Top problems

[JDogg95]

Hi, I am a vert noob just switched over from a S14 (sig pic) and got a problem with my top. Not sure if anyone has had this problem but when I hit either the top down or up button the top goes down. Neither work to make it go up though. Any thoughts?

[red_vert]

check your convertible motor in the trunk for fluid and make sure the switch is in the right position.

if empty fill it with hydraulic fluid. its like 3-4 bucks maybe cheaper at autozone and what not. check the lines for leaks.

dowload the vert fsm, its your best friend.!

[JDogg95]

I downloaded it but didn't see anything about electrical that was helpful.Sweet mine looks just like yours! Twins FTW!

[madcowvert]

maybe teh swicth is broken.

[JDogg95]

Maybe, I guess I will figure it out after I get a new top.

[red_vert]

oh crap i didn't see that you said the switch is messed up...haha i thought you were saying the top doesn't go up or down. DOH* my bad..!

and sweet twins! haha

[JDogg95]

LOL no problem man.Funny part is that it wont go up if you try to make it go up by lifting it until you hit the up button for a sec then you can man handle it up. But it goes down by hitting the button. (already stated that but its ok)

[SuicidnS13]

The pump its self could be going bad. Does it make any noise like its trying when you push the up button? Also when you push the up button and someone helps to raise it does the motor make any noise then. Make sure to hold the button down(up button) while he/she raises the top.

[94_240sx]

Pull the rear seats and check for the leaks also...

[JDogg95]

Well I ripped out the rear seats and side panels to get rid of the alarm that was installed incorrectly and the riced out neon under the dash. Will check the pump and everything after I locate where to buy the pump oil since its low. Anyone know where I can get some?

[94_240sx]

IIRC, it's just plain AT fluid. Anyone?

[JDogg95]

I read it called for SAE 10 but cant find it locally and don't want to get raped at the dealer.

[Loki]

For future reference, there is a little switch on the motor in the trunk that you have to flip in order to put the top up or down manually. It's rather easy to pull it up after you turn the switch. Just make sure you turn it again afterwards.

Just in case ya didn't know. There should be a diagram in the vert supplement if you got one with your owner's manual.

[JDogg95]

No manual with the used car.But thanks for the info.

[madcowvert]

For future reference, there is a little switch on the motor in the trunk that you have to flip in order to put the top up or down manually. It's rather easy to pull it up after you turn the switch. Just make sure you turn it again afterwards.

Just in case ya didn't know. There should be a diagram in the vert supplement if you got one with your owner's manual.

wow i never knew that.. that is son=me good info to know with my whole wire tuck i can't seem to find whats wrong but this is a good alternative for the mean while..

[JDogg95]

Nobody knows where to get the oil from?Or and alternative to SAE 10W?

[Loki]

wow i never knew that.. that is son=me good info to know with my whole wire tuck i can't seem to find whats wrong but this is a good alternative for the mean while..

Haha glad to help. When I was picking apart my wreck I had to move the top several times....such a PITA without turning the valve. After you do, the thing practically moves on it's own!

[JDogg95]

I used Dexron VI and it works. Goes up and down smoothly after a little bleeding.Its the same fluid that RV's use on the hydraulic systems.

[madcowvert]

I used Dexron VI and it works. Goes up and down smoothly after a little bleeding.Its the same fluid that RV's use on the hydraulic systems.

Good find man that should be posted on the stickys... (Eikon)

[JDogg95]

Thanks man.