After finding that no mechanic in my area would touch the Mustang, I found your video. II have a 2001 Mustang and your video worked a treat. Can't thank you enough for your easy to follow instructions. From Perth, Australia.
Just a tremendous thank you! Was about to bring my 2006 Mustang convertible in for what could have been an unnecessary and expensive repair because my top wouldn’t go down. Watched your video.( which was the only one I could find on this) ,did the repair as you instructed.And Boom! Done! $5 trans fluid.$2 turkey baster.$7 total repair cost. My wife came out and said: “How did you do that?” I said. “ Piece of cake”. Thanks for makin me look good.
hi green just purchases an 2001 gt conv. top is new. top goes down but struggles to go up. do u think this will do the trick? How did u prop the seat up? thx.
You were 100% correct in my case, 99% of the time the hydraulic fluid is empty and reason the top won't lift. We live in the hot Central Valley of CA and I had no idea the hydraulic fluid for the top needed to be refilled occasionally. Thanks to your video, we were able to troubleshoot & get my top working again. I also now know to keep an eye on the hydraulic fluid oil & how to test the relay switches too, as although the hydraulic motor was trying to lift the top, I did insist we check the switch too, lol. Thanks again for saving me the fees of a shop doing the troubleshooting & fill we did pretty rapidly, after removing the back seats. Ahhh, there's nothing like pushing the top down, then up button and having my convertible top work again, without my husband helping manually pull the top up! Feeling grateful and happy!
Just did it on my 05 convert plug was the hardest part used needle nose players wrapped in electrical tape so I didn’t damage it me and my dad both tried our asses off 19 and 60 I finally got it out and then we moved the top up and down 5 times and now it’s perfect tysm 1500$ job done for 10$ 9.99$ atf marcon V and 2hrs at night
The fluid doesn’t just magically disappear guys. Doing this will refill the canister in order for the hydraulics to move the top up and down but you’re likely to have a leak in one of the hydraulics cylinders that’s causing it to malfunction in the first place.
Excellent video! Just finished the repair on my 2012. Total cost was $25 for fluid and syringe. The 2012 has an Allen key cap instead of the plug, which was even easier. Now to cancel the service appointment 😊
I just put some fluide in and still not working properly sometimes it's working well and sometimes not at all what can be my problem ??? Just working once an a while ???
Same!! 2012 vert and got a little worried it was a hex cause I didn't want to affect the unit but once I got it off the two metal lips shook the container and could tell nothing was in it.
Guys this definitely works if you are having trouble with the top coming all the way up add more fluid to it and keep pressing it foward eventually it will get all the way to the front and your good
Did it fix the problem with the 03? I'm actually about to buy an 03 for cheap because the previous owner doesn't know how to fix the top. It's stuck down
Thank you so much for this video! I followed your instructions on my Mustang 2013 convertible and it worked out perfectly! It costed me $11 including the oil and the dispenser!
I have a 2014 GT. Used Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF and it worked well. Only problem I experienced was the plug. The good news is they put a screw in it. Forget what size Allen head but it screws in and out. The bad news is it's in the middle of the dad gum reservoir. I found it with about 1/3 full and was able to get it to 2/3 full. Squirted fluid all over the place doing it though. Some of that was from where my siphon hose was the same width as the hole though. Still, what a dumb design. Anyways this video helped me to know what to do though. Thanks!
Thanks for the biggest blister I've ever had on my finger trying to remove and re insert that damn black plug. Guess I'll be on to option #2 did not work for me.
My local Ford "stealership" charged me 250.00$ to get the top back up on my 03 GT and gave me a quote of 4K$ to restore normal operation. I'll come back and report after my repair attempt. Many thanks.
First, isolate where the water is coming in... There is a plug in the rear floor pan that is meant to allow water to drain if it does get in; make sure this plug isn't jammed up with rust or gunk.
Great video, thanks. I'd would add one thing though. getting that rubber stopper back in is HARD! I used an automotive pick, like an awl. Just popping it in isn't going to happen.
Good Video. Not sure if you supposed to fill that cylinder when the top is up and/or down. I've been doing it with the top down. Funny thing happened in my case. I noticed red fluid on my driveway. The hack here led to full blown hydraulic and fluid hosiery replacement. Now it works perfect and no leaks!
Nope your wrong! Trunk is a sealed unit. You can't get in the trunk threw the back seat on a s197 convertible mustang. Don't believe me shut your keys in the trunk and try to get them out. Have fun!
Not on 2007 convertibles. On coupes, yes, you can get to the trunk from the seats, which fold down. But my convertible's trunk lining is glued/sewn/whatever to the frame. You cannot get to the convertible top motor from the trunk - unless you want to go get new upholstery for it!
I'm going to try this soon. I have a 2007 which I believe is the exact body style in the video. On some videos there is an electrical connection that's blocking the plug, but on this video there doesn't seem to be one... is that true? Also, any reason why I can't start the process with the top down? Makes it much easier to get the seats out, plus the lighting is way better. I've also heard that starting the "5x" up and down with the roof after replacing the fluid is better because it has less air to push through for some reason (and I agree w/those who say leave the cap off when bleeding). Thanks though, looks like a good video.
Mine goes up but not down. Can it be the hydrolics too or not. I switched the relays and the same thing happens. Goes up but not down. When presing down I dont ear a click sound of the relay even if I switched with the other one.
Let's say you are 20 miles from home with the top down and it starts to rain. You press the button to raise the top but nothing happens. Is there a safe way to manually raise the top until you get home to where the problem can be fixed. I just purchased a 2014 Mustang convertible and this is one of the things that I worry about.
honestly bro i tried and you’re gonna have to disconnect a hell of a lot of hydraulics and maybe even the cables. that shit is like 100 pounds of resistance trying to lift it lol
Came to comment bow useful this post was! Was able to quite easily take a part the back seat and come to find that all the hydraulic fluid was gone so filled her up and literally moves like butter now! Not a sound coming from it!
I changed one of the fuses tried to put the top down and up then switched it and tried to put the top up and down it didnt work. When I out my ear next to the fuse box I do not hear any clicking. Could that also be a sign of maybe low hydraulic fluid.
Mine leaks from the tops of the hydraulic cylinders. One issue with this video; he says something about "purging the air from the system" after operating a few times, yet it appeared to me that he put the reservoir cap (the mangled piece of plastic..REPLACE!) back on before operating the top. Unless there's a major leak, that would be on par with filling an empty brake system without bleeding it. If I recall, and at this point it doesn't matter to me until I replace the cylinders, the proper method is to open & close the top 5 times with no cap on the reservoir, then top off, 3-5 more times, and with the top down, verify reservoir is filled and replace plug. My buddy who is a true mechanic dug through his odds n sods bucket and found a better cap than the oem junk that it came with.
I've just topped off the fluid in the cylinder behind the rear seat, I tried to move the top up and down, and now the cylinder on the driver's side is leaking air and oil. I guess it's not supposed to do this, is it? Should i replace the cylinder?
I looked in the seam of the driver side between the outer body and inner body where the top comes up. I saw fluid spritzing in that opening. I also need to refill my motor fluid. what do u think is spritzing in the side of the car?
Hey there, My problem is it get stuck about 1/4 of the way to completion. I'm not sure if maybe something is blocking it from going all the way down. Any suggestion?
If your dluid level is good and you have no leaks, Check for any loose and biding mechanical arms; the ones that make up the moving frame under the top material. Check for damaged pins/bolts. Something is preventing full motion and locating wgich piece is just gonna take some time and patience. Good luck.
Why didn’t you use hydrolic fluid that’s weird it will work most don’t kno you can even use vegetable oil As well I never used trans before and I work on these a lot
Hi there , I have a sn95 vert top and when I bring it down it goes down 90% and it’s also not flush as it goes down my passenger side goes down no problem while my driver side of the top hangs up you can see how uneven it is, I switched out the hydraulic cylinder and still didn’t help, you have any idea what it can be, I really don’t want to go ahead and replace the whole top itself
If your dluid level is good and you have no leaks, Check for any loose and biding mechanical arms; the ones that make up the moving frame under the top material. Check for damaged pins/bolts. Something is preventing full motion and locating wgich piece is just gonna take some time and patience. Good luck.
@@tracykey9227 nah the vert had a bent frame Went to junkyard and pulled out a whole convertible top with frame and rear window all under $150 plus 3 hrs of my time to install did the trick My phantom cover would sit flush because of the old frame and with the 2001 donor the cloth material sits better than the old vinyl and couldn’t be happier
Granite I hate and love my E65 I would like to see the DIY on how to avoid ever buying a Mustang. Juuuuuussttt kidding. Maybe.... well, off to fix all my Busted Motor Wagons, wtf is broke today on top of that and this... tah tah
Hey I've had this issue but now I loaned my convertible out and I had 2 tires in the trunk and she tried to put the top down and it wouldn't go down all the way so she got in the back seat and put her butt on the frame and jumped up and down and bent the frame I'm looking for some videos that show changing the convertible frame out on a 2003 mustang do y'all have any suggestions WHERE I MIGHT CAN FIND SOME VIDEOS IVE TYPED IN ALL KINDS OF THINGS AND CANT FIND ANYTHING ON THIS ISSUE THANK YOU
After finding that no mechanic in my area would touch the Mustang, I found your video. II have a 2001 Mustang and your video worked a treat. Can't thank you enough for your easy to follow instructions. From Perth, Australia.
Just a tremendous thank you! Was about to bring my 2006 Mustang convertible in for what could have been an unnecessary and expensive repair because my top wouldn’t go down. Watched your video.( which was the only one I could find on this) ,did the repair as you instructed.And Boom! Done! $5 trans fluid.$2 turkey baster.$7 total repair cost. My wife came out and said: “How did you do that?” I said. “ Piece of cake”. Thanks for makin me look good.
hi green just purchases an 2001 gt conv. top is new. top goes down but struggles to go up. do u think this will do the trick? How did u prop the seat up? thx.
@@markdamstratake out your trunk liner and should be able to just sit over the seat and look down at it, that’s how i did it
You were 100% correct in my case, 99% of the time the hydraulic fluid is empty and reason the top won't lift. We live in the hot Central Valley of CA and I had no idea the hydraulic fluid for the top needed to be refilled occasionally. Thanks to your video, we were able to troubleshoot & get my top working again. I also now know to keep an eye on the hydraulic fluid oil & how to test the relay switches too, as although the hydraulic motor was trying to lift the top, I did insist we check the switch too, lol. Thanks again for saving me the fees of a shop doing the troubleshooting & fill we did pretty rapidly, after removing the back seats. Ahhh, there's nothing like pushing the top down, then up button and having my convertible top work again, without my husband helping manually pull the top up! Feeling grateful and happy!
They were charging me 600$ for this!!!!!! Lord Jesus they’re stupid af.Thank god for this video.Saved me about 590$
Thank you so much for this!!!! 🙏 I thought my top was DONE FOR! This was truly a huge help. 🏆
Great "How To" video bro. When I saw the veins popping I knew this would be a reliable channel. Semper Fidelis!
This worked on my 08 GT. Took about 30 minutes. Great Video 👍👍
Just did it on my 05 convert plug was the hardest part used needle nose players wrapped in electrical tape so I didn’t damage it me and my dad both tried our asses off 19 and 60 I finally got it out and then we moved the top up and down 5 times and now it’s perfect tysm 1500$ job done for 10$ 9.99$ atf marcon V and 2hrs at night
Edit: I’m back here 8months later bc it’s stuck again :/
The fluid doesn’t just magically disappear guys. Doing this will refill the canister in order for the hydraulics to move the top up and down but you’re likely to have a leak in one of the hydraulics cylinders that’s causing it to malfunction in the first place.
Hearing our host describe the reservoir plug a few times, I guess it's called the " pain-in-the-butt plug" , lol.
Great instructional video! Thank you!
Excellent video! Just finished the repair on my 2012. Total cost was $25 for fluid and syringe. The 2012 has an Allen key cap instead of the plug, which was even easier. Now to cancel the service appointment 😊
did you use the same fluid? thank you!
@@EltheMura I used automatic transmission fluid from Canadian Tire. It said Dexron/Mercon on the container.
I just put some fluide in and still not working properly sometimes it's working well and sometimes not at all what can be my problem ??? Just working once an a while ???
Maybe more fluid? Maybe replacing the pump?
Same!! 2012 vert and got a little worried it was a hex cause I didn't want to affect the unit but once I got it off the two metal lips shook the container and could tell nothing was in it.
Guys this definitely works if you are having trouble with the top coming all the way up add more fluid to it and keep pressing it foward eventually it will get all the way to the front and your good
Just got an 03 with this problem. This video was very informative, and hopefully will fix the problem.
Did it fix the problem with the 03? I'm actually about to buy an 03 for cheap because the previous owner doesn't know how to fix the top. It's stuck down
Did it work?
@@madisonhammons5536 my top is down on my 04 gt really hard to put it up
Thank you so much for this video! I followed your instructions on my Mustang 2013 convertible and it worked out perfectly! It costed me $11 including the oil and the dispenser!
I have a 2013 Mustang as well. Did you use the same fluid he used?
I have a 2014 GT. Used Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF and it worked well.
Only problem I experienced was the plug. The good news is they put a screw in it. Forget what size Allen head but it screws in and out. The bad news is it's in the middle of the dad gum reservoir. I found it with about 1/3 full and was able to get it to 2/3 full. Squirted fluid all over the place doing it though. Some of that was from where my siphon hose was the same width as the hole though. Still, what a dumb design.
Anyways this video helped me to know what to do though. Thanks!
Great video and saved me a good amount of dollars for sure as all I needed was fluid. I just need to get that plug back in now, lol.
Thanks for the biggest blister I've ever had on my finger trying to remove and re insert that damn black plug. Guess I'll be on to option #2 did not work for me.
Thanks for an excellent video! Just did this in my dad's '06 before it rained...really appreciate the video!!
My local Ford "stealership" charged me 250.00$ to get the top back up on my 03 GT and gave me a quote of 4K$ to restore normal operation. I'll come back and report after my repair attempt. Many thanks.
You are the mF man dude 💪🏼 thank you for saving us 100s if not 1000s
Thanks. This worked for our Mustang just as you showed.
Love u sooooo much we are in 2023 but u save my money love u wallah
Btw, at least with the 99-04 mustangs, you can move the top manually.
you can with the 94 to 98 as well
ahaha yeah at least that's a pro with them.
Yeah but it’s embarrassing manually moving them especially if ur in public or in school lol
Enrique Contreras that’s facts LOL
Didn't know I could manually do it...thanks bro!
Thanks (didn’t have a convertible issue but a rear seat puddle problem and this helped a lot either way thank you)
What did you do with the puddle water?thx
First, isolate where the water is coming in... There is a plug in the rear floor pan that is meant to allow water to drain if it does get in; make sure this plug isn't jammed up with rust or gunk.
Great video, thanks. I'd would add one thing though. getting that rubber stopper back in is HARD! I used an automotive pick, like an awl. Just popping it in isn't going to happen.
Good Video. Not sure if you supposed to fill that cylinder when the top is up and/or down. I've been doing it with the top down. Funny thing happened in my case. I noticed red fluid on my driveway. The hack here led to full blown hydraulic and fluid hosiery replacement. Now it works perfect and no leaks!
Thanks for the heads up! My 2018 Camaro is doing the same thing.
Does everything have to be so hard to get to?? Jfc my 01’ won’t open screw that
Great video needed that cause my top goes down but not up
Mine is slow up. fast down. 2002. SOmetimes it's fast both ways. I will check fluid levels before I put it away for the winter.
I have an 02 aswell but mine won't go up but went down, was it your fluid levels that was the problem?
Guys, you can go through the trunk to complete the work, easy, easy!!!!!! No need to pull the rear seat!!!!!
Nope your wrong! Trunk is a sealed unit. You can't get in the trunk threw the back seat on a s197 convertible mustang. Don't believe me shut your keys in the trunk and try to get them out. Have fun!
Jack Benson you can get to the hydraulic pump through the trunk. I just done it
Not on 2007 convertibles. On coupes, yes, you can get to the trunk from the seats, which fold down. But my convertible's trunk lining is glued/sewn/whatever to the frame. You cannot get to the convertible top motor from the trunk - unless you want to go get new upholstery for it!
Shit not on my stang...Mach 1000 in the trunk...to many amps in the way hahaha
@@mikeaustin1 I can on my 07 mustang convertible
I'm going to try this soon. I have a 2007 which I believe is the exact body style in the video. On some videos there is an electrical connection that's blocking the plug, but on this video there doesn't seem to be one... is that true?
Also, any reason why I can't start the process with the top down? Makes it much easier to get the seats out, plus the lighting is way better. I've also heard that starting the "5x" up and down with the roof after replacing the fluid is better because it has less air to push through for some reason (and I agree w/those who say leave the cap off when bleeding). Thanks though, looks like a good video.
What is the name of the little black plug?
I’ve been to a couple of other stores and they’re having trouble looking for this particular piece
did you find out
Boom! Did the trick. Thank you!
Damn that really nice mustang 🔥🔥🔥🏎🏎🚘🚘🚘🚘🔥🔥🏎🏎🏎🏎
Mine goes up but not down. Can it be the hydrolics too or not. I switched the relays and the same thing happens. Goes up but not down. When presing down I dont ear a click sound of the relay even if I switched with the other one.
Let's say you are 20 miles from home with the top down and it starts to rain. You press the button to raise the top but nothing happens. Is there a safe way to manually raise the top until you get home to where the problem can be fixed. I just purchased a 2014 Mustang convertible and this is one of the things that I worry about.
honestly bro i tried and you’re gonna have to disconnect a hell of a lot of hydraulics and maybe even the cables. that shit is like 100 pounds of resistance trying to lift it lol
Sell it and get a coupe. The coupe even looks better.
thats a beautiful mustang
i think... I THINK....... u gotta perge it a few times first with the black plug OFF.
Came to comment bow useful this post was! Was able to quite easily take a part the back seat and come to find that all the hydraulic fluid was gone so filled her up and literally moves like butter now! Not a sound coming from it!
I'm in JAMAICA having this issue on my 2017 eco
Mine is stuck down but in a garage right now. One side wants to come up but the other side doesn't. Perhaps it just needs some fluid.
me too i’m 17 and i just got a 2006 mustang gt and the top doesn’t want to come down, well ONE of the sides
why am I watching this, I don't even have a mustang
I changed one of the fuses tried to put the top down and up then switched it and tried to put the top up and down it didnt work. When I out my ear next to the fuse box I do not hear any clicking. Could that also be a sign of maybe low hydraulic fluid.
Thanks for the trick!
Having sort of an issue like that on my 2008 convertible Smart car
Helped me out a lot today thank you!
So what did he do about all the water damage hes getting??? Its pretty obvious. I have the same car and same isse
Can you explain where the original fluid went? You are adding fluid, so what happened to the original fluid? Was there a leak?
Mike Kellum following. I need to know too
Me too...filled it twice works for awhile then starts going really slow and then not at all.
Mine leaks from the tops of the hydraulic cylinders. One issue with this video; he says something about "purging the air from the system" after operating a few times, yet it appeared to me that he put the reservoir cap (the mangled piece of plastic..REPLACE!) back on before operating the top. Unless there's a major leak, that would be on par with filling an empty brake system without bleeding it. If I recall, and at this point it doesn't matter to me until I replace the cylinders, the proper method is to open & close the top 5 times with no cap on the reservoir, then top off, 3-5 more times, and with the top down, verify reservoir is filled and replace plug. My buddy who is a true mechanic dug through his odds n sods bucket and found a better cap than the oem junk that it came with.
Last I checked lol, your suppose to leave the plug out to purge air?
My top was not responding but a couple times it went down a few inches and stopped- do you think that is a fluid issue?
My top goes down but doesn’t wanna come up
did you ever figure out why?
You keep saying that it’s a 2006,it’s not a 06 mustang it’s older model
You need to get your years right
that reservoir has to be filled with the top down!
Dealership wanted >$3000. This showed me how to do it for 50¢.
I've just topped off the fluid in the cylinder behind the rear seat, I tried to move the top up and down, and now the cylinder on the driver's side is leaking air and oil. I guess it's not supposed to do this, is it? Should i replace the cylinder?
I looked in the seam of the driver side between the outer body and inner body where the top comes up. I saw fluid spritzing in that opening. I also need to refill my motor fluid. what do u think is spritzing in the side of the car?
Hey there, My problem is it get stuck about 1/4 of the way to completion. I'm not sure if maybe something is blocking it from going all the way down. Any suggestion?
If your dluid level is good and you have no leaks, Check for any loose and biding mechanical arms; the ones that make up the moving frame under the top material. Check for damaged pins/bolts. Something is preventing full motion and locating wgich piece is just gonna take some time and patience. Good luck.
Thanks for this video sir!
I use to here a noise when I press the back or forward button but now it’s not saying nothing at all do you think this could be the problem?
Thanks
BRO!!!!!THANK YOU!!!!!
I can’t get the plug back in... help
What did you end up doing
I've changed the motor and relay switches. Still won't work. What is your next suggestion.
Why didn’t you use hydrolic fluid that’s weird it will work most don’t kno you can even use vegetable oil
As well I never used trans before and I work on these a lot
I have to buy me one cash big time 🔥🔥🔥👑❤❤ nice color
Quick question
Would this apply on a 2005 Mustang?
This is an 06 so
I’m guessing 05-09
But how do you purge it just push the button
Awesome thanks worked great
I filled it up last year, but now it doesn't work again. What makes it leak???
Good advice except for asking a auto parts attendant for his advice. Don’t do that.
Exactly.... always read the Owner's Manual!
Aweaome!! Thanks
What if it’s not connected I have an 01 and can’t figure out to re connect it back together
Will this work for my 2004
You are soooo awesome! Thank you!!
I have a 2014 and I went to add hydraulic fluid and the pumps are different. Anybody know of an updated video of newer models?
That color tho...Super hot
Luckily I just have to pop my trunk and I can fill the motor up..
So my 2006 happen to stop halfway and when I press the button for up or down the car shuts off anyone know what is making it do that ?
My car doesn't make a noise when it comes to hydraulics, is it possible the issue is the switch?
Could be. Could be your pump is completely shot. Check fuses first.
Ain’t no fucking way that plug gets back in
Why didn't you test it out for viewers?
Where can I find you guys do you guys have a number ?
Hi there , I have a sn95 vert top and when I bring it down it goes down 90% and it’s also not flush as it goes down my passenger side goes down no problem while my driver side of the top hangs up you can see how uneven it is, I switched out the hydraulic cylinder and still didn’t help, you have any idea what it can be, I really don’t want to go ahead and replace the whole top itself
If your dluid level is good and you have no leaks, Check for any loose and biding mechanical arms; the ones that make up the moving frame under the top material. Check for damaged pins/bolts. Something is preventing full motion and locating wgich piece is just gonna take some time and patience. Good luck.
@@tracykey9227 nah the vert had a bent frame
Went to junkyard and pulled out a whole convertible top with frame and rear window all under $150 plus 3 hrs of my time to install did the trick
My phantom cover would sit flush because of the old frame and with the 2001 donor the cloth material sits better than the old vinyl and couldn’t be happier
I can't get the plug in for the life of me
Same here so i took some rubber skin off with blade and it went in smooth. Good luck
just use a blunt rod or not sharp Phillips screwdriver. He doesn't know what he is doing....
Granite I hate and love my E65 I would like to see the DIY on how to avoid ever buying a Mustang. Juuuuuussttt kidding. Maybe.... well, off to fix all my Busted Motor Wagons, wtf is broke today on top of that and this... tah tah
I don't believe you since you didn't show it fixed.
Llll loop
Hey I've had this issue but now I loaned my convertible out and I had 2 tires in the trunk and she tried to put the top down and it wouldn't go down all the way so she got in the back seat and put her butt on the frame and jumped up and down and bent the frame I'm looking for some videos that show changing the convertible frame out on a 2003 mustang do y'all have any suggestions WHERE I MIGHT CAN FIND SOME VIDEOS IVE TYPED IN ALL KINDS OF THINGS AND CANT FIND ANYTHING ON THIS ISSUE THANK YOU
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