convertible top closing problem

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avs0730
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i have a problem with my vert. i have search but i couldnt find the answer i'm looking for.
ok the other day i was raisng the top and i notice that the top is 1"to 2" away for closing. after i pull the top to close the window dont roll up right and i heard a whistle of the wind inside the car.
any help will be great. does it need adjusting or anything and also the fluid is good.


avs0730
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anybody could help me. does the top need to be adjust? is it the rear window guides mess up?

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btm88
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Car: 1993 S13 Convertible
Location: Winter Springs

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The top is suppose to leave a small gap when closed with the pump, then you close it the rest of the way with the hooks. The reason for this is so the top will be tight when closed all the way.

avs0730
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i guess i have to take a pics and show you guys

avs0730
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here is the window hitting the bows
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and this is the top when i close it
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i'm trying to latch it
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red240sxvert
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Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:07 pm
Car: 92 Sentra SER
94 240sx convertible
97 240sx

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I had the same problem until I fixed it. It needs to be adjust..
To adjust the top when it closes:
put the top down.to get access to the bolt, you will have remove the side panel where the rear speakers are..
there is a circle black knob.
behind it is the bolt. i used pliers and needle nose to unlossen the bolt. then adjustment.
there should be a adjustment page in the manual located here somewhere.
I know cause I have the book for reference.

PRE_vert
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Car: 1992 240SX Convertible
RB25DET w/ HX-35

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I was having the same issue, and switched it over to manual override with the knob on top of the pump and cycled it a few times by hand, re engaged the electric pump, and it seems to have fixed itself. Which leads me to believe it was a fluid issue, and by cycling it manually i basically "bled" the system.

avs0730
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try and nothing


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