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  1. hozodozo

    hozodozo Rookie

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    #1 hozodozo, May 13, 2012
    I'm having trouble getting the soft top on my 1995 F355 to go down. It appears to a mechanical jam. The deployment works as normal to start. Seats move and top retracts almost all the way down before getting stuck.

    I have tried to gently push on teh top but it still is getting stuck.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #2 greyboxer, May 13, 2012
    Do not push on the frame and check out all the other threads about 355 spider roofs - if you're lucky its simple like a microswitch or low hydraulic fluid
     
  3. hozodozo

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    #3 hozodozo, May 13, 2012
    Thanks. Will check it all out.
     
  4. TomPDX

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    #4 TomPDX, May 13, 2012
    When this happened to me, it was because I failed to perform step 4. Step 1, apply e brake. Step 2, undo latch. Step 3, move top back until beep sounds. Step 4, move second overhead bar (the one directly over your head) back until it stops. Step 5, push top button.
     
  5. hozodozo

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    #5 hozodozo, May 13, 2012
    Thanks Tom,

    I will make sure I am following the correct sequence.
     
  6. sevminasyan

    sevminasyan Formula 3

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    #6 sevminasyan, May 13, 2012
    That overhead bar is important. Make sure its not under strain.
     
  7. gothspeed

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    #7 gothspeed, May 13, 2012
    +1 ........ :)
     
  8. roadracer311

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    #8 roadracer311, May 13, 2012
    I think step 4 is supposed to be performed automatically by an elastic strap, if I remember correctly. Mine doesn't require step 4, and works normally every time.
     
  9. Labman

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    #9 Labman, May 14, 2012
    I put in a new elastic band and it still doesn't really go back all the way. So I still "help" with step 4. Such a complicated roof these 355 Spiders have!!!
     
  10. 97yellowhorse

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    #10 97yellowhorse, May 14, 2012
    Hey guys looks like I have the samd problem I do all the steps and it makes the beeping sound but no movement at all . If it is the oil what kind of oil do I use thanks for any help. 97yellowhorse.
     

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