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robertebob · 09-11-2018, 08:13 PM

Sorry if this has been asked before. My 2012 convertible has had all it's water management problems fixed. But a new problem has surfaced and the top no longer operates. The issue seems to be with some kind of brace or something positioned at the center of each side of the rear window. On the right side, I can feel a square or rectangle part under the canvas. On the left side (driver side), I cannot feel that part and this side is lower than the passenger side. I feel like this part has slid down and is causing a blockage of the top operation mechanism. Any info you have would be appreciated. I'd like to know your thoughts before I spend an enormous amount of money to have it diagnosed and fixed.

robertebob · 09-14-2018, 11:02 AM

I just returned from a convertible top repair place. He thinks a couple of screws have come loose from the bracket I mentioned and would be an easy fix. However, he said that the rubber strip below the window that runs the width of the trunk should not be showing as much as it is. Recommendation was to take it back to the dealer.

robertebob · 09-14-2018, 11:12 AM

Forgot to mention that the top does operate up and down. I forgot about that pull-out thing that has to be pulled out for the top to operate. The Chevy people replaced the battery awhile back and didn't return it to the outward position.

09-11-2018, 08:13 PM	#1
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	2012 SS Convertible Top Issue Sorry if this has been asked before. My 2012 convertible has had all it's water management problems fixed. But a new problem has surfaced and the top no longer operates. The issue seems to be with some kind of brace or something positioned at the center of each side of the rear window. On the right side, I can feel a square or rectangle part under the canvas. On the left side (driver side), I cannot feel that part and this side is lower than the passenger side. I feel like this part has slid down and is causing a blockage of the top operation mechanism. Any info you have would be appreciated. I'd like to know your thoughts before I spend an enormous amount of money to have it diagnosed and fixed. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5

09-14-2018, 11:02 AM	#2
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	A Diagnosis - Somewhat I just returned from a convertible top repair place. He thinks a couple of screws have come loose from the bracket I mentioned and would be an easy fix. However, he said that the rubber strip below the window that runs the width of the trunk should not be showing as much as it is. Recommendation was to take it back to the dealer. Attached Images __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5

09-14-2018, 11:12 AM	#3
robertebob Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 97 View My Garage	Top Operates Afterall Forgot to mention that the top does operate up and down. I forgot about that pull-out thing that has to be pulled out for the top to operate. The Chevy people replaced the battery awhile back and didn't return it to the outward position. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Convertible, Black Exterior, Black Top, Orange Seats, Orange Hood Stripes, Hurst Short Throw, 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VIN 2G1FT3DW0C9126380 08/11/2011(1100) (1102) 08/26/2011(2000) (2500) (3000) 09/09/2011(3100) (3300) (TPW 9-19) 09/15/2011(3400) 09/23/2011(3800) (4000) (4150) 09/26/2011 (4B00) (4B00) (4200) (4200) (4300) (4300) 09/27/2011 (4B00) (4200) SHIPPED! 10/02/2011 (4B00) (4800) 10/04/2011 5000 Vehicle delivered/Picked up 10-5