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Test C: The Convertible Top Does Not Raise Or Does Not Go Up All the Way

PINPOINT TEST C: THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOES NOT RAISE OR DOES NOT GO UP ALL THE WAY


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Normal Operation
The convertible top hydraulic system uses a 12 volt reversible pump and motor assembly. When active, the pump uses hydraulic pressure to extend the hydraulic lift cylinders to raise the convertible top, or retract the hydraulic lift cylinders to lower the convertible top. The convertible top assembly is a floating frame, Z-fold design. The main pivot brackets are attached to the body, and the convertible top frame side rails expand or fold when the convertible top is raised or lowered. The LH and RH stay pads are attached to the convertible top frame bows, and provide the main source of tension for the convertible top material.

Possible Causes
- convertible top assembly
- hydraulic lift cylinders
- hydraulic system