The convertible top button doesn't automatically open/close the top when I press it. I have to physically hold the button down otherwise I'll will stop moving the top. Just started out of nowhere. No other issues or warnings. Suggestions?

 

I have always had to hold the switch to open or close the top on mine. If you let it go going up or down it stops.

 

Same here - must keep the button depressed on MY21 vert.
Perhaps your switch was sticky before and is now loosened.

 

In the US at least, all F-Type convertible top buttons MUST be held down for the entire open/close cycle. This is almost universal now across all makes because the lawyers say injuries can occur when someone can stick their hand or body in the way of a roof that is opening/closing by itself. So for liability reasons, these tops don't have one-touch operation.

However, there are aftermarket products that allow/restore this feature. One popular one is the smartTOP module that allows one-touch roof open/close operations, among other features. Many members here, including myself, have them and I absolutely love mine as it makes the roof operate like it should have from the factory. If you bought your car used, it's possible the previous owner installed one of these modules and you've been using it unknowingly this whole time until for some reason it either stopped working or was reset to factory defaults. I can't speak for other products, but the smartTOP module lives underneath the small driver's side roof flap at the side of the roof. If you cycle the top open where the flaps come up, the roof stows, STOP the movement (by taking your finger off the switch) when the side flaps are still in their UP position and look down inside to see if you see a small box (about the size of a matchstick box) tucked in beside or under the protective plastic wiring loom shield). You should have the car and ignition off if you're trying to stick your hands or head down in there looking for safety reasons so the top doesn't unexpectedly move on you. You may also see a green blinking or steady light from the area which may also indicate the presence of a smartTOP. If it's there, then your car was outfitted with one at some point and you may just need to reset it or check the wiring connections.

There may be other manufacturers out there that make similar products, but smartTOP is the only one I'm familiar with (and *highly* recommend).

 

Ok thank you, I'll look for that switch. Yes I did buy it used.

 

Great tip, thanks for that!

 

Even better, the SmarTop controller lets you raise or lower the roof and/or raise/lower the windows using the remote, though it’s a bit convoluted depending on model year.
https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/i...de=view&id=142