360 Covertible top issue - help needed

Can you attach a photo of where it is now? That would really help. It is do-able to move it.

 

I would try very carefully folding the roof back to the position where it sits on the sides of the frame and the front "half" of the roof is at 90 degrees (vertical) or further. It looks like it did not completely fold and then dumped open when it was retracted. It's not easy to tell but if you carefully "close" it again manually by hand and then "open" it by hand, it should fold up and allow space for the capote to close.

If you have a higher res photo, please attach. It's a little hard to see the detail.

 

If you're sure the top is all the way down, you can check to see if the micro switch is engaged. That would tell you if the position is right. I have the general area in my red box in the photo. If you have enough fluid in the pump, you can depress this switch manually and it will make the capote close. Be really FREAKING careful on this though since if you have something in the capote's way, it'll hit it.

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Sorry I couldn’t help any. I’ve been where you are and remember how much it sucked/was a complete buzzkill. What I meant with the micro switch comment is you can see by looking at the switch how far away it is from being “complete” since the switch will be pressed when it’s fully closed.

It could be as simple as your elastic bands wearing out. That will cause it to bunch up and lot close all the way.

I challenge you to have more fails than me [emoji6]. 8 cylinders (yes only 7 in the car), both capote brackets, complete top and elastic replacement and a capote repaint.





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