Top is broken

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

michele's 370 · 08-19-2016, 07:00 PM

we also have 2010 convertible with 49k. the top is now in the down position and won't budge. the local Nissan dealer (folsom ca) doesn't know what to do. They tell me they have no clue how to get the top back up. AND I should take it to a top expert for help, BUT, no one at the dealership could recommend a place to go. looking for a place to go in North. Calif

Spoiler · 08-20-2016, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by michele's 370

we also have 2010 convertible with 49k. the top is now in the down position and won't budge. the local Nissan dealer (folsom ca) doesn't know what to do. They tell me they have no clue how to get the top back up. AND I should take it to a top expert for help, BUT, no one at the dealership could recommend a place to go. looking for a place to go in North. Calif

Look at post #2 above. Those guys can help... And I belive they are N Cali or just above it.

michele's 370 · 08-20-2016, 11:28 AM

thanks, we now have an alarm that stays on while motor is running and the trunk wont open. looks like they are in Oregon, i'll call them

OldGuyFla · 08-21-2016, 09:58 AM

Hi, sorry about your problem. It would seem that you will have to figure out why your trunk won't open first & then you will be able to close the top manually. What kind of alarm are you getting?

If you can finally get your trunk open go here for the procedure to close it manually. Factory Service Manuals - NICO Club The procedure starts on page RF-24.

You will have to get the top up to troubleshoot the problem. Good luck & let us know how it goes.

08-11-2016, 08:31 AM	#1 (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	#2 (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	#3 (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.

08-20-2016, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
michele's 370 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: folsom Posts: 4 Drives: 370z convertible Rep Power: 9	thanks, we now have an alarm that stays on while motor is running and the trunk wont open. looks like they are in Oregon, i'll call them OldGuyFla likes this.

08-21-2016, 09:58 AM	#7 (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	Hi, sorry about your problem. It would seem that you will have to figure out why your trunk won't open first & then you will be able to close the top manually. What kind of alarm are you getting? If you can finally get your trunk open go here for the procedure to close it manually. Factory Service Manuals - NICO Club The procedure starts on page RF-24. You will have to get the top up to troubleshoot the problem. Good luck & let us know how it goes. __________________

08-19-2016, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
michele's 370 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: folsom Posts: 4 Drives: 370z convertible Rep Power: 9	we also have 2010 convertible with 49k. the top is now in the down position and won't budge. the local Nissan dealer (folsom ca) doesn't know what to do. They tell me they have no clue how to get the top back up. AND I should take it to a top expert for help, BUT, no one at the dealership could recommend a place to go. looking for a place to go in North. Calif

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