Ferrari 360 Spider - Convertible top stuck open

I have a F430 and the owners manual details the manual process of opening/closing the top. I don't know if the 360 is the same but they are similar. Do you have the owners manual? Or look up the procedure online? That's a short term fix.

 

Hard to see, but it looks like your front latches are not going down after unlatching. The top won't go any further because with the front latches raised it will tear into the fabric if the top folds into the cassette. If it was working before...…….

 

The pump appears to be pumping air bubbles (based on how noisy it is)
I would keep checking the level and try to purge the air out.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to accomplish that.

Also cycle it with the engine running as per the OM.
Pump needs proper voltage

 

Always operate the top with the engine running. Do not run the pump too much as it overheats easily and you will destroy the pump. The top operates with it's own computer. The computer monitors different sets of microswitches thru it's opening and closing sequence. When one set of switches send the signal that one operation is complete, the computer than begins the next operation and when the next set of microswitches say that operation is complete (say the rear top cassette flap is open) the next sequence happens. To bleed the system you need to run the top up and down a few times.

 

Chris, as mentioned earlier you have to operate the roof a few times and let it cool down.
Re-check the fluid level above the bulls eye.

Operate the roof half way open like this (top at about 90 degrees.
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Then from inside the car (under the roof feel for this bar and move it towards the back.
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Now operate the roof to fully open.

If that works then some of your elastic bands are too loosy goosey

 

Yeah, the manual procedures are in my 360 manual, but they sure aren't easy to follow. It's kinda like instructions for the darn radio. Oh, well.

 

Check the front center locking cylinder to make sure the closed position switch is tripped. The toolkit has a handle for this or I've used a screwdriver in the square hole. Give it a bit more twist in the locking direction and see if the alarm is gone. This is the last step in the closing process.

Also check that the fiberglass cover is fully closed. Open the engine compartment and the cylinders are visible. The owners manual explains how to open/close the cover. It just takes a screwdriver and a bit of leverage. But if the top is latching, then the cover should be closed already.

 

You noted that the bar in the top was hitting. Have you had the elastics replaced? If not, that could be interfering as well and it can be expensive if it catches wrong. There are a bunch of threads on that subject here.

I think I have the WSM for a Spyder. Let me look when I get home and see if I have a process to bleed the system.

 

Anyone have a recommendation for elastics repair on the spider in Southern California?

 

Hi, my Ferrari 360 was making the same pump noise and now nothing moves when I try to close the roof. Do I need a new pump? How to replace it. Please help

 

any decent top upholstery shop can replace the elastic straps

 

Strongly recommend Euro Trim in San Diego. It's the shop Ferrari of San Diego uses. I went direct to them and they did a great job at a fair price.

 

The top on my 360 stopped moving, fluid was on the window areas, how do i fill the fluid and check it?

 

Where is the fluid tank and what do i fill it with?

 

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