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Help! My convertible top on my 1964 Tbird stopped working. I have replaced the hydraulic pump, all relays and the main circuit breaker....I'm lost now!! Any ideas???
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Thank youPlease choose a better subject when posting for more responses. "64 convertible top" could mean anything. I updated it for you.
Where are you jumping from ? To understand you correctly your unlock relays have totally released did you notice the deck rise at all 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch? If not they may not have relesed all the way. But when using the console switch you do not get any control ? Must haves neutral safety switch made either neutral or park the 64 has this switch mounted low on the steering column one set of contacts for reverse lights 2nd set for neutral safety features ie; starting , convertible top functions two ways to test with Key in place in neutral or park turn key to start or use top down toggle switch another must is the control power relay on a 65 it is mounted on firewall. If your able to jump to these two relays at least two of the three circuit breakers are ok the 3rd breaker is for the upper panel electric motor 15 amp mounted in trunk passenger side bulkhead the one on the drivers side another 15 amp breaker is for for lock / unlock motor. When you replaced the pump was the system bled and deck opened and closed correctly. Your going to have fill in the blanks to go any further!!!Suggestions?
My top is in the closed position and will not open using the console switch which I do not think is the problem.
I jumped to deck unlock relay and the screws unlocked the deck.
I jumped the deck open relay and heard the solenoid click and the pump runs but the deck did not go up. I really do not want to unbolt the deck pistons from under the car and am looking for suggestions.
You didn’t mention micro switches. They were filled with oil, and after this many years it turns to tar. Work the switches by hand to loosin them up. Sometimes it works.Help! My convertible top on my 1964 Tbird stopped working. I have replaced the hydraulic pump, all relays and the main circuit breaker....I'm lost now!! Any ideas???