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graf101 · 04-13-2015, 11:44 AM

The top latch that you twist to lock and unlock the top does not seat all the way into the insert, once locked. It is locking, but the handle itself does not seat into where it should seat flush anymore. This just happened over the weekend and I am wondering if anyone here has any idea what this could be or mean? I hate to take it in to the dealer again, and be away from my car for another 2 weeks or so. Nobody likes trips to the dealer anyway.

The Patriot · 04-13-2015, 11:16 PM

My 2014 does that too, curious.

aquaholic · 04-14-2015, 01:54 PM

I would make sure the area it seats in and the wells on the top of the windshield where the hooks seat are clean. Does it seat properly when you're putting the top down (not touching the windshield)?

graf101 · 04-14-2015, 02:47 PM

Yes I checked those areas and it is locked, but the latch will not close all the way, like it was before. I think it may need some sort of adjustment.

OrangeVert · 04-14-2015, 04:32 PM

Hmmm, never had this happen on my 2011 - at least yet. I would think it's an adjustment.

Whoomba · 04-14-2015, 06:21 PM

My 14 doesn't. Might need it checked.

He11bent · 04-16-2015, 04:49 AM

Never an issue here. Just out of curiosity do you stow the handle after unlocking and prior to letting the top fold down into the well? I always stoe mine..

graf101 · 04-16-2015, 10:58 AM

I do place it back into the lock position when letting it down.

The Patriot · 04-17-2015, 10:07 AM

Going to head to the dealership today and get us an answer to this one...

graf101 · 04-17-2015, 02:47 PM

Please post once you hear back. I have an appointment with my dealer tomorrow.

Daywalker702 · 04-20-2015, 08:53 PM

Anyone have any feedback from dealer after having this issue addressed ??

OrangeVert · 04-21-2015, 03:33 AM

The Patriot · 04-21-2015, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeVert

Their tech was clueless. Will get back to me after they do some research. The mechanism was clean and lubed, it locks up tight, handle just cannot even be pushed back into position. Probably be another week before I can swing by, my car goes into the body shop today to repair the damage from the kid who threw rocks at it.

The Patriot · 06-05-2015, 07:53 PM

Dealer got a new tech who is familiar with tops. The lock not popping back into the detent is a broken part, he said metal fatigue. They are replacing the latch/lock and trim piece under warranty.

04-13-2015, 11:44 AM	#1
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 450	Top latch/lock issue The top latch that you twist to lock and unlock the top does not seat all the way into the insert, once locked. It is locking, but the handle itself does not seat into where it should seat flush anymore. This just happened over the weekend and I am wondering if anyone here has any idea what this could be or mean? I hate to take it in to the dealer again, and be away from my car for another 2 weeks or so. Nobody likes trips to the dealer anyway. Attached Images Last edited by graf101; 04-13-2015 at 02:23 PM. Reason: added photos

04-13-2015, 11:16 PM	#2
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 454	My 2014 does that too, curious. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

04-14-2015, 04:32 PM	#5
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	Hmmm, never had this happen on my 2011 - at least yet. I would think it's an adjustment. __________________

04-16-2015, 04:49 AM	#7
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 678	Never an issue here. Just out of curiosity do you stow the handle after unlocking and prior to letting the top fold down into the well? I always stoe mine.. __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete

04-17-2015, 10:07 AM	#9
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 454	Going to head to the dealership today and get us an answer to this one... __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

04-14-2015, 01:54 PM	#3
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	I would make sure the area it seats in and the wells on the top of the windshield where the hooks seat are clean. Does it seat properly when you're putting the top down (not touching the windshield)?

04-14-2015, 02:47 PM	#4
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 450	Yes I checked those areas and it is locked, but the latch will not close all the way, like it was before. I think it may need some sort of adjustment.

04-14-2015, 06:21 PM	#6
Whoomba Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,450	My 14 doesn't. Might need it checked.

04-16-2015, 10:58 AM	#8
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 450	I do place it back into the lock position when letting it down.

04-17-2015, 02:47 PM	#10
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 450	Please post once you hear back. I have an appointment with my dealer tomorrow.

04-20-2015, 08:53 PM	#11
Daywalker702 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 23	Convertible Top latch Anyone have any feedback from dealer after having this issue addressed ??

04-21-2015, 03:33 AM	#12
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,129	__________________

06-05-2015, 07:53 PM	#14
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 454	Dealer got a new tech who is familiar with tops. The lock not popping back into the detent is a broken part, he said metal fatigue. They are replacing the latch/lock and trim piece under warranty. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"