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Top won't move - 11/21/2007 2:59:13 PM   
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I put it down for the drive home from the show.  Got home, pulled the switch, nothing.  I get a "click" pushing or pulling the switch.  I have the seat out, what now?

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RE: Top won't move - 11/23/2007 6:56:31 PM   
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How do I troubleshoot why the pump doesn't operate?

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RE: Top won't move - 11/23/2007 8:55:04 PM   
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it might be your switch....mine is starting to have problems too. sometimes i can cut the car off and turn it back on and the top will work...check that out.



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RE: Top won't move - 11/24/2007 11:55:28 AM   
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Thanks but the switch is fine.  The clicking is coming from the relays right next to the pump.
 
I have the motor out of the pump assembly. LOTS of black dust (dried out seal?).  Shot the windings and shaft w/brake cleaner, then immediately with bike chain spray lube. One of the brushes is about 1/3 the thickness of the other, about 1/32" thick.
I also put the voltmeter in the connector to the motor - big # one way, big negative # the other.

How much should a rebuild of ths motor cost? Can I do it myself? Or am I better off buying a new one?



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RE: Top won't move - 2/18/2008 2:11:45 AM   
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Hey man, I got an '88 like 3 months ago and my driver's license 2 months ago, right?  My first day driving it, I had the same problem.  Did you ever fix it? 

Also, my dad's mechanic said something about a manual switch to put the top down.  Any idea?

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RE: Top won't move - 2/18/2008 1:44:47 PM   
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Email or call Jim.  He rebuilds these, beat the hell out of any other prices I could find.  The one he sent me works fine.  Give him a little while to get back to you, he works for a living too.

jimz466@aol.com or 803-518-3149

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RE: Top won't move - 2/19/2008 7:08:37 AM   
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Cheapest i have seen them is about 210.00.

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