so I took some pictures. Apparently, from my readings, I've gathered that the top itself should be "vertical" or as close to vertical as possible to help facilitate those folding in. Makes sense (definitely tried this on mine I Believe, but I will recheck...). Here is the thread I am referencing.
It appears it has to do with how you fold it, but I do the same method every time. I also will attempt to simply push it more forward but it's a bear and definitely not something I feel should be forced.
Perfhaps it's simply not adjusted properly? Every other aspect of the top is spot on (save the B pillar hinge not auto folding) and it honestly feels fairly new or at least garage kept.
What have you guys done when encountered with this problem?
EDIT EDIT:
Ok, I figured out what the deal is. All you have to do is make sure the middle fold is pushed towards the front of the car. This way the back piece can move as well. It's supposed to automatically do this, but sometimes doesn't. That maybe is because of something that is worn? Either way, I can now always operate my top (minus that weird folding part)
My convertible top is in good condition but is not original. It has some issues when closing it. For one, that hinged piece roughly where the B pillar would be that folds back when you fold it down? yeah, that doesn't fold on its' own and I have to walk around the car like 4 times to fold it back and get the strap to fold back neatly on both sides.
W/e I can deal with that I guess. The bigger problem is that seemingly randomly, when I go to put the top up or down, the act of folding up the rear half to be able to swing open or closed the vert top storage lid.... well that will often contact the bottom of the hinged part of the top frame about 1-3 inches above the lids fully closed position. Worst case scenario? It rips out my plastic moulding pieces attaced the edges of the lid because they catch on the frame. Any help? Sometimes this never happens, but when it does, I cannot for the life of me figure out why that hinged piece isn't sitting back another inch or two and it takes probably 5 solid minutes (kind of a long time when you are trying to drive somewhere) to mess with it to guide the lid to safety.
Thoughts? I searched and didn't see too much on here (but maybe my methods of searching are not ideal, idk)
ok, opened the search up to more than r3v and got some hits. Also went out and my top did it right away so I took some pictures. Apparently, from my readings, I've gathered that the top itself should be "vertical" or as close to vertical as possible to help facilitate those folding in. Makes sense (definitely tried this on mine I Believe, but I will recheck...). Here is the thread I am referencing.
It appears it has to do with how you fold it, but I do the same method every time. I also will attempt to simply push it more forward but it's a bear and definitely not something I feel should be forced.
Perfhaps it's simply not adjusted properly? Every other aspect of the top is spot on (save the B pillar hinge not auto folding) and it honestly feels fairly new or at least garage kept.
What have you guys done when encountered with this problem?
EDIT EDIT:
Ok, I figured out what the deal is. All you have to do is make sure the middle fold is pushed towards the front of the car. This way the back piece can move as well. It's supposed to automatically do this, but sometimes doesn't. That maybe is because of something that is worn? Either way, I can now always operate my top (minus that weird folding part)
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