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helplessblonde 04-01-2012 09:26 AM

Help in denver!!!!!
 
I have a 2001 Carrera 4 . I am trying to put the convertible top down. I have the brake on, in park, press toggle switch and nothing. A red convertible lite shows up on the display when trying to put the top down. What does this mean??? I am hoping that there is a simple solution!! Please send all suggestions! Thank you!

craigster59 04-01-2012 09:33 AM

Maybe there's not enough air in the tires?

speeder 04-01-2012 09:35 AM

Is parking brake on, or just touching brake pedal? How long have you owned it? Ever put top down before?

motion 04-01-2012 09:44 AM

Suckers!

futuresoptions 04-01-2012 09:47 AM

Does the top match the carpet?

foxpaws 04-01-2012 09:47 AM

april fools, perhaps - from someone (not me..., I am blondish but hardly 'helpless';) )

If not - I am in Denver - I deal with one of the world's nastiest convertible tops all the time (the Allante's) - I could see if I can at least narrow it down to relay or motor problems.

helplessblonde 04-01-2012 09:52 AM

Oh Thank you!

Where are you located in Denver?

red-beard 04-01-2012 09:53 AM

Still before noon time...

And in OT...

Grog 04-01-2012 10:09 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1333300181.jpg

Rick V 04-01-2012 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by futuresoptions (Post 6660609)
Does the top match the carpet?

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

foxpaws 04-01-2012 10:19 AM

helpless - check PM..

Baz 04-01-2012 10:29 AM

I just want to see how this turns out.......I have my suspicions.... :p

Don Plumley 04-01-2012 10:43 AM

The procedure is not well documented in the owner's manual. Here is the process:

To get the top down, first, I suggest you begin by buying it a glass of wine or perhaps a Cosmopolitan. Complement the car on the choice of fabric for the top. If the car is receptive, you might briefly touch one of the seams near the A pillar. Don't linger.

Another round of drinks is in order at this point. Martini or if the surroundings merit, Margaritas. I find that Margaritas on the rocks work more quickly than the frozen variety, but other users report similar results.

Carefully, but directly, release both latches at the top of the A pillars. Act surprised, as if you didn't mean to do it. Caution - do not make sudden moves at this time or attempt to lower the top further. Your eagerness will freeze the top in the closed position. Return to the conversation, even glance at other cars to introduce uncertainty. At this point in the process, the more patience you have, the quicker the top will retract when the time comes.

Pretend to leave. As you begin to walk away, tell the car in a directive voice that it's time for some open top motorboating. Press the button, and watch the top unveil a beautiful pair of firm sport seats.

YMMV.

recycled sixtie 04-01-2012 10:44 AM

Well there is sleepless in Seattle, and now there is topless in Denver. I know this is April 1st but I am so glad I dont live in Denver. If I did , wifey would say where are u going? I would have to say that I am helping a gal get her top down!

Zeke 04-01-2012 10:54 AM

I answered the question in the 911 tech forum. You guys here are pretty skeptical and I don't blame you.

What comes to mind is Joe Bob. Ol' Mikey could be trying to take some top down while on Ban Island.

speeder 04-01-2012 10:59 AM

What did he get banned for? Couldn't be for being a dick.

DARISC 04-01-2012 11:01 AM

Reminds me of an old punch line: "The top doesn't go down but the driver does!" :D

Zeke 04-01-2012 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder (Post 6660771)
What did he get banned for? Couldn't be for being a dick.

Well, yes. Anyway, he got in Z-man's way not to mention Wayne. It's rare that Wayne takes any action here on PPOT.

RANDY P 04-01-2012 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helplessblonde (Post 6660575)
I have a 2001 Carrera 4 . I am trying to put the convertible top down. I have the brake on, in park, press toggle switch and nothing. A red convertible lite shows up on the display when trying to put the top down. What does this mean??? I am hoping that there is a simple solution!! Please send all suggestions! Thank you!

If ur hot it's a simple solution, if not I dunno what to tell you. ;)


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