Top is broken

mrthomr

The Nissan dealership cannot get the rear window secured so the top alarm stops going off. They told me it would another 5 hours of labor to tear into the car. This is really starting to worry me now. I'm going to have to call Nissan myself I think.

OldGuyFla

Sorry about the problems, it sounds like searching for a wrecked Z with a good top will be your best bet. As long as the front of the top is secured with the hex wrench you can drive it but don't go too fast as the rear could fly up from the wind. Only problem is that annoying alarm. Another 5 hrs. labor sounds like on the job training as they go. Best of luck, let us know your progress.

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mrthomr

The dealership got me my car back today. The tech was able to disable the soft top alarm by disconnecting the control unit and dropping the 5th bow latch. The top closes and locks at the front and sits half way decent on the trunk. Its at least drivable now. I may just park it now and start my search for junk yard parts or a really cheap wreck that I can use for parts.

mrthomr

I found top parts on ebay. I just need to park it for the winter and tear it apart now to determine which parts I need.

Nissan 10 16 370Z Storage Convertible Soft Top Linkage Right 972941ET0A | eBay

michele's 370

we also have 2010 convertible with 49k. the top is now in the down position and won't budge. the local Nissan dealer (folsom ca) doesn't know what to do. They tell me they have no clue how to get the top back up. AND I should take it to a top expert for help, BUT, no one at the dealership could recommend a place to go. looking for a place to go in North. Calif

Spoiler

Look at post #2 above. Those guys can help... And I belive they are N Cali or just above it.

michele's 370

thanks, we now have an alarm that stays on while motor is running and the trunk wont open. looks like they are in Oregon, i'll call them