Pontiac G6 Convertible top-down reservoir refill
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- If you own a Pontiac G6 convertible and your unlucky enough to have the hydraulic pump reservoir go empty with the top down, here is how to refill it. Be prepared to lose a little skin.
Every manual and instruction calls for GM P/N 88901975 as the fluid to use. However, it is impossible to find this fluid. Searching the internet... a lot... I was able to find an alternative that seems to be the correct substitute. The Amazon link (below) shows the substitute.
Amazon: amzn.to/2Kn0myp
I did additional searching concerning what I used in the video. This is what is shown on the manufacturer's (Pentosin) web site. The only thing I found different was the green color added. Here's the link:
Amazon: amzn.to/2VJr61h
All of the outdoor video was made using a GoPro Hero7 Black. This is an amazing camera. I have another video camera (Cannon and of course my smartphone) but I don't think I'll use anything besides my GoPro because it is so small and easy to use. They have come down in price too. Here's a link to check it out for yourself: (this is the exact "bundle" I bought for myself.)
Amazon: amzn.to/2RRoTzR
I love watching these just to gain the knowledge on how to work on mine if anything ever does go wrong. Theres not too much information on fixing this car.
I’m thinking about purchasing one and kooky about the same thing
Mine was suck down. I was able to refill it using your plan. It took about half of a quart. I had to press the button and hold it until it times out about 7-8 times before it finally caught and lifted up. It times out half way up and had to be pressed again. Once it all locked in place I was able to see that one of the hydraulic cylinder was leaking. I guess it's a hard top for now. Thanks for the help.
i know this is an old vid and didnt fix the prob you had. but it helped me alot, showed me where the pump was how t fill it and with what. glad to say my top stayed down only 1 night after filling the resevoire. had to figure out how to put the cap back on this morning and firt press of the button the top came back up. Thank you!
I'm glad to have helped. I've got the other videos that shows everything in action.
Is there a way to open and close it manually
I started with a simple batwing cable replacement also, but now it wont get past the trunk going up, then stopping. I have to wait until gravity pulls the trunk down, usually two days, then try again. This time I heard the groaning like it was low on fluid, so I will try what your video shows. For your problem, I would think the cap would have to be on for it to be able to build pressure to lift the top.
This is a circulating system the reservoir has no presure the cap is only so it doesn't leak into car
Thanks, King! I'm literally looking into buying one because my daughter saw pictures and fell in love!
How does it drive? I’m thinking about getting one
Amazing car, i love mine!!! Never gonna let mine go. Ive had mine since 2013
Will someone PLEASE take a video of the lift mechanisms and post them. I need to replace the trunk cover mechanism on a used model that was missing it. Not fully sure where everything goes, cables, etc. Would really help.
OK mine let me down on a nice sunny day that was only 32 actual degrees. My top was down. I could hear the motor running, I was able to go to the passenger side of the car and slowly lift the trunk (like it would when the top was moving in process, reverse open). I had to have some one sit inside with car running and push the button. After the trunk lid was reverse open all the way up, the top fortunately began to function. and the roof part came up. It DID NOT lock in place at the front windshield, so I had to back and forth the switch several times, but not far enough to lift the top again. 3 tries I believe and it finally locked. UNLESS you have a garage and want to leave it in roadster top down mode, you need to fix this issue asap. or figure out how to make it a manual. Mine also would not let the trunk open normal to access the hydro pump. Seems one of the issues is the cargo top switch which is no longer made, so off to a junk yard if I can find one. FYI Mercedes, Saab and Lexus (Toyota and GM designed this when they were making cars together, compare the solara/lexus sc to a g6 or a saab-not a hardtop) all used the same HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE design and may have parts that interchange, I believe the Volvo, VW and Mopar (sebring and cross tour) also did but have never seen their parts nor have i worked on them. Any of these now old hardtop convertible cars will have old and possibly failing hydraulic systems with parts NO LONGER MADE. So unless you can rebuild it yourself or retro fit something a junk yard is a roll of dice away. Good luck fixing it. Mine never got fixed and the top is up, locked in place.
Thank you so much. Fixed it
Hey, keep running it back and forth it will go up after filling it all the way. I thought the pump was out. Just keep going back and forth. Takes 3/4 quart of STP hydraulic Jack oil at auto zone. Took at least 15 or more times running back and forth just to start moving.
Same here. Thanks
You can use stp hydraulic oil
Just had same thing happen on my 2006 G6, top down trunk lid would not reverse unlatch. Ended up taking to GMC dealer to get the roof put up so I could get to all the hydraulics. Took them a week but they got the top up. Main cylinder on passenger side had a bad leak, even with a full reservoir the leak was so bad the top would not move. This G6 only has 20,000 miles but it is 14 yrs old. I had checked all the cylinders for leaks just 6 weeks before and had no signs of a leaks or wetness. Anyway $970 bill from dealer to get the top up!, they quoted me $2200 total to have them replace the cylinder with a re manufactured one or $4400 to replace all seven cylinders. Paid the $970 brought it home and had the passenger main lift cylinder out in about 45 min. Sent it to Top Hydraulics to rebuild.
I need fuld in it with the trunk not opening how u get the top close
Tks for info, so I just bought my G6, when press the top activation button, no noise or movement. Do these have an fuse for roof or other suggestions. Just a G6 beginner lol
En mi caso me sale que no se permite en el radio
How do u get the trunk open to top his been let down a it is out of fuld had a leak a the fuld run out
See my post here for this video to get the top UP, I also had the cargo cover switch go bad which refused to let me open the trunk normally(even after the top was up). I had to unplug the battery, let the car drain all residual power, turn on headlight after unplugs and let sit for 15 minutes. This will also erase the computer memory, engine codes and possibly the radio presets. Once it has you may have a small chance to get the trunk open, before the car relearns codes. Mine also did not want to lock the top down, until I did this. Once I got the trunk open I put the cargo cover in place there is a small switch on one side that uses a pressure button as a safety device, once worn out it needs to be replaced (with junk yard part as new is not available), retrofitted or bypassed (NO safety switch and circuit always on- I do not recommend). I also removed the spare tire, jack and such, cause if you can't get in the trunk they are useless, plus I have run flat tires (designed to run even if flat for a short time)
It needs to self bleed. Keep pressing it. It’ll eventually give you a message saying top motor overheated. Let it cool and try again.
I believe you have to put cap back on so it builds pressure
It’s just a reservoir. No pressure
@@johnbroskey2547 its hydraulic right so wouldnt you need the cap? Like the brake master resevoir?
@@user-nr2kb3mw8i u don’t need a cap. The brakes will still work with out the cap on it. The tank itself isn’t pressurized. It pulls fluid to pressurize the system.
Any transmission or electrical issues with the car I'm in market for one?
I've never had any problem with mine. The best place to ask the question is at: www.g6ownersclub.com/
Did it work?? Would love to hear an update
Sorry for the slow reply. Yes... it worked. I got the top up but found one of the hydraulic rams leaking. There are two videos of replacing that. Check these two links: ua-cam.com/video/zQALqfSuPVk/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/3uDP4FeUdOs/v-deo.html
any updates?
So what was the problem?
The top has to be on for it to work
I think ya have to sit in the car with everything closed and it will work….it senses when your obstructing the windows and such…..mine won’t work unless all safety is maintained.
Hello, so I just bought an 07 G6 with retractable roof, car is clean everything good, however when I push top open button, no response or sound. I havent found a fuse for top, anybody have an ideal for me. Tks
We have an 06 and the fuse box is under the hood on the drivers side. It's a black plastic box. Press the two tabs and lift the top off. On the underside of the cap is the index to the fuses. The power windows and top use the same fuse. It's numbered 50 on the diagram
@@davidhowell7356 ok, tks...since I posted, took to a chevy dealership (recommended), they had it for 3days, barely got the roof back down, they could not figure it out. Said something about pistons, they were happy for me to pick up lol
Start the car before you run the top! Mine will only make it halfway on battery
So my top is down and won’t come back up. How do I get in the trunk to access that part
Probably already gave up on car but remove the negative battery terminal for 30 seconds, put it back on and press the trunk button without starting the car
@@IconicW4rrior I got the top up. A cable I think broke. And the dealership I took it to got it up but…. They can’t fix it and no one in my town will fix a hard top convertible…
@@xand25tx Ah that sucks, I've got the same problem with no one in my town wanting to mess with convertible tops.
You’re sucking air into the line it’s not gonna work
I really liked this car but after seeing so many tops having issues. I'm so over this car. Pontiac should of had an easier fix for the top or a manual switch to at least operate it when failure were to arrise. This appears to be a common problem with so many of these tops on the g6 model. Unbelievable.
Just buy a coupe instead to have about the same look but less problems
@@Jsv_1021O4 I'm all set with the coupe . It's just really isn't the same experience. Where the hardtop gives you when its down and the wind is blowing all over your body with the views of the world and the sky. No, even with all the windows down in a coupe doesn't give ME the same effect. 🌎🌌🌙✨🌤️🤔😋
Sorry to hear that, im trynna stay on top of mine to avoid issues in the future