Cabrio power top question

[Todd Black 88]

I have a power top on my cabby, and when i go to open it the rear hoop does not quite get completly out of the way. When the rear deck comes up it just catches the bottom of the top and binds. If i stop the procedure and hit the button again, the rear hoop moves a little more and everything is fine. also when the deck is coming down it does the same thing.

Is there anyway to adjust this? Is it in the micro switches on the powertop motor?

Any help would be appreciated.

Todd

[DRTSRFR]

Sounds like the motor is struggling.

Lube the pivots and check that the shocks are in good working order.

[N2MYE30]

You can adjust the top forward or move the lid back just a bit. If the top is fray where it has rubbed then it may not clear at all.

[Todd Black 88]

Thanks for the responses guys.

The motor is a new/used one, but it opens and closes the top fine. Its only the rear hoop, when it tips up to allow the deck to open, doesn't quite move far enough forward before thedeck starts to lift. If i stop the process and hit the button again, the rear hoop moves a little more and everything is good.

I assume there is an end switch that makes and switches power from the top motor to the deck lid motor once its reached a certain point. It just seems like its not moving far enough originally.

Nowatimsayin

[Todd Black 88]

I'll see if i can video it and post it later.

[Todd Black 88]

I think my issue is the tensioning straps. I think they are done.
Can they be replaced without doing the top? My top is only two years old.

[mpfitz13]

Sounds like the motors are working out for you. I'm sure you've been here - http://www.e30ic.com/powertop.htm

I tell you, I tried everything to get the top to go into the trunk, gave up. If you need me to pull any of the micro switches out of my car, (there are 4? I only know where 1 is) let me know.

Good luck. and please post videos when you do get it to work.

[Todd Black 88]

Yep, motor is good.
The top works well and folds into the trunk, i just have to help get the rear hoop 1/3" farther to verticle when folding, or it binds up. That is what bends the tops push rod off the motor.