Glad I found this. The top on my 2010 has recently stopped working. Dealership is telling me they need to replace everything, to the tune of close to $20,000. Going through all these video's to try and troubleshoot what's actually wrong with my top. Thanks for making these videos~!
@saltyseawolf8237
8 ай бұрын
you can buy another car for that no way thats te price
@darcyv519
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! This helped me tremendously! I was stuck with the top down and couldn't get in to the dealer until the day after tomorrow and it's supposed to rain tomorrow and I need the car to get to work. BTW, I'm a skinny, 5'3" female and was able to do this myself with my 370Z. Thanks Claus!!!!
@BaldadonisMike2021
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2011 Touring/Sport Package 6 speed ..and glad to see this video in case it happens in the future! Ty
@Blacksheep12267
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It got my car home when it stalled out during opening. I'll offer this for you to evaluate. Get the top into the closed position per video except for not manually lock the front. Start vehicle press and hold close. The top seems to attempt to open but continue to hold the close down for about 30 seconds. Physically position the top in the closed position Press the open button. The top attempts to open, continue to hold down the switch for 30 seconds. Release the open button and the turn signals will blink. Return the top and deck to the closed position. Press the open button and the top latches, alarm stops beeping and you access the trunk normally. Edited the steps since initial posting.
@JadBoureslan1
2 жыл бұрын
I didnt understand what you said. You started off by saying press and hold close, then you say continue to hold open. Can you please explain again? I got my roof to work but it doesnt lock at the front. Doesnt even manually lock. It closes, then lifts up about 1cm. Please any help is appreciated
@Blacksheep12267
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jad, I got my top to lock electrically through a sequence of using the open/close switch and physically positioning the components. Take care when moving the covering deck manually. Very easy to pinch fingers or chip paint with the rear latch. Here's what I learned working on the top this weekend. Set the top manually is the closed position. With the car running press close and continue to hold for 30 seconds. My top attempts to open raising the first bow and rear cover. Restore the top cover to the close position. Press close and the top moves to the closed position and locks. I have no means of knowing if this is specific to my cars malfunction or a general recovery. My front and rear latches are working. One response that changed:. My deck lid would move correctly. (Straight up) now the top stops with the rear cover completing the move back but not lifting upward. My first problem occured before driving home from work. The second occured after accidentally activating the top at the grocery store (long story). In both instances and today's work on the top I got the alarm to clear, top locked and the truck operating normally. None of this is in the manual. I haven't found anything about this in the service manual or a tech bulletin. Best of luck, let me know if you need more details.
@rogerrapp9034
6 ай бұрын
Both this video and Blacksheep's experience were very useful! Here's my experience and I hope yours is the same or better. After manually helping my roof to open and get stored, I then had the common issue of not being able to close it, and the inability to open the trunk normally. This video helped with getting into the trunk and manually closing the top. But I wasn't going to drive around with the repeating alarm caused by the incomplete closure. I'm happy to say I only needed to do the following. - I closed the top manually as shown in the video. - I did NOT manually lock the front of the top. - With the car running I pressed the Close button for only 5 to 10 seconds, and the top completed the closure process and locked completely at front and back as well as the to cover. The alert on the dash turned off and it didn't come back on. And the trunk can be operated normally. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
@Rapsfo1
26 күн бұрын
Hello Klaus. I have a 2008 350Z Roadster. What's the best way to pass through an RCA cable from a rear cameral after market instal through to the interior cabin and to a new head unit? I've seen videos that run under the center console. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Robert
@denniskahuria7395
2 жыл бұрын
I just closed my convertible thanks to this video. I appreciate the knowledge
@TopHydraulics
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!
@juanqui150
5 ай бұрын
Hi Klaus. What if the release cables are missing?? it seems someone worked on the roof earlier and did not leave the cables exposed for access through trunk. What is another way to get to close manually??
@TopHydraulics
5 ай бұрын
Sometimes, the release cables are taped on the inside, just beyond the access holes. If they have been broken and are not present any more, then you will have to remove a bunch of interior trim near the roll bar and create access to the mechanism that the cables normally pull on.
@sebastiansigel2188
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to support at this Point. There are just a small bunch of Dealers in Germany who put thair Hands at the 370Z Rooftop. My Roof Stucks in the "Open" Position. When i hold down the "Close" Button the Storage Cover opens an than...nothing. I tryed it like in this Video Pull on the Cables and open the Cover manualy. But then i have no chance to lift the Top, and i tryed it with much Force. Is there a Mechanism to hold the Roof in the Storage? Thank you so much
@TopHydraulics
Жыл бұрын
Hello Sebastian, if the ignition is off, then you should be able to manually lift the top out of the storage compartment without much trouble. With the ignition on, the pump will block all flow of fluid.
@sebastiansigel2188
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHydraulics Oh thank you for your fast reply. If the Storage opens but the roof dont even try to unfold i would say the Problem is an Sensor for the "Storrage Open Status" or would you suggest anything else? Do you have a sensor in your Store for this Problem?
@TopHydraulics
Жыл бұрын
The left side storage cover lift cylinder has one travel sensor on it, the right side has two. The lower sensor on the right side signals when the cover is closed and the upper sensor on the right side (as well as the single sensor on the left side) signal when the cover is up. Yes, we have these sensors available, see www.tophydraulics.com/nissan-370z-09-20/767-370z-replacement-travel-sensor.html. When you try to close the top with the pump, you reported that the cover opens and the top won’t move. Immediately after the cover has opened, does the pump seem to keep trying to open the cover, or do you get a blinking light and an error message as if some electrical readout was illogical? If there is no immediate error message, then it would appear reasonable that you have a problem with one of the travel sensors or with its signal getting to the computer. However, if the top opening sequence works properly, then it would appear that the signals from the tonneau cover lift cylinders are adequate.
@tlmweimerskirch4367
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you .Saved me $$$ Dealer didn't have a clue.
@denniskahuria7395
2 жыл бұрын
Just saved $250
@dennesey
4 жыл бұрын
Just one question: After all these steps, is it possible to secure the back part again? I think you said at one point it is not easily possible but thought I'd ask. My striker plate is still loosely connected to the trunk and I have the U-shaped small plate in my hand that I assume is the top plate that secures to the striker plate with the bolts?
@TopHydraulics
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the u-shaped small plate is the one that the striker plates bolts to. Theoretically, you could fasten the striker plate to the rear bow again while it is still in the rear bow lock, but that is easier said than done and it does not latch the tonneau cover for you. Ultimately, you need to find out what is wrong with your top and fix it...
@jean-marcbronner1327
3 ай бұрын
Hi, Mine is stuck in compartment, I can't manually close the softtop, and can't close the lid either. What have I bad done ? 🤔
@TopHydraulics
3 ай бұрын
Make sure the ignition is off. Re-trace your steps - did you manually open the top and force it into the storage compartment? Check whether the top is pushing hard against the rear wall of the storage compartment.
@jean-marcbronner1327
3 ай бұрын
@@TopHydraulics I opened with button. There was a "clac", and softtop don't move since. When I try to force it to open, there is a beep sounding. And button don't work any more, no sound.
@TopHydraulics
3 ай бұрын
@@jean-marcbronner1327 Are you sure the ignition is off? It shouldn't beep when the ignition is off.
@jean-marcbronner1327
3 ай бұрын
@@TopHydraulics off and car locked.
@jean-marcbronner1327
3 ай бұрын
@@TopHydraulics Softtop is nearly in place now. But some hinges are bent... 😑
@Giants30372
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you video ,can you send me the link for the troubleshooting you talking about ,my 300zx 2005 20k mi ,work perfectly but suddenly I open and when I try to close no make any movement ,I may do something wrong or something got stuck
@TopHydraulics
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking. This video series is for the 370Z. We cannot help you with 300ZX or 350Z top problems.
@bryandarnell
3 жыл бұрын
Hi my light won’t come off die my 370z top is all the way up but the trunk now won’t open any suggestions to set it back so I can get the top to finish closing it’s like it stuck from finishing the process the light beeps still
@kevincamacho2884
2 жыл бұрын
Im having the same issue did you get it figured out?
@pangea-qw1mz
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
@TopHydraulics
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. It was a lot of work and overtime to make these videos and comments like yours made it all worthwhile...
@brionkelly9418
3 жыл бұрын
Question.. my Z top closes about half way and gets stuck on safety rolls over bars, never a problem before but does not see to extend high enough , do you have ideas ?
@TopHydraulics
3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest that you check the fluid level in the pump first. See kzitem.info/news/bejne/oq6uk21_anR0iI4
@brionkelly9418
3 жыл бұрын
@@TopHydraulics ok thanks i am very new to this, so my silly question from a senior where do i check it, and i guess a special fluid ?
@brionkelly9418
3 жыл бұрын
@@TopHydraulics ok i opened the pump up inthe pouch but still hard to remove but no signs of any leaks even under the pump.what would be the next step to check.. dealer knows very little and wants to charge me $115. hr. to look.
@Or1undo
Жыл бұрын
How do u fix the top down light and beeping noise after the top comes down?
@TopHydraulics
Жыл бұрын
When exactly do you get the beeping noise? Is it after the storage cover is closed and only when you put the car into gear?
@23mohdmujeeb
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, can pls help with my soft top
@23mohdmujeeb
4 жыл бұрын
Some is broken at right side
@Lavaman3682
4 жыл бұрын
thank you again! Just fyi Nissan will NOT stand behind this top. I have a 2011 with
@TopHydraulics
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about your frustration. The good news is, you can fix it for a fraction of what you have been quoted. This is likely as simple as replacing a bad wire, a worn strap or some leaking hydraulics. Don't feel bad, every modern convertible eventually has trouble with the top in one place or another, as they all have their weak spots. Good to hear that the rest of the car has been bulletproof, so let's roll up our sleeves and get the problem fixed, so that you can drive topless again!
@dennesey
4 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened with my 2013 Z. Bought it in 2015 with 9k miles. At just under 38k (less than 2000 miles over warrantly), a metal piece connecting top to frame broke in half and Nissan quoted me 21k. I called Nissan USA corp 6 times or so looking for relief and eventually threatened to sue but Nissan didn't budge. Great looking car. Sh**ty company.
@Flemo91
3 жыл бұрын
Is it the 5th bow motor? I had that problem and fixed it myself. Im not very handy, so you can do it...
@Blacksheep12267
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. My top faulted when opening it for the drive home for work. I deviated from your direction and closed the top cover, put the top in the closed position and locked it down as you demonstrated. Limped home to effect repairs. The manual didn't mention that the fault disabled the trunk release. (Or I was careless in my reading - rechecked still didn't see it). makes sense but should have cited the key release. Thanks guys!
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