Convertible Top - Inoperative
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 63-10-49
Date: November, 1996
Subject:
Convertible Top Will Not Operate (Replace Improperly Crimped Terminal(s) and/or Relay, and/or Drive Motor(s))
Models:
1995-96 Chevrolet Cavalier (Convertible)
1995-96 Pontiac Sunfire (Convertible)
Condition
Some owners may comment that the vehicle's convertible top will not operate.
Cause
Condition may be due to:
^ Improperly crimped drive motor electrical connector terminals, or
^ Faulty drive motor(s), or
^ Folding top relay.
Correction
For improperly crimped drive motor electrical connector terminals:
1. Check if the folding top relay is a Potter and Brumfield non-timed relay, P/N 12065122. If so, it should be replaced with a Packard Electric timed relay, P/N 12135143.
2. Disconnect the drive motor electrical connector from the main body harness.
3. Remove both terminals from drive motor electrical connector.
4. Visually inspect the terminals for proper crimping. Refer to Figure 1.
5. Replace terminal(s) if improperly crimped.
For faulty drive motor(s):
1. Check if the folding top relay is a Potter and Brumfield non-timed relay, P/N 12065122. If so, it should be replaced with a Packard Electric timed relay, P/N 12135143.
2. Refer to Section 8A-121-5 Chart # 4, RH Folding Top Motor Does Not Operate, or 81-121-6 Chart # 5, LH Folding Top Motor Does Not Operate, of the 1996 Service Manual for diagnosis.
3. If a problem still exists, refer to Section 8A-121, Symptom Table, of the Service Manual for diagnosis.
Parts Information
P/N Description
12135143 Folding Top Relay
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.