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Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

05-08-2016, 07:23 PM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

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Posted By TopHydraulics

That is theoretically true, but it would be very...

That is theoretically true, but it would be very rare for a 370Z of this age. (If it were a late model Mercedes SL or SLK and if we were talking about some latching cylinders, then I'd be singing a...

Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

05-07-2016, 10:45 AM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

Views: 46,624

Posted By TopHydraulics

Travel sensors/switches on the hydraulic cylinders

Some of the eight hydraulic cylinders in the 370Z roadster's convertible top have sensors on them. Those sensors are not actually switches, but "Hall Effect Sensors". They give the ECU (soft top...

Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

05-07-2016, 10:14 AM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

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Posted By TopHydraulics

Sorry to hear about your trouble, and congrats on...

Sorry to hear about your trouble, and congrats on getting the first portion fixed! With the help of this forum, chafed wires on the 370Z convertible top wiring will soon be more easily recognized and...

Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

05-07-2016, 09:58 AM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

Views: 46,624

Posted By TopHydraulics

Good point. If the cylinder does not extend all...

Good point. If the cylinder does not extend all the way for some reason, then the sensor will not provide the proper signal.

However, if the cylinder does not extend far enough, then that also...

Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

05-04-2016, 09:46 AM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

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Posted By TopHydraulics

Wires and hoses failing at storage cover hinge

chad.mcvay, congratulations!

Thanks for attaching the photos. Those wires were damaged at the storage cover hinge, where there is some flexing and pulling. We see a lot of hydraulic hoses fail in...

Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)

04-23-2016, 03:58 PM

Replies: 147

370z roof won't move warning light on

Views: 46,624

Posted By TopHydraulics

Hang in there, folks, don't give up. Every single...

Hang in there, folks, don't give up. Every single convertible has failing components, not only Nissan 370Zs. Where there are moving parts, things will wear out. The good news is, there are some...

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