Operation

OPERATION:

The following prerequisites must be met for the top to Function:

Trunk Lid Closed - Electrical interlock of the trunk and top. Due to the design of the top storage cover and trunk lid, damage to the cover or lid would occur if both were open at the same time.

Ignition key switched on KL R, (preferably engine running to prevent unnecessary battery drain)

Vehicle stopped (speed "A" signal <3 MPH)

Roll over bars retracted (if equipped) - bars interfere with the top operation as it is lowering into the storage compartment.

LOWERING THE TOP:

Fully Automatic Micro-Switch Logic Chart:

Semi Automatic Micro-Switch Logic Chart:

SEMI AUTOMATIC TOP ONLY - Unlock the top with the turn lock fastener and push the top over the tension point S4 must close for the top to operate. Press and hold the top switch. Go to "TENSION BAR RAISED" below.

FULLY AUTOMATIC TOP ONLY - Press and hold the top switch. All Side windows lower automatically regardless of their position, by a signal from the top module to the General Module (ZKE IV).

1. The top lock motor is powered in the unlock direction.

2. The left and right side locks are mechanically released via the drive cables.

3. Microswitch S7 opens indicating the top is unlatched from the windshield frame.

4. Once the locks are completely released, the top lock motor continues to run lifting the front bow above the tension point via the tension rods.

5. As the front bow passes the tension point, micro switch S8 closes. The top lock motor switches off and the top motor is switched ON.

TENSION BAR RAISED:

At the same time the windows are lowering, the top drive motor is switched on and the tension bar is raised to a vertical position. The drive lever of the top linkage rotates counter clockwise to push the tension bar to a raised position.

The control module recognizes the raising of the tension bar by the closed contacts of micro switch Si in the motor assembly.

When the tension bar has raised to the full vertical position micro switch S2 closes and the motor is switched off.

STORAGE COVER OPENED:

The top storage cover motor is switched on and turns counter-clockwise. This action releases the locks of the cover via the bowden cables The locks are forced out of the clamps by spring pressure.

The drive linkage continues to push the cover to a raised position A hall sensor integrated in the cover motor provides status of the storage lid movement and position to the CVM. The motor is switched off when it reaches the end of its predetermined travel.

S6 also closes the moment the storage cover is released from its locked position. The signal is provided the GM to prevent the trunk from opening.

TOP ASSEMBLY LOWERED:

The top motor turns clockwise immediately opening Si & 52. It pulls the top into the storage compartment The tension bar drive linkage is mechanically released from the top drive as the motor continues to run. Once the top is completely lowered microswitch 53 closes signalling the control module to switch the motor off.

STORAGE COVER CLOSED:

The storage cover motor is switched on and the drive linkage pulls the cover down. As the locking clamps grab onto the cover locks, the linkage engages the bowden cables and the cover is locked closed.

The CVM monitors the storage lid position via the hall effect sensor signal When the fully closed position is detected, the top cover motor is switched off.

WINDOW RAISING:

If the top switch is held down after the top storage cover is closed, the windows will automatically close. The EM top module signals the ZKE to closed the windows. Once the top switch is released the window operation is terminated.

RAISING THE TOP:

The procedure for raising the top follows the same pattern as lowering.

Press and hold the top switch.

^ The windows are automatically lowered.

^ The top storage cover opens

^ The top is raised out of the storage compartment

^ The top storage cover is closed and locked.

^ The tension bar is lowered. Micro-switch Si signals the lowered position of the tension bar.

FULLY AUTOMATIC TOP - The top lock motor is activated, S8 opens. The motor is switched off the moment S7 closes. The top is fully raised and locked to the windshield.

SEMI AUTOMATIC TOP - Pull the top over the tension point and lock it to the windshield frame.

The automatic closing of the windows on raising the top is not functional due to lack of anti trap feature during this function.