Convertible Top Motor Repair
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- Опубліковано 1 гру 2012
- How to repair a convertible top motor. This method will fix most convertible top motors when your top is having a hard time going back up. This repair was on a 2000 mustang. This video is how I repaired my convertible top motor and I hold no responsibilities for you using my method of repair.
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This so worked for me!!!! Wife got home and said top wouldn't go up. Made a deal, she makes dinner I fix her car.
This is Rick's wife, and you just saved us $800 or actually $795 - had to pay for the fluid. WE, Rick and I, we followed your video exactly, and were able to replace hydraulic fluid in the motor, and that fixed the motor, just as you said. It was a good feeling that (1) we could fix it and (2) we saved so much money, Your video is an excellent training/fixing tool. Thank you so very much. You saved me that $795, so Black Friday here I come.
This is such a heartfelt comment, this means so much to me that this video helped you. This made me feel good and is the reason I make these videos.
This for slow movement. If you have no motor at all check for 12vdc at the motor connector. It unplugs real easy. , e brake pulled , key on, press top up. If you have 12vdc your motor in N/G. I pulled the motor cap off and it was black as coal in there. cleaned it out and worked great. Careful to not loose the little bearing at the end of the shaft to the cover.the 2 copper brushes are spring loaded, pull 1 back to re-install the cap. Use a towel to collect the black stuff, I used electrical cleaner. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for this excellent advice. I was thinking about sending my 2001 Ford Mustang to service because the soft top top motor was dead. I checked out the cost of a replacement motor and got annoyed. Then I watched your clip and read some comments from other subscribers and noticed they had experienced exactly the same problem as I did. Well instead of having to spend hundreds of dollars plus labor, I did it all by myself for a total cost $12.50. My time doesn't count, but I am no car mechanic and I had no problem fixing it by following your instructions. Thank you so much again. Robert
Thank you for this video! I thought it was going to cost me thousands of dollars to repair my mustang top! I'm so glad I found this video! Very helpful.
Tony . . . you are THE MAN !!! I have a 2004 Ford Mustang convertible that the convertible top just kept getting s l o w e r and s l o w e r over the past 3 months . . . until it just decided to totally quit working all together one day when I was out & about . . . and YES it started raining and I sat underneath an interstate overpass for about 30 - 45 minutes waiting for the rain to stop !!! I thought for sure that I needed a new convertible top motor . . . and even had it quoted to replace @ $350 for the motor and $250 to replace. I followed your UA-cam video instructions and 35 minutes later that baby is working again like a charm !!!
Indeed, as one of the other commenters noted, replacing the ATF stopper plug was the hardest part of the whole process which I struggled with for about 15 minutes . . . so, I put a little WD40 on the plug, used a blunt micro-screwdriver as you suggested and while placing the plug into the hole, pulled back on the outer-part tip of the rubber plug with one hand stretching it backwards away from the hole which stretches the plug to a thinner profile, while applying a little elbow grease with the screwdriver in the other hand . . . it went right in !!!
Thank You for saving me about $600 !!!
Side Note: I am by no means any type of mechanic . . . but this was truly easy . . . with your visual guidance of course !!!
I appreciate it immensely !!!
This Video is spot on, I had someone tell me I needed a new motor however roof would go down but not up. I follow it to a T in my daughters 2004 Mustang and it was cake. She's going in the Air Force Sept 26 th and trying to sell it, so with your help selling it will be much easier. Thanks again for the knowledge much appreciated ... Jeff
Thank you sooo much! We didn't have the extra $ for the new motor that we thought we needed...so we haven't been able to use the convertible top for a few months now. Then I came across your video...now life is good! Thank you for helping us get my pony back in shape! Bless you!!!
Thank you for this video. Saved time, money, and what a relieve of stress! Hubby took kids yesterday for some spider monkey business. Had top down but had to pull over as my kids wanted the top up. The top will not budge. On his way home, saw this video. When they got home, my 12 yr old helped get the seats out with hubby's help. I went to auto part store to buy the transmission fluid per described in this video. Stopped by Wally for the turkey baster. Did exactly as shown in this video. Now IT'S working!!!!!!!. So thankful. You see, hubby needs this car for work today and he cannot have the top down as it get can very cold here in CO. His main car has been at the dealer for a snapped crankshaft bolt and we are waiting for a new engine (2 weeks going) and expensive work! So now you know what a blessing this was. Thank you form the bottom of my heart.
BTW, our convertible is a sweet red mustang 2003 model :)
oh my god, this... this is phenominal video, saved sooo much money doing it myself
Oh God, I don’t know how to Thank you. My car had the same problem but you finally fix it for me. Easy and Quick than spending hundreds bucks. Thanks again.
Awesome video! You saved me around $300 from the mechanic. He told me that the unit needed to be replaced, because the wasn't pumping the fluid. After watching your video, it showed that he failed to leave the plug off to bleed the lines. I popped the cap and it worked like a charm. Thank you for your video.
I am so happy this helped you and thank you for letting me know. that is why I make these videos to hopefully help people. Take care...Tony
I have a '01 Mustang and put the top down but it would not go back up. I found this video and did exactly the same thing and to my amazement it fixed the problem. I never expected it to be just low on fluid. It cost me nothing.Thank you for posting it!!!!
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Thanks Tony for explaining it thoroughly i have a 2013 Camaro and the procedure is basically the same but the buy never said were the fluid had to go on the pump or that the pump had to be unscrewed so you can put fluid in it. And he said nothing about bleeding it as well great job Sir 👍
AWESOME!! I just bought a 2000 Mustang convertible. I didn't have it home one day before the top wouldn't go up. Thanks you VERY much for your video. A quick trip to the store for fluid and she is working like a charm! Your instructions were right on the money...easy fix...but no way could I have done it one handed!
I am so happy this worked for you :) Yes it is definitely not a one handed job. LOL
Thank you for the video! This is my 6th Mustang, but I never had to fix a convertible motor. You saved me a ton of time and money!
Thank you! It was an easy fix..... After filling, a dozen up/down cycles bled out the air. Letting the oil reservoir settle out the oil foam also helped. Works like new again....
Thanks so much- this fix worked perfectly- The Ford Dealer here in Avon Park Florida was clueless as to how to fix this problem! Sad but true.
I'm about to go try this on my mustang, I''m glad I didn't call out for repairs with my warrantee before seeing this video.
Thank you so much. I have a 2000 Mustang comfortable. I've been having some problems bringing the top back up and this morning it didn't at all. I'm a technician so if I can fix, I'll try. Thanks to your video I saved $300 on a new motor. this was a huge help and I wanted to say thank you. Your video was simple and straight to the point.
+Luis Rivas I am so happy this saved you money. Thank you for the kind comment, it is what keeps me going. Take care...Tony
Thank you so much!!! I had my top working in fifteen minutes and that's removing the seats too. I hate driving into a dealership in my Mustang. They always come out smiling real big and showing off those pointy teeth.
I know what your saying. They are all greedy. I've heard they are charging anywhere between 300 - 800 dollars to do this. The worst nightmares are "You need a new motor" That's why I post what I post to help people like you, and I'm not even a mechanic!!! LOL
Great video. Just purchased an older convertible--learning it and haven't even tried the top yet. If I have some problems, I'll have some idea. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the video. This worked for me and I got my top working again!!!
Omg, this video tutorial saved my car! The tops works now! Thanks.
Thank you for your time showing how to fix convertible and we hope that we can fix my top and save money. Thank you again.
I am so glad this worked for you :) I really don't have a clue where the oil goes, specially when you can't find it anywhere in the car where it leaked.
Thanks for the video, I have a 88 Gt convertible and the top hardly went up and this worked perfectly!
An awesome video!! It amazes me how much information is out on the WWW...this particular video has been VERY helpful to me, with regard to making my convertible top work again!! Thank you so much!
I am so happy this worked for you my friend. Take care...Tony
Tony, your video & explanation gave me the confidence to try this and avoid the dealer "gouge". I was able to go from my 2002 Mustang top opening fine but seemingly was frozen in the down position to my top closing again like new in less than half an hour. Excellent training video. Thanks.
--Dave in Fairfax, VA
I am so happy this worked for you and saved you some money. This is exactly why I try to help people while I am learning as well :)
Fantastic. I tackled this with the videos guidance, and sure enough ,it WORKS!. only hard part was getting plug out. Thank you. I subscribed
awesome video. ive been kinda putting off adding fluid to my convertible because wasnt sure how but ill be doing it in the moring after watching this
Informative detailed & straight to the point👍🏼
Very nice explanation and demo. Very clear. My problem is for 64 convertible T-bird. Trunk lid opens, but top won't go down and strongly resists manual closing.
I too had the problem. Followed this method with two exceptions. First I did not remove the pump from mount. Used a hypodermic needle from a drug store with a 1/8" tube and injected a couple of ounces to just below the hole. Cycled system then replaced plug using a small screw in the hole in the plug, push gently and it stretches the plug and goes right in. Note, I also taped the hypo and tube to the pump so I dodn't have to go looking for it the next time.
Hi Tony, I had already ordered a new motor before I saw your video. Today I followed your instructions to a T and much to my amazement the top now works just about as well as when I bought my 2000 Mustang convertible in 2000. Thank you so much for taking the time to do the video and I'm sure saved many of us countless dollars. Big kudos to you sir. BTW I've subscribed to your channel and I'll be returning the new motor. Best regards,
I am so happy it worked for you. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Take care... Tony
Thanks so much, Helped with my wife`s new mustang,
Your video was the best.
I did learn the 4 rubber grommets were easier to press on with rubbing the same fluid on the grommets before pressing on
Thank-you again. Ours works great!!!
I am so happy this video helped you :) Take care
Dude, thank you! I bought an 01 mustang yesterday, came home today and the top wouldn't go up. I was soooo pissed. I am going to try this over the weekend and hopefully thats all it is. Thanks for your great instructions!
Helped me. 2003 Mustang - I was not bleeding it after I topped it off with plug out..Big Thanks...
Hey this worked for my 2004 Mustang.......THANX!!!
Just finished and it worked GREAT!!! THANK YOU!!!
So happy!!!!!
Just saved myself some money! Thnx for the tutorial, it really helped
Great video. I found it very helpful. Just did the entire project in about 20 minutes.
Awesome!!! Take care...Tony
this fix worked great for me,thanks for the help.
Fixed the problem for me, too!! Me and my 2000 Mustang GT convertible thank you!!
I am so happy this worked for you. Take care...Tony
Wow. That easy. Thanks for the knowledge. Going to give it a go.
hey this is awesome. thanks for the share
just wanted to add that after watching your video and hearing your top working i guess mine sounds just like that so i guess its normal,i do know some other cars are totally quiet but those are high end machines like Mercedes and jaguars so i guess i answered my own question,lol, thanks again for the great video!!
Hola, yo tengo un Renault cupe y voy a intentar repararlo con la ayuda de tu video, soy de uruguay y mi ingles es escaso, pero queria agradecerte por compartir tu conocimiento y ayudarnos a ahorras algo de dinero, gracias!
Great video this was exactly what was wrong with my car thanks
thefighter60 You are so welcome. I am happy this took care of it.
I am happy this worked for you and saved you some money :)
Thanks for making this video - well done!!
Fantastic! Great video, easy instructions and effective!
Vanessa Bowie Thank you so much!!! Your comment means a lot, because that's the only reason I make these to help people. Take care...Tony
Thank you! This worked great and the instructions were perfect. :)
Elizabeth W Awesome!!! Thanks for letting me know it helped. Means a lot. Take care...Tony
I cannot wait to try this on my 1988 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible !!!!
The top goes down every time. But rarely can get it to go back up.
Thank you so much!!!!! I fixed my roof and it is working perfectly now!
I am so happy this worked for you :) Take care...Tony
I have an 02 and was just wondering how to get to the motor and pump.. Ty for the help!!
Thank you for the great and informative video this helped me out Tremendously. I tested it a few times and it go up and down beautifully. Thanks again
I am so happy it’s working for you again! Thank you for letting me know.
Take care, Tony
This was a very informative and easy to fallow thank you
I will definitely have my car sears out looking at this cause I need my convertible top down this summer.
Thank u so much becauae u saved me a lot of money because i was going to get a whole new top moter which it cost a lot of money thanks
Everything went just as you showed.....thanks.....toughest part was getting the little rubber plug back in
Awesome!!!
I am so happy that it helped you :)
Hi, Thank you for your video. you explained it very well, thank you. My vehicle is a Cadillac, But I assume it is the same procedure.
Cheers,
Geoff - Brisbane Australia.
thanks !!!this video helps ...i have this problem too.. now i know exactly what i need ..
Sorry for the late response I hope this video helped you fix your problem. Take care
I am so happy this has helped you:)
I am so happy this worked for you :)
Thanks, my 2007 mustang started to stop just before getting to the top latches. You can here the pump struggling to get the top up just at the end, so i think you helped me find the problem. thanks
Was this the issue? My 2005 is doing the same
good vid thanks any ideas as to how to stop leaks into the trunk/rear seat from the top seal with the body
Thank you just fixed my top!
You're welcome, so happy it helped you:)
Thanks alot for very good instructions
Thanks for the instructions! Great information here!
You're welcome:) Hope it worked for you
Thanks for posting this video very helpful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much this has helped me alot
You gained a "NEW SUBSCRIBER" ....Thanks for sharing . I hope that'll take care of the problem with the top opening & closing too slow .
Hector Terrazas thank you so much. That should work. Also if you notice it starts slowing down again check your actuators to see if they are leaking. If you look down through your back side windows with them down you should see on both sides a thing that looks like a shock. If you see fluid coming out of them while your lifting the top they need replacing. Mine was in good shape and worked excellent after bleeding the system and didn't have to replace them. Hope yours goes good and thank you again...Tony
Hello, I just went to your channel to see the video. Couldn't find it, but checked out your GT, it sounds awesome:)
This is the best video by far thank you👌
Thank you so much!!! You have an awesome day, Tony
Thank you great video. Exactly what I needed to do.
So happy this helped :)
Thanks. I'm looking to see about finding a motor online now.
I am so happy you got it fixed and this helped you:)
So i cant hear my motor at all? Didnt work when i bought it got it to work once after messing with the switch and now nothing but it is locked down....mine will not work manually any suggestions on what to do next
great video!!..would this be the same on a 93 chevy cavelier convertible?
Excellent video. Thought we would be replacing the motor or cylinders in my sons mustang but will definitely try this first. Thanks
Did this today. Worked great. Thanks for the video, you probably saved me $400.00 to $600.00. Took less than a half hour.
That is AWESOME!!!! So happy this video helped you
I'm sure it helped many others as well, great job, I can't thank you enough.
this video helped me greatly my pony top is raising and lowering with no problems but it out of adjustment on the driver side any good advice on how to fix it
Helped a lot! Thanks much!
I am so happy this helps you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Take care, Tony
Thanks, this helped a lot.
Hello that was amazing
Can I do that for BMW m3 e46 2004 convertible and can you tell me where is the hydra pump is please.
worked like a champ. thanks for the info.
Thank you for letting me know the video helped you, take care...Tony
hey dude you're awesome, thank you so much, it really worked. Thanks a lot
Great write up! Can a small leak be fixed with power steering fluid that contains leak repair?
Hello, Do you have any advice on a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT hardtop convertible. It goes down fine and seems to go up well until it drops into place. The pin on the driver side wont clip into place unless I pull down and put pressure on there. The roof is slightly twisted and the driver side does not seal up properly. We cant see anything bent or in the way and nothing before this to indicate a problem. Thanks for any help
I'm going to try this. Thank you.
Hello, hope this video helps you. Take care...Tony P.S. I am subscriber #1 on your channel
Great Video! One question... which fluid did you use? Thanks
Muy interesante, gracias
A lot of help.easy.Thanks
Linda Weeden So happy this helped you. Take care...Tony
Thanks it realy Works this video
Thank you, I hope this helped:)
Mechanic quoted $700 for top to be fixed. Thank you for saving me $700 haha!
khsvelvet That is Awesome, Yes they try to rake us over!!! Take care...Tony
will this work for the 2006?
Damn you came through thanks man take care
You to my friend, hope this helped you :)
thank you for your video! #you #Rock 👍😊👌