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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Camaro / April 2004

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'94 z-28 convertible top not working...

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Peter Sorrentino - 20 Apr 2004 02:13 GMT
This spring my '94 Z-28 convertible top stopped going down.  (no jokes
please!)  Up works fine.  I am currently manipulating the roof manually.
When I push the button to lower the top the pump in the trunk does not come
on, it does to put the top up.  I guess it is supposed to come on for down,
but am not sure and have not been able to find any repair manuals that
include convertible top information.

I was surprised to find that the pump has only two wires going to it - I
figured there would at least be a ground and an up and a down control of
some sort.  Needless to say I have no idea how this works, can't find
manuals (but have not checked the source - GM - for fear of big $$$s.)

I considered placing the up/down three position switch in the console, but
then when I saw only two wires to the pump I figured I did not understand
this thing very well and there must be some circuitry between the switch and
pump.  I have been unable to find a wiring diagram that includes the
convertible circuitry.

HELP!.  Suggestions, references, etc would all be appreciated.  If I was not
as cost sensitive as I am at the moment I would bring the car to my local
dealership, but times are not good financially...

Thanks,

Peter
Unit335 - 20 Apr 2004 03:51 GMT
Look for relays.

I'm working off info from my '90 Mustang ragtop, so bear with me. I know
that it has two relays, one for "up" the other for "down" located near the
pump/motor. Follow those wires from the pump....I'll bet you have a relay
out.

Have someone operate the top as you listen. One should click, meaning it
works fine. You may even try tapping the one that doesn't make a sound to
see if it will kick one more time to confirm.

-Donald in Austin

> This spring my '94 Z-28 convertible top stopped going down.  (no jokes
> please!)  Up works fine.  I am currently manipulating the roof manually.
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> Peter
Peter Sorrentino - 21 Apr 2004 23:23 GMT
Time for a follow-up question.  Following Donald in Austin's advice I
listened for relays and could hear none.  Next I figured I would inspect and
maybe replace the up/down toggle switch in the front part of the console.
After 1.5 hours of trying not to break anything I gave up trying to get at
the switch.

How do I get at the convertible switch?  Is below the cigarette lighter to
the left of the cassette holders.

I undid the four screws securing the console and lifted the face plate that
surrounds the shift lever (this is an automatic).  Problem is I can not get
the face place past the knob on the shifter - how do I remove the knob or is
there another way?

Thanks,

Peter

> This spring my '94 Z-28 convertible top stopped going down.  (no jokes
> please!)  Up works fine.  I am currently manipulating the roof manually.
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> Peter
Z24PODS says... "Click Here" - 29 Apr 2004 16:52 GMT
I have a 2000 so not sure 'bout the placement of the switch. Mine is on
a plate that just pops out of the consul [caution / cheap plastic =
broken parts + super glue].

But anyway, that would be my guess - "bad switch".

Good luck.....
 
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