Convertible help.....

[83GTVERT4eye]

I just picked up my car yesterday and had no problems with the top. Had it up and Down several times. Today I put it down and went for a ride and when I went to put it back up it just made a single click sound from the area of the top. I tried several times and it would click. It then worked went half way up and stopped. It went back down then would click when I tried to raise it. Anyone got any ideas? Is my motor shot? A relay? The switch?

thanks

[grabbergreen84]

Or a wire.

You can check the switch for constant continuity.

Might just be dirty contacts on the relay. You can pull it out and test it.

[webestang]

Yep, I agree, check the relay first.

You might want to buy this manual, best money I've spent on my vert.....
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Top-Guide-Book

Also, check this thread out, LOTS of good info there.....http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...rtible-Q-amp-A

[grabbergreen84]

And I meant the terminal contacts where the relay plus into the wire harness, not the actual 'switch' contacts for the secondary circuit, which are inside the relay.

If the inside contacts are bad, then replace the relay.

[DougTx]

I second the Top Guide Book! When my motor went I would only get a click from each of the relays. I'm guessing motor, but check all the connections and make sure you're getting power on the output side of the relays first.

[83GTVERT4eye]

Thanks for the tips......I'm going to order that book and do some testing. I find it weird how it will work half way then crap out then not work then after it sits will work half way again. I'll report back when I figure it out.

[854vragtop]

I had a similar problem with my '85 top. I read about dirty contacts inside the switch as a possible culprit. I bought a can of CAIG DeoxIT switch and contact cleaner at Guitar Center, disassembled the switch and sprayed it down with the contact cleaner. Completely solved my problem. I had a similar problem with my right rear quarter window when trying to raise it with the driver's side switch, but couldn't disassemble the 4 way window switch completely. So, I have to reach over and raise the quarter window with the back seat switch. Here's a link to the CAIG contact cleaner (used for stereo equipment, electric guitars, and amps). https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...AoKY-QGzqLrgAw

[83GTVERT4eye]

I ordered the book. The relays are getting intermittent power in them. But every time I move the switch I hear a click so I don't think its a switch issue I think the relays are bad. Gonna get to new ones and hopefully that resolves it. Thanks for the comments/tips!

[TenHoleMafia]

circuit breaker maybe..

[JACook]

The relay coils are not fed from the same power source as the power feed to the pump motor. And top up
does not use the same relay as top down, so unless you're betting both relays have failed, you might want
to take a look at the power feed, before replacing parts.

The circuit breaker for the top power feed is on the back of the switch. Check the voltage on both breaker
terminals while you're trying to operate the top. Where you go next will depend on whether you find voltage
on both terminals, one terminal, or none.

The top power feed comes directly from a fusible link on the starter relay, through a connector in the same
area. It passes through another connector under the right side of the dash hull. On the other side of the
circuit breaker, the power feed passes through a 3-pin connector at the left side cowl, before heading back
to the rear of the car, along the left rocker panel.

[83GTVERT4eye]

I was thinking both had failed but your post makes more sense. I'll check the circuit breaker and power feed before I order relays. Thanks!

[Aussie4eyed]

Please keep us posted on this one!

[86ragtop]

Yes,please keep us posted.Can't lower or raise my top either.hear clicking at relays an getting voltage from power feed to relays.swapped in the fuel pump relay just to test and still won't go up.l pulled the motor out and bench tested and it works in both directions.I put the motor back and ran a ground wire from the battery to the motor chassis and still nothing.could it be a low voltage problem from the switch maybe?

[JACook]

When you check for voltage on the power feed, you need to put the circuit under a load. You may be
measuring voltage that only exists when the circuit is floating. This is why I said in the post above to
test for voltage at the circuit breaker while trying to raise or lower the top.

[83GTVERT4eye]

Ok so I finally had some time to look at this and I got my convertible manual. I took the switch out and was expecting to see a circuit breaker but nothing. There's a blue butt connector spliced in. No circuit breaker anywhere in sight. I'm thinking someone cut it out and my problem lies with the connector. The relays are clicking and power is getting there but is it possible that the voltage is not high enough to activate the motor but enough to click the relays? Uggghh I hate chasing electrical gremlins!

also...should the circuit breaker be right in the rear of the switch? Should I add the breaker back in seeing it seems someone removed it.

[83GTVERT4eye]

Well I finally figured out the problem....this took a back seat as I keep it in the garage and my water pump crapped out so that took priority....It was indeed the circuit breaker which I found and was not attached to the switch. Someone replaced the switch and never connected the circuit breaker back to the rear of the switch. Instead they just shoved it up under the dash. I also found a wire to the circuit breaker with a ****ty but connector on it the wire fell out of when I moved it. So long story short...replaced the circuit breaker and soldered the wire back together. Top works fine.