Fox Vert top issues

[Repostyle]

I just went to get some dinner and we've had some nice weather lately so I've been putting my top up and down for the last week or so. Anyway, tonight I put the top down and go to get some fast food, when I get home, my top won't go back up.

I can hear the relay clicking when I hit the switch so I know it's all good up to that point, but I guess my questions are these:

Do the pumps just stop working with no warning?
Where is the pump relay located exactly (sounds like behind the back seat)?
How bad is it on the system to lift and lower the top by hand?

 

[BigDanTheMan]

Do the pumps just stop working with no warning?
Where is the pump relay located exactly (sounds like behind the back seat)?
How bad is it on the system to lift and lower the top by hand?

They do burn out, and most usually under the stress of going up. Double check the fuses and hope that is the problem.

The pump is located under the liner in the boot. Pop out a handful of screws to remove the vinyl and there she is.

You can take the fluid out and disconnect the motor to manually lift and lower the top but please take my advice and don't. A brand new motor can cost as much as $250 but you can find refurbished ones for around $90. Ebay or Craigslist comes up with used ones around 50 very frequently.

My motor went when I was broke and in college so yanking it out was the economical thing to do. Three years later it is my greatest mustang regret. Now my frame has two broken assembly pieces and I am sure it is bent way out of shape. Next time I replace the roof I intend to get a new assembly and motor which will be very expensive in the long run.

If you do take out the motor and go manual be sure to lift the frame with two people by supporting it from the thick bars that are double up. Try to lift it at the same time and be careful. It is very easy to break.


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