Retractable Top Issue Resolutions...
07-25-11, 06:02 AM
#46
Same here, tried it this weekend, worked like a charm. But I really do not like that Red Light and as a result, put up the qtr windows.
Maybe the best route is to do the qtr windows mod. Involved but I think worth it.
Maybe the best route is to do the qtr windows mod. Involved but I think worth it.
07-25-11, 10:52 AM
#47
Re: Maybe the best route is to do the qtr windows mod. Involved but I think worth it.
Absolutely! Other than '06 wheels & 'normal' tires, this is the only mod that I have done to my car and am very glad that I did it.
The downside is that you have to pay attention to the order in which you lower/raise the windows. And anyone should explain that to any future owner as it is not in the Owner's Manual.
Jerry Baumchen
07-25-11, 12:41 PM
#48
Hi Mandy,
Re: Maybe the best route is to do the qtr windows mod. Involved but I think worth it.
Absolutely! Other than '06 wheels & 'normal' tires, this is the only mod that I have done to my car and am very glad that I did it.
The downside is that you have to pay attention to the order in which you lower/raise the windows. And anyone should explain that to any future owner as it is not in the Owner's Manual.
Jerry Baumchen
Re: Maybe the best route is to do the qtr windows mod. Involved but I think worth it.
Absolutely! Other than '06 wheels & 'normal' tires, this is the only mod that I have done to my car and am very glad that I did it.
The downside is that you have to pay attention to the order in which you lower/raise the windows. And anyone should explain that to any future owner as it is not in the Owner's Manual.
Jerry Baumchen
I have been doing my reading of the Part 1 and 2 of the QTR Window Mod threads.
The trunk has to be taken out, relays installed correctly (which we do have a robust DIY and pics) and a pair of wires ran to the front (which means you have to tear down the rear seats, side panels for you to route the wire to the proposed location of the switch nearby the coin holder).
Did I pretty must capture the essence of this DIY? And yes it is worth it to be able to raise, lower the rear window on demand.
Lastly I take it that after this mod, these 2 conditions apply?
1. The Top will not close if the rear windows are up.
2. The Top will not open when the rear windows are down.
The plus if I ever do this will be my ability to check out the antenna set up. I have been itching to see if we can integrate a stubby antenna and dump the telescoping PIA antenna.
Thanks.
Mandy
07-25-11, 03:25 PM
#49
Hello Jerry,
I have been doing my reading of the Part 1 and 2 of the QTR Window Mod threads.
The trunk has to be taken out, relays installed correctly (which we do have a robust DIY and pics) and a pair of wires ran to the front (which means you have to tear down the rear seats, side panels for you to route the wire to the proposed location of the switch nearby the coin holder).
Did I pretty must capture the essence of this DIY? And yes it is worth it to be able to raise, lower the rear window on demand.
Lastly I take it that after this mod, these 2 conditions apply?
1. The Top will not close if the rear windows are up.
2. The Top will not open when the rear windows are down.
The plus if I ever do this will be my ability to check out the antenna set up. I have been itching to see if we can integrate a stubby antenna and dump the telescoping PIA antenna.
Thanks.
Mandy
I have been doing my reading of the Part 1 and 2 of the QTR Window Mod threads.
The trunk has to be taken out, relays installed correctly (which we do have a robust DIY and pics) and a pair of wires ran to the front (which means you have to tear down the rear seats, side panels for you to route the wire to the proposed location of the switch nearby the coin holder).
Did I pretty must capture the essence of this DIY? And yes it is worth it to be able to raise, lower the rear window on demand.
Lastly I take it that after this mod, these 2 conditions apply?
1. The Top will not close if the rear windows are up.
2. The Top will not open when the rear windows are down.
The plus if I ever do this will be my ability to check out the antenna set up. I have been itching to see if we can integrate a stubby antenna and dump the telescoping PIA antenna.
Thanks.
Mandy
Re:
1. The Top will not close if the rear windows are up.
2. The Top will not open when the rear windows are down.
As an Oregonian (with our weather), I actually do not know as I have not had either condition come up. But, on the other hand; I am not going to experiment and find out.
Anyone out there that knows for sure?
Jerry Baumchen
PS) Let me say that I have substantial admiration for those who have done the 1/4 window mod themselves. I am a mostly retired Mech. Engr. who knows very little about modern auto electronics. That, and not wanting to fry the computer, is why I had my mechanic do the mod.
PPS) I also really like the switch that I have in my car (photo in another post) and it is so convenient and yet out of the way, that I have never touched it by accident.
07-28-11, 11:46 AM
#50
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Okay...so as some of you know...I may be selling my wonderful SC430, but before I do...I'm bringing it to the dealer for one last checkup to square away the trunk lid adjustment as I will not sell my car unless I feel she’s perfect!
Wish me luck!
I will post the outcome...she goes in Monday and I shoudl have her back by Tuesday.
Wish me luck!
I will post the outcome...she goes in Monday and I shoudl have her back by Tuesday.
08-03-11, 07:35 AM
#52
Where to lube? Did they tell you? Need to lube ours. I will check service manual.
08-03-11, 07:50 AM
#53
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
08-04-11, 12:04 PM
#54
3 in 1 oil, gotta get some.
08-04-11, 12:05 PM
#55
How do you get these areas exposed so they can be lubricated?
08-04-11, 12:34 PM
#56
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
08-04-11, 06:55 PM
#58
Lead Lap
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