Help in denver!!!!!

[helplessblonde]

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]

Maybe there's not enough air in the tires?

[speeder]

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

[motion]

Suckers!

[futuresoptions]

Does the top match the carpet?

[foxpaws]

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]

Oh Thank you!

Where are you located in Denver?

[red-beard]

Still before noon time...

And in OT...

[Grog]

[Rick V]

Originally Posted by futuresoptions

Does the top match the carpet?

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

[foxpaws]

helpless - check PM..

[Baz]

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

[Don Plumley]

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]

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]

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]

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

[DARISC]

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

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by speeder

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]

Originally Posted by helplessblonde

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.