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Convertible Stopped-Help!

This is a discussion on Convertible Stopped-Help! within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; My 66 top has suddenly stopped working. The first phase of the process works fine (lid up) but when the ...

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Old 08-23-2009, 10:37 PM
 
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Convertible Stopped-Help!

My 66 top has suddenly stopped working. The first phase of the process works fine (lid up) but when the time comes for the top to lift off from the windshield, the motor (or something) groans a moment and nothing happens. Could this be a solenoid? Or a bad motor?
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Oh man, good thing this didn't happen on the road or you would really be screwed!

Check to make sure nothing is blocking it or is in the way. That groaning tells me the motors are working and trying to lift the roof.
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Old 08-24-2009, 10:29 PM
 
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Could be a bad solenoid, Making the pump trying to pump against a closed valve. Check your solenoinds to be sure the wires are connected. They have a short wire that plugs into the harness. Your hooks are not hanginging up at the winshield are they?
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Old 08-27-2009, 09:42 PM
 
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No, hooks are off. Its been intermitant. After I tinkered and added a little ATF to the tank it started working again?! Hmmm........

Thanks all!
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Note to Classicfan!: If this happened om the road, he could close the deck lid and go home !
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