[R129 SL] tech info needed on soft top sensors

[mooncusser]

Thanks...I will give it a go...problem though... my roll bar switch is
out of order at the moment. It needs to be replaced. But will try any
thing to stop the blinking/beeping.=20
Thanks again...
On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:45:34 -0400, you wrote:

>most limits are set by holding the switch in question for about 5 =
seconds
>after reaching the endpoint. This is true for the top switch, and window
>switches.
>
>Here's the top reset procedure.
>
>Top out of synch
>(This info is in the owner's manual referring to the syncronization. =
This
>may be more info than you need at this time, but you never know when it
>might be helpful.)
>
>When the battery has been replaced or interrupted, in order for the top
>and/or roll bar to operate you first have to syncronize the windows.
>
>Situation one - Top up
>
>The procedure is to press the up side of the window button and make sure=
 the
>window is in the uppermost position, then continue to hold the button =
for an
>additional 5 seconds. Do each window the same. At this point you should =
be
>able to operate the top button and the light should go out. If the roll =
bar
>button light does not go out then press it to go up and then hold for 5
>seconds - you should be able to hear the pump at this point. Then press =
it
>down and hold for 5 seconds. It should have everything back in order
>(syncronized) and lights out. If not you may have some other problem and=
 it
>is best for the shop to hook up the computer and check for any faults.
>
>Situation Two - Top down
>
>Syncronize windows as in the above procedure, but in addition up will =
have
>to manually raise the soft top. NOTE: REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN =
RAISING
>THE TOP MANUALLY! This procedure is in the owner's manual, but basically=
 you
>have to open the lid (boot) with combination allen/open wrench that =
comes in
>tool kit. Raise lid, carefully pull the soft top up and out and fasten
>(lock) the front of the soft top to the windshield - using the =
allen/open
>wrench. Leave the bow section of the soft top in the upward position and=
 the
>lid up (this part is not described in the owner's manual but the =
mechanic
>said that is how it should be done). At this point operate the top =
button
>for raising the soft top and it should finish the raising procedure. (We
>were a little hesitant about raising the soft top manually, but we found=
 out
>that it isn't too difficult and can be done in about 5 minutes with two
>people.)
>
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