1999 XK8 Convertible Top won't rise / retract
#81
I would like for you to check a switch that is located at the latch see the attached photo.
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa...tchRepair3.jpg
When looking at the latch closed you should see a silver pad see the photo to the right. I want you to use a pen or pencil and see if it moves freely. If it does not use WD40 to free it up and check it working freely.
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa...tchRepair3.jpg
When looking at the latch closed you should see a silver pad see the photo to the right. I want you to use a pen or pencil and see if it moves freely. If it does not use WD40 to free it up and check it working freely.
Okay, will do that, then post the results.
Thank you
#82
I would like for you to check a switch that is located at the latch see the attached photo.
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa...tchRepair3.jpg
When looking at the latch closed you should see a silver pad see the photo to the right. I want you to use a pen or pencil and see if it moves freely. If it does not use WD40 to free it up and check it working freely.
Link http://jagrepair.com/images/AutoRepa...tchRepair3.jpg
When looking at the latch closed you should see a silver pad see the photo to the right. I want you to use a pen or pencil and see if it moves freely. If it does not use WD40 to free it up and check it working freely.
Okay the picture to the right is showing the pad and the latch open, but you want me to make sure that pad is moving freely but with the latch closed, right?
Thanks
#83
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Hi-Velo-Sid-E (05-26-2016)
#85
Close it with the allen key just makes it easy.
In the picture to the right, the description says it's the "Fulcrum", so i should test the "Fulcrum" but with the latch in the closed position right?
When I test the Fulcrum, does the latch have to be pump pressurized closed or not pressurized and simply closed with the Allen key?
Thanks
When I test the Fulcrum, does the latch have to be pump pressurized closed or not pressurized and simply closed with the Allen key?
Thanks
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Hi-Velo-Sid-E (05-26-2016)
#87
Okay, I know its late but I just got back from a long errand and then doing what you said.
So I tried to open the top to reach in to check the fulcrum but it was too tight a space to do that and also see, so I just put the top down manually and closed the latch then checked it. It seemed fine but was a little sticky so I just wd40ed it anyway for good measure, then I pressed it with a pen repeatedly as you instructed and noticed it got looser and more bouncy so that was a good sign, I felt hopeful I might actually be accomplishing something constructive whether it solves the roof issue or not.
Anyway so I then used the Allen key to unlock the latch, put the top back up manually and locked the rams up then closed the T at the pump and closed the back windows.
Then I turned on the engine to try to see if the top might work so the windows went down and all of a sudden the top went all the way down then all the way back up, so I did that a few times to cycle and test to make sure everything was really working perfectly, I really couldn't believe what was happening and at the same time as I was telling myself what a genius you are Gus, you're truly a genius and so generous with your knowledge and time.
Just when I thought I was done and stuck with the problem you responded and showed me you care and so graciously shared your genius with me and actually solved my top problem.
Honestly I don't know why you don't open a Jag repair shop, you don't have to do any work, just hire mechanics and tell them what to do, everyone will love you and you'll get wealthy!
Thank you so much Gus, words really can't express how grateful I'm feeling towards you right now... You're truly amazing my friend...
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sid
So I tried to open the top to reach in to check the fulcrum but it was too tight a space to do that and also see, so I just put the top down manually and closed the latch then checked it. It seemed fine but was a little sticky so I just wd40ed it anyway for good measure, then I pressed it with a pen repeatedly as you instructed and noticed it got looser and more bouncy so that was a good sign, I felt hopeful I might actually be accomplishing something constructive whether it solves the roof issue or not.
Anyway so I then used the Allen key to unlock the latch, put the top back up manually and locked the rams up then closed the T at the pump and closed the back windows.
Then I turned on the engine to try to see if the top might work so the windows went down and all of a sudden the top went all the way down then all the way back up, so I did that a few times to cycle and test to make sure everything was really working perfectly, I really couldn't believe what was happening and at the same time as I was telling myself what a genius you are Gus, you're truly a genius and so generous with your knowledge and time.
Just when I thought I was done and stuck with the problem you responded and showed me you care and so graciously shared your genius with me and actually solved my top problem.
Honestly I don't know why you don't open a Jag repair shop, you don't have to do any work, just hire mechanics and tell them what to do, everyone will love you and you'll get wealthy!
Thank you so much Gus, words really can't express how grateful I'm feeling towards you right now... You're truly amazing my friend...
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sid
#88
#89
A shop is not what I want. I help people when I can and do what I can for others to do it safely and low cost hard to do when you have a shop that you charge money for labor and time.
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I am glad that you are up and running nothing pleases me more.
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