Turn Signal / Convertible Top

For the convertible top: Have you tried applying power directly to the motor to see if it works?

For the turn signal: It sounds like there is a short in the wiring or assembly. I'd start at the assembly and work my way back with a multimeter. Triple-check that you are using the correct bulbs. Ditch any LED upgrades (at least temporarily).

There are a couple of different ways you can do this but...

Locate the motor and disconnect any electrical lines.
Dig up a 12V power source whether it be a battery, a power supply, whatever, and a couple of jumper wires.
Apply 12V directly to the motor and see if it moves. You don't have to put the top up or down, you only need to see if the motor comes alive.

If so, You have a wiring issue. Perhaps even a bad ground and/or something in common with your other electrical gremlin(s).

You can count on the turn signal problem returning. I'd bet a dollar on it. I'd also bet that it's worse on days that are humid.

If the motor does jump to life, your next step will be to service the thing with hydraulic fluid before doing anything else.

Do you have an old 12v accessory floating around that doesn't work anymore?



Cut the cord off of it and use it for your 12V power source. Don't dross the leads. In fact, crimp some alligator clips onto it and don't even plug it into the socket until you've made [certain] that is correctly connected to your test component.

Also: These are cheap and this [really] the way to go because it is fused. Although, the majority of the ones you cut from dead devices are also usually fused. Either way, that and a bag of alligator clips go a long way.

Amazon product ASIN B06XX25HFX
So does an El-Cheapo multi-meter and test light:

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It might look scary at first if not familiar but it's not. Lots of Youtube videos on how to use this to test (I mean tons).

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Worth their weight in gold.

Other than that, some common hand tools to do most little jobs. A few more hand tools and a good jack and stand kit to remove and replace just about anything else but enough of that... If you stick around long enough you'll discover all of this.