1999 Chevy Cavalier convertable top

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
114,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIAN RENWICK
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convert.top does not work.just baught car.when you move top lever,relay in trunk clicks,but no power going to motors,are there more relays?or a power box maybe a safety switch?
May 11, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It is possible the motors are bad.

There are many saftey precautions on convertibles, car not moving, in Park, etc.

Check the owners manual, but if motors are OK, then another switch is inhibiting the motors and the fastest way to fix is to have dealer or trusted garage scan BCM to find problem.
May 12, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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