Opening F355 Convertible Top
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F355 Top
I got to work on one of these a while back that had the same problem. Here's what I found. There is a controller that looks at several things before it will start moving the top. Look in your owner's manual, but I recall that the parking brake had to be on, the doors had to be open (or was is closed?), and the top latch released. I did all of these things, and it still didn't work. Here's the kicker: When you undo the top latch and pull the top back a few inches, a microswitch in the top mechanism closes, sending a signal to the controller to go ahead and let you power down the top. This microswitch is buried in the top frame behind the driver's head. There are two very small screws that hold it in place, and although there is no adjustment, I was able to wiggle it enough to close the contacts. That solved the problem. Good luck, and tell me if that was it! --Steve
I got to work on one of these a while back that had the same problem. Here's what I found. There is a controller that looks at several things before it will start moving the top. Look in your owner's manual, but I recall that the parking brake had to be on, the doors had to be open (or was is closed?), and the top latch released. I did all of these things, and it still didn't work. Here's the kicker: When you undo the top latch and pull the top back a few inches, a microswitch in the top mechanism closes, sending a signal to the controller to go ahead and let you power down the top. This microswitch is buried in the top frame behind the driver's head. There are two very small screws that hold it in place, and although there is no adjustment, I was able to wiggle it enough to close the contacts. That solved the problem. Good luck, and tell me if that was it! --Steve
Do not forget that you need to not only unlatch the top but also lift it up a tad inorder to engage the microswitch...which then allows the motor to engage...when putting the top up it will close on its own all the way...but remember to put your hand up to keep it from slamming down...
hope that helps.
hope that helps.
I have found on my 355 that I have to get the hydraulic pump primed. This requires alternating the up down switch. If I leave it in the down position it beeps and then times out.
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Haha, thats a nice way to look at it. If I bought a F355 it would have to be a Spider, but if I bought a 360 it would have to be a coupe.
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You agree with me:yikes::yikes: Hell has frozen over
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The F355 Spider is the best looking of the great looking F355 range.
Always heard that the top is tricky. Friends with them always unlatch and then given the top a gentle push when it starts to go down.
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That I can understand but then how do they get the top down!!!
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You just need to give it a gentle push when you activate the motor to begin retracting the top.
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+355 ......... that is exactly the way I see it
............ I was a hardcore coupe guy until ..... I got my 355 .................... and as you guys all said the 360 spider is not nearly as pretty as the coupe ............ and vice versa on the 355 series .......
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Why thank you Mr. G .....................
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