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Convertible top calibration?

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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Default Convertible top calibration?

I was told maybe there was a convertible top calibration to try to reset my top on my 99 XK8?

I did a search and couldn't find it.

The top goes up and down, but does not latch correctly when closed, per my other thread.

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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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There is not any adjustment to the alignment that I have ever heard of. Sounds like the frame has been bent at some point in the car's history.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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I have not seen your other thread so not sure this relates. Is your latch misaligned or just failing to operate? If the latter, this may be of value.

On the "other" forum, there was a recent post by JagDoctor:

To reset the system, press the top switch and lower the quarter windows.
Open the valve on the trunk, counterclockwise.
Release the top latch with the allen wrench.
push the top cylinder pistons back and down until they go over center, about 2 inches.
Lower the top completely by hand.
Close the top latch with the allen wrench.
Close the pump valve and press the top up switch.
It should go up and latch. If it doesn't, there is a permanent problem


A later poster said it fixed his problem.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Swap your open and close relays and see if that corrects the problem. One question do your rear windows go up and down with the electrical roof operation?
 
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