Top is broken

mrthomr · 08-09-2016, 12:41 PM

I have a 2010 with 49k miles and the top assembly is broken. Ive been having issues for the past year with the top sticking during opening. So, I would just reverse the top to close, then reopen and I would generally not have a problem. Well, not anymore. Nissan dealership looked at it today and quoted me 20k to fix it. Its an all or nothing purchase from Nissan for part #97003-1ET0A. The driver side top assembly brackets were broken. One was laying on the floor when they diagnosed the problem. Needless to day, I'm not going to pay that to have it fixed. Time to start looking at the junk yards for an assembly.

They have it right now and are having an issue getting the top closed. The top alarm is currently going off when the car is moving due to the clamp under the rear window not opening up to secure the top. They tell me its going to take a couple hours of labor to get in there, apply power to some motor to release the clamp to then secure the top in a closed position. No more enjoying the sun until I get this fixed I guess. What a crappy day.

Trips · 08-09-2016, 01:02 PM

Sorry to hear about your issues.

Have you tried to reach out to vendor TopHydraulics

Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: TopHydraulics

I think tops is what they specialize in so I'd look to see if they can help.

Spoiler · 08-09-2016, 09:20 PM

Sorry to hear, but keep us informed as you determine a solution

mrthomr · 08-10-2016, 08:28 AM

The Nissan dealership cannot get the rear window secured so the top alarm stops going off. They told me it would another 5 hours of labor to tear into the car. This is really starting to worry me now. I'm going to have to call Nissan myself I think.

OldGuyFla · 08-11-2016, 08:31 AM

Sorry about the problems, it sounds like searching for a wrecked Z with a good top will be your best bet. As long as the front of the top is secured with the hex wrench you can drive it but don't go too fast as the rear could fly up from the wind. Only problem is that annoying alarm. Another 5 hrs. labor sounds like on the job training as they go. Best of luck, let us know your progress.

mrthomr · 08-13-2016, 08:36 PM

The dealership got me my car back today. The tech was able to disable the soft top alarm by disconnecting the control unit and dropping the 5th bow latch. The top closes and locks at the front and sits half way decent on the trunk. Its at least drivable now. I may just park it now and start my search for junk yard parts or a really cheap wreck that I can use for parts.

mrthomr · 08-18-2016, 07:54 PM

I found top parts on ebay. I just need to park it for the winter and tear it apart now to determine which parts I need.

Nissan 10 16 370Z Storage Convertible Soft Top Linkage Right 972941ET0A | eBay

pinky · 07-24-2021, 05:24 PM

Hi,
We are starting a class Action against Nissan.
Please join our page and post all the details.
The more the merryer.

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08-09-2016, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	Top is broken I have a 2010 with 49k miles and the top assembly is broken. Ive been having issues for the past year with the top sticking during opening. So, I would just reverse the top to close, then reopen and I would generally not have a problem. Well, not anymore. Nissan dealership looked at it today and quoted me 20k to fix it. Its an all or nothing purchase from Nissan for part #97003-1ET0A. The driver side top assembly brackets were broken. One was laying on the floor when they diagnosed the problem. Needless to day, I'm not going to pay that to have it fixed. Time to start looking at the junk yards for an assembly. They have it right now and are having an issue getting the top closed. The top alarm is currently going off when the car is moving due to the clamp under the rear window not opening up to secure the top. They tell me its going to take a couple hours of labor to get in there, apply power to some motor to release the clamp to then secure the top in a closed position. No more enjoying the sun until I get this fixed I guess. What a crappy day.

08-09-2016, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry to hear about your issues. Have you tried to reach out to vendor TopHydraulics Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: TopHydraulics I think tops is what they specialize in so I'd look to see if they can help. mrthomr and Spoiler like this. __________________

08-11-2016, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19128	Sorry about the problems, it sounds like searching for a wrecked Z with a good top will be your best bet. As long as the front of the top is secured with the hex wrench you can drive it but don't go too fast as the rear could fly up from the wind. Only problem is that annoying alarm. Another 5 hrs. labor sounds like on the job training as they go. Best of luck, let us know your progress. Bummer likes this. __________________

08-13-2016, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	The dealership got me my car back today. The tech was able to disable the soft top alarm by disconnecting the control unit and dropping the 5th bow latch. The top closes and locks at the front and sits half way decent on the trunk. Its at least drivable now. I may just park it now and start my search for junk yard parts or a really cheap wreck that I can use for parts. OldGuyFla likes this.

08-18-2016, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	I found top parts on ebay. I just need to park it for the winter and tear it apart now to determine which parts I need. Nissan 10 16 370Z Storage Convertible Soft Top Linkage Right 972941ET0A \| eBay OldGuyFla likes this.

08-09-2016, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	Sorry to hear, but keep us informed as you determine a solution

08-10-2016, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrthomr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 217 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster Rep Power: 30	The Nissan dealership cannot get the rear window secured so the top alarm stops going off. They told me it would another 5 hours of labor to tear into the car. This is really starting to worry me now. I'm going to have to call Nissan myself I think.

07-24-2021, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
pinky Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 57 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 8	Hi, We are starting a class Action against Nissan. Please join our page and post all the details. The more the merryer. https://www.facebook.com/Nissan370ZTopClassAction

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