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488 Roof won't go down after removing battery for a week. Ideas?

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  1. Eric C

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    #1 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    Hey guys. I removed my battery for a week. I had it on a charger the entire time. I installed it today and tried to do the correct battery procedure, but the top won't go down. The back lid folds back, but the top of the roof won't detach from the windshield. Actually the drivers side unlocked and lifts but the passenger side remains locked. Any ideas?

    I've tried doing it while its running and no luck. Is there a special procedure for spiders?
     
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    #2 Lagunae92, Mar 1, 2024
    are you sure it's a spider?
     
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    #3 Lagunae92, Mar 1, 2024
    :)
     
  4. Eric C

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    #4 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    I had to double check, but yes.
     
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    #5 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    I don't get any warning or error messages.
     
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    #6 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    wheels are off and its on jack stands. not sure if that matters
     
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    #7 05F430F1, Mar 1, 2024
    I actually believe that it being on Jack stands would affect roof opening. Sounds logical — I bet it’s something to do with that.


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    #8 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    took the car off jack stands and it works now. weird
     
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    #9 mikey64, Mar 1, 2024
    The top only works below a certain speed. Since the suspension was at full droop the computer assumed you were flying.


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    #10 Eric C, Mar 1, 2024
    that or the body was a little twisted and the latch was getting hung up
     
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    #11 Ivan Drago, Mar 1, 2024
    I'm absolutely shocked that Todd was not trolling you and he was correct. Great insight, @05F430F1! I don't care what Eric says about you, I think you're a great guy.
     

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