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Discussion in '348/355' started by blkdiablo33, Dec 21, 2004.

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  1. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

    Jul 12, 2004
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    #1 blkdiablo33, Dec 21, 2004
    hi i have a friend who owns a 99 355 and he was putting his top up and got stuck half way down,will not go back down.any suggestions please.
    thanks
    adam
     
  2. richard_wallace

    richard_wallace Formula 3

    Feb 6, 2004
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    #2 richard_wallace, Dec 21, 2004
    Ahhhh the old 355 Spider Top... Many of us have this problem...

    You can release it manually - just behind the seats -

    Do a quick search for 355 Spider Top - and you will even find the schmatics on the mechinism - so of the common problems I and others have found - and the solutions as well...

    Hope that helps,
    Rich
     
  3. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #3 f355spider, Dec 22, 2004
    He will also find instructions in the owner's manual. Tell him to have the hydraulic fluid level checked ASAP, it is probably very low...if left that way, damage can result.
     
  4. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    #4 blkdiablo33, Dec 22, 2004
    thanks guys found the problem.the fuse for the top motor behind the seats was blown.looked like it was a little low on fluid also.so many fuses on this car.
    thanks
    adam
     
  5. 355flyer

    355flyer Formula Junior

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    #5 355flyer, Dec 22, 2004
    The fluid is usually the main reason for failure. The resevoir is out of site so then it is out of mind.
     
  6. pino

    pino Karting

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    #6 pino, Dec 23, 2004
    But the real question is: Where does the fluid go?
    Anyone care to explain that riddle?

    Best,
    pino
     
  7. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #7 f355spider, Dec 23, 2004
    Since no one has found any huge puddles...I think the general consenous is that it is leaking/evaporating past the seals in the rams.
     
  8. TimF40

    TimF40 Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    #8 TimF40, Dec 23, 2004
    You might want to PM "Aeroengineman" as he just went through this a while ago with his 355 Spider...
     

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