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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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I started the car up, and as I pushed the button to lower the top, the rear windows went down but the top didnt budge. I did not hear any noise, it seemed that the switch was not connected. What do I do, where is the fuse for the top.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 04:11 AM
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Here's a list of all the fuses and relays for the convertible top mechanism.

Fuses
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse #1 - 5 amp : reversing lamps, rear quarter windows raise / lower relays
Fuse #12 - 20 amp : RH rear quarter window lift motor
Fuse #14 - 40 amp : raise and lower pump for convertible top
Fuse #20 - 20 amp : LH rear quarter window lift motor

Relays
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box (right to left)
RH rear quarter windows up (nearest) and down : 2 x Black
LH rear quarter windows up (nearest) and down : 2 x Black
Convertible top lower : Black
Convertible top raise : Black

I'm sure WhiteXKR will be along later with considerably more useful information than I can give you!

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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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I pulled the fuse but it was fine. I replaced it anyway but the top is still not going down. When I push the switch, only the rear windows work. Where can I buy the relay switches to try that.
Any ideas on what could be wrong, I never had a problem before.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Try pushing the relays down in their sockets in the boot fusebox. They have been known to work loose on occasion.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Yes, I pulled them out and put them back but still nothing. Is there a way to check the relay? Should I buy new relay's , and where do I get them instead of paying dealer prices.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Try disconnecting your battery for 60 seconds and reconnecting it to reset the computers and see if anything changes first.

The relays should be under 10 bucks each at the dealer, so not too much to worry about on the prices of these. They do not fail very often though.
 
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