Top No Longer Works!

HillcrestTop · 06-20-2018, 06:34 PM

HELP!

My 2014 370Z convertible touring Top stopped working last year and have since been unable to find a place to fix it. I've tried both an independent car shop, as well as the Nissan Dealer, and they say the only way to fix it is to replace the soft top control unit, which will be almost 4k. I have already invested over 1k in replacing the 5th Bow Latch Sensor, and that did not fix the problem. I was wondering if this has happened to any of you, and was there a solution, an inexpensive solution? The dealer did reset the sensors so I would not have to hear the ongoing sound it makes letting me know the top is not completely up. The buzzer comes on when I attempt to open the top, and then stops working. They have had to manually put it back up for me several times.

I don't know what else to do so any help is greatly appreciated. I live in San Diego, CA.

Thanks,

Robert
#noworkingtop

SouthArk370Z · 06-20-2018, 06:53 PM

There are a few threads about repairing verts on this site. IIRC, there is a shop that will ship the proper parts and provide support.

Zbrah · 06-20-2018, 06:58 PM

There’s an aftermarket hard top option being produced for the vert. Search around the forum for the thread you maybe interested in going that route.

HillcrestTop · 06-22-2018, 05:04 PM

Thank you for the information

HillcrestTop · 06-22-2018, 05:05 PM

Thank you for this information! I'm new on here so I will attempt to find those threads and once and for all get this taken care of - I MISS MY TOP DOWN!

Hi-Step'n370Z · 10-29-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HillcrestTop

HELP!

My 2014 370Z convertible touring Top stopped working last year and have since been unable to find a place to fix it. I've tried both an independent car shop, as well as the Nissan Dealer, and they say the only way to fix it is to replace the soft top control unit, which will be almost 4k. I have already invested over 1k in replacing the 5th Bow Latch Sensor, and that did not fix the problem. I was wondering if this has happened to any of you, and was there a solution, an inexpensive solution? The dealer did reset the sensors so I would not have to hear the ongoing sound it makes letting me know the top is not completely up. The buzzer comes on when I attempt to open the top, and then stops working. They have had to manually put it back up for me several times.

I don't know what else to do so any help is greatly appreciated. I live in San Diego, CA.

Thanks,

Robert
#noworkingtop

I've been following the top issue for a long time now, and am wondering how often the people with top issues operate the top. Do you operate the top on a frequent basis?

HillcrestTop · 11-08-2018, 05:14 PM

Hello - I would take the top down on average 3-5 times a week. You would not believe how many places I've been to, with no luck fixing, for quite sometime. Unfortunately I've now grown accustomed to not having a "convertible" anymore

06-20-2018, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
HillcrestTop Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370Z Touring Rep Power: 8	Top No Longer Works! HELP! My 2014 370Z convertible touring Top stopped working last year and have since been unable to find a place to fix it. I've tried both an independent car shop, as well as the Nissan Dealer, and they say the only way to fix it is to replace the soft top control unit, which will be almost 4k. I have already invested over 1k in replacing the 5th Bow Latch Sensor, and that did not fix the problem. I was wondering if this has happened to any of you, and was there a solution, an inexpensive solution? The dealer did reset the sensors so I would not have to hear the ongoing sound it makes letting me know the top is not completely up. The buzzer comes on when I attempt to open the top, and then stops working. They have had to manually put it back up for me several times. I don't know what else to do so any help is greatly appreciated. I live in San Diego, CA. Thanks, Robert #noworkingtop Last edited by HillcrestTop; 06-20-2018 at 06:37 PM.

06-20-2018, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	There are a few threads about repairing verts on this site. IIRC, there is a shop that will ship the proper parts and provide support. HillcrestTop likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-20-2018, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	There’s an aftermarket hard top option being produced for the vert. Search around the forum for the thread you maybe interested in going that route. HillcrestTop likes this. __________________

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HillcrestTop Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370Z Touring Rep Power: 8	Thank you for the information

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HillcrestTop Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370Z Touring Rep Power: 8	Thank you for this information! I'm new on here so I will attempt to find those threads and once and for all get this taken care of - I MISS MY TOP DOWN!

11-08-2018, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
HillcrestTop Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 Drives: Nissan 370Z Touring Rep Power: 8	Hello - I would take the top down on average 3-5 times a week. You would not believe how many places I've been to, with no luck fixing, for quite sometime. Unfortunately I've now grown accustomed to not having a "convertible" anymore