#54528, "Convertible top won't go up or down automatically? Why is this?"
I recently bought a 97 Eclipse spyder that is in great shape, but there is one problem. The top won't automatically go down or back up. I can here the motor trying to work but it just doesn't move at all. What can be the problem? The guy i bought the car from said it might be the shear pin or something like that. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks for the help.
#54555, "RE: Convertible top won't go up or down automatically? Why is this?" In response to Reply # 1
I don't know about the top, but my dad had that problem with his seats in his corvette and it was the teeth that spin it were all fucked up, but like ^^^he^^^ said, take it to a shop.
#54594, "RE: Convertible top won't go up or down automatically? Why is this?" In response to Reply # 2
Yes, something is jamming the mechanism from opening/closing the roof. Check for quarters, coins, etc stuck in the assembly motor or maybe it just needs to be oiled or cleaned.
#54664, "RE: Convertible top won't go up or down automatically? Why is this?" In response to Reply # 4
Ya and how many miles are on the car? You might have to lubricate the entire thing ever so often. I would suggest only using ball-bearing grease and use just a LITTLE bit. Too much will attract more dirt and grime making the assembly grind possibly worse. So only use a little and clean it all out. See if that works before replacing any parts.
