I have a 2000 xkr my problem is my convertible is having a hard time going up. some time won't go up but I hear the motor working. but it sound like its out of hydrolic fluid is there a hole to put fluid in it. thank you

 

The pump and reservoir are located behind the right panel in the trunk above the CD player. Fluid level can be seen through the plastic reservoir, max/min marks on the end. Fill is through a small opening at the top. Difficult to see, more difficult to fill. Will take a small hose and some way to pump it.

If low, you have a leak. It is a closed system and does not evaporate. Check the manual bypass valve, the brass 'T' handle in the side of the pump body. Closed if fully clockwise.

 

Thank you very much I see a leak bye the pump now. how do I get the air out of the line.when I put new hydrolia fluid.and do I trun the bypass valve back.again thank you very much for all your help

 

Close your valve and operate it as you would any other time it will purge itself. If you need additional information on the roof system go to my web page.

 

The bypass valve is only used when manually raising or lowering the top. I just wanted you to make sure it was closed. If open, even a little, the top will operate slowly, if at all.

Is the leak because of a loose fitting? Leaking hose? Other?

More common problem is a leaking hydraulic cylinder beside the fuel tank.

 

Tom,

You do good work!

 

If you can't find the correct fluid, go to a VW dealer and ask for the VW/audi power steering fluid. It's $12, the label states CHF-11s fluid. That is what you need, you can't use just any type of fluid.

 

thank you very much gus nice wed site

 

thank you wheeble for that infornation it was helpful

 

thank you again test point for very thing

 

I the fluid for the convertible tom on an 07 XK the same as the one you mentioned above.