How does a convertible top pump work?
When you operate your top switch to make the top move, this turns on the electric motor and the pump will take fluid from the reservoir and pressurize it, it will push the fluid through the lines to the cylinders.
How long do convertible soft tops last?
1. A properly maintained convertible top lasts an average of 5-7 years. 2.
Can you take a soft top convertible through a carwash?
However, when it comes to taking your car through the car wash, convertibles might create a few problems. Because of the high pressure power of the sprays and the delicate nature of the canvas cover that protects your convertible’s interior, it’s not recommended to take them through the automatic car wash.
Do you need a coupler for cabriolet hydraulics?
Using Cabriolet Hydraulics Hose Couplers * eliminates the need to remove and reinstall convertible top hydraulic lines all the way back to the pump, keeping the original hose routing intact and eliminating routing mistakes.
What causes convertible top to not go up and down?
1 1 cause that will prevent your convertible top from going up and down. 2 Failure of limit switches. These small switches are all over the place on a convertible. 3 Failed hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump may fail. 4 Worn lift solenoids. If you use a convertible top a lot, the cylinders may start to wear out. 5 Relay / Fuses.
What should the pressure be on cabriolet hydraulics?
Most hydraulic systems operate at a peak pressure of 200 bar or 2900 psi. Cabriolet Hydraulics Hose Couplers are pressure tested to 10,000 psi without failure. Visit our Hydraulic Hose Repair Couplers page to purchase our Hose Couplers or to view the installation requirements and instructions.
Can a hydraulic hose fail on an Astra?
The good news for most Astra convertible owners is, that after repairing so many Astra convertibles we came to realise that 95 % of the time the failure was the same hose.