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1965 Convertible Relay Trouble Shoot??

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I recently got a 1965 Thunderbird Convertible. Got the motor all rebuilt and now I'm working on the Convertible Top. It only seems to work when I use a jumper wire to the relays. Does that mean the limit switches are bad or do I have a bad ground?? Any information will be helpful! Please and Thank you!

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I second what @biddle said. I install these on my 63 and it made everything easier. It wont't fix everything but you can adresss alot of just with that. Limit switches are a bear. Be careful with them, they are made of unobtainium.
 
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It is likely one or more of the individual switches or the upper back panel limit switch. There are a number of youtube videos you can look for that can help. The following may be a good starting point.
 
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I recently got a 1965 Thunderbird Convertible. Got the motor all rebuilt and now I'm working on the Convertible Top. It only seems to work when I use a jumper wire to the relays. Does that mean the limit switches are bad or do I have a bad ground?? Any information will be helpful! Please and Thank you!
Your problem may be the neutral safety switch however if that switch is bad, the car won't start unless you bypass the starter solenoid.
 
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