Finally a Fix For Top Not Working?

HillcrestTop · 03-21-2019, 05:17 PM

I've been without a working convertible top for a year now & I miss it dearly! Has anyone finally discovered the true cause of this happening and is there a solution? I have already invested 1000s of dollars, including the 5th bow sensor with no luck.

Summer is coming soon!

Hopeful in Hillcrest

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2019, 05:40 PM

Going by threads I've read, a pinched wire is often the problem.

HillcrestTop · 04-09-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Going by threads I've read, a pinched wire is often the problem.

Wow, if it is something simple like this it will be a miracle! I will take it back in to have them check this - thank you!

gbhrps · 04-09-2019, 06:41 PM

HillCrestTop,

You need to watch ALL of the 13 videos that an Oregon company, Top Hydraulics, has posted on YouTube on our 370Z Roaster convertible top issues. They are excellent, and will explain where and why almost all top problems occur on our cars.

Their company rebuilds the hydraulic parts of the top system with better than original seals and hoses, etc., and go through what is required to remove and replace the various items within the videos.

There is even a video on how to find the offending electrical issue (broken wire?) by tracing the pin outs from the top computer.

Even if you aren't a decent backyard mechanic, armed with their videos on a laptop and a factory service manual (many of the guys here have an online copy of it ), a good local convertible top repair shop should be able to correct most top problems, even if they've never done a 370Z Roadster before.

So don't give up, do some research, and you may be able to solve your top problem.

Gene

bunk · 04-10-2019, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HillcrestTop

I've been without a working convertible top for a year now & I miss it dearly! Has anyone finally discovered the true cause of this happening and is there a solution? I have already invested 1000s of dollars, including the 5th bow sensor with no luck.

Summer is coming soon!

Hopeful in Hillcrest

Can you be more specific when you say the top is not working? Is it getting stuck at a certain point when opening or closing? Is it not closing or opening?

03-21-2019, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
HillcrestTop Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370Z Touring Rep Power: 7	Finally a Fix For Top Not Working? I've been without a working convertible top for a year now & I miss it dearly! Has anyone finally discovered the true cause of this happening and is there a solution? I have already invested 1000s of dollars, including the 5th bow sensor with no luck. Summer is coming soon! Hopeful in Hillcrest

03-21-2019, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Going by threads I've read, a pinched wire is often the problem. HillcrestTop likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

04-09-2019, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
gbhrps Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 213 Drives: 2016 RDSTR TS 6spd Rep Power: 7995	HillCrestTop, You need to watch ALL of the 13 videos that an Oregon company, Top Hydraulics, has posted on YouTube on our 370Z Roaster convertible top issues. They are excellent, and will explain where and why almost all top problems occur on our cars. Their company rebuilds the hydraulic parts of the top system with better than original seals and hoses, etc., and go through what is required to remove and replace the various items within the videos. There is even a video on how to find the offending electrical issue (broken wire?) by tracing the pin outs from the top computer. Even if you aren't a decent backyard mechanic, armed with their videos on a laptop and a factory service manual (many of the guys here have an online copy of it ), a good local convertible top repair shop should be able to correct most top problems, even if they've never done a 370Z Roadster before. So don't give up, do some research, and you may be able to solve your top problem. Gene gr8-wrx and vman12 like this.

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