My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08
The early 2003 had an issue with the top hinges. They were made of a soft steel and had to be replaced with a heat treated steel, mine included. Mine was binding up going into the up position. Have not had a problem since they replaced the hinges 3 years ago.
What's your vin. number? This will tell how early yours was built.
As far as I know mine still has the original hinges.
My vin no. is 1GCES14PQ3B101155
Thanks for the advice, I'll ask my dealer service advisor to look into it.
My SSR: Black 03, Vin#0168, License Plate-"DRMRIDE". Woodward Dream Cruise Veteran 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08
Ron, be careful with the top info I gave you! When they replaced the hinges on mine it opened up a can of worms. Go to the top of this page and click on search. Type in the word "hinges". This will give you a lot of info concerning your problem.
It could be a lot of things! Usually once they figure out the problem you should be good for a number of years we hope! It would be nice if you could find a dealer that is familiar with the tops on SSR's.
My SSR: Black, '03, 1sb, #1256, License Plate was WOW FCTR
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Originally Posted by Flying Dog
Hi Scott,
As far as I know mine still has the original hinges.
My vin no. is 1GCES14PQ3B101155
Thanks for the advice, I'll ask my dealer service advisor to look into it.
Thanks,
Ron--Flying Dog
mine was the 101st one built after yours (01256).
I can't remember exactly, but I do think yours is in that range with the bad hinges.
My hinges are good though.
My SSR: Black, '03, 1sb, #1256, License Plate was WOW FCTR
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Originally Posted by Flying Dog
Thanks, Wow FCTR.
I'll have my dealer check out the hinges.
You've got a lot of mile on your SSR! Has it been a pretty good (reliable) vehicle over all those miles? I hope so.
Thanks,
Ron (Flying Dog)
for the most part yes....I'd just have to tell you to read all of my posts (under SSR General and SSR technical discussions)....[I'm over 114,000 miles now, I just haven't posted it yet....shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ]
ok I just found this post which suggested that the hinge problem was in the first 1500 SSRs....so your problem may not be the hinges, but have them check it anyway
While attempting to fix a roof problem (scratchs on pass. side roof due to wiring harness rubbing top in the down position) I developed a time out issue on the last part of the lowering. The rear cover would not come down. After reading all the threads and the owners manual went back to where I started. Low and behold I had pulled the 2 wires from the plug on the pass. side. The wires appeared to be intact but had pulled out enogh to no make connection. The wires are not solid in the plug itself. Top would go down all the way but would not finish closing. Long story made short, be careful when moving the wires. I had a scratch that I would rub out and a week later would appear back. The harness on the pass. side when lowered, would lay against the top and move back and forth scratching the side of the top. BEWARE!!!
I had this message "roof ajar" Found the 30amp fuse was not making contact. Pulled and reset fuse and Bingo, everthing is up and down again
I went out to lunch from work yesterday and my windows would not roll down and I kept getting " roof ajar" message on D.I.C. Tried your suggestion and that fixed my problem too. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing the info. You saved me a lot of money not having to take my SSR to the dealership as it went out of warranty about four thousand miles ago. Happy motoring!
Today the roof of my car did not give me the cargo cover open on the dash and it just wanted to open as if it was closed, even though it was fully opened!! Lucky I noticed it just in time. any ideas? Hellllllllllllp!! Very Scary!!
Is anyone else having the same problem I am...Chevy Dealer has had my SSR 5 weeks now because my baby needs a Roof Module and they are no longer being produced and chevy is looking for a fabricator. 5 Weeks is way too long....Any one else suffering also?
My SSR: 2005 6SPD AQUA BLUR CHROME WHEELS AND EVERY OPTION MAGNA FLOW EXHAUST 2006 CHROME PACKAGE
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Is anyone else having the same problem I am...Chevy Dealer has had my SSR 5 weeks now because my baby needs a Roof Module and they are no longer being produced and chevy is looking for a fabricator. 5 Weeks is way too long....Any one else suffering also?
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My SSR: Black, '03, 1sb, #1256, License Plate was WOW FCTR
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Originally Posted by tdq1az
Is anyone else having the same problem I am...Chevy Dealer has had my SSR 5 weeks now because my baby needs a Roof Module and they are no longer being produced and chevy is looking for a fabricator. 5 Weeks is way too long....Any one else suffering also?
My top was acting similar to your description and my dealer replaced the ignition switch and have had no problems since. Please deon't ask me anything more I am a mechanical moron.
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My SSR: '06 Screamin' Redline Red Vin # 23025 3SS Born Dec, 4, 2005 , Chrome package, gauges
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Originally Posted by KWB
Before any movement of the top is allowed, the following messages must be received by the RDM and may also be retransmitted periodically:
• Ignition in ACCY, RUN or RAP
• Brake is pedal pressed
• Vehicle speed less than 5 mph • A/C is OFF • Cargo cover is closed.
I had my top stop while going down 30 minutes ago. Tried everything to get it to recycle. Thank goodness the top had just barely disengaged with the back cover up, so I could get home. Called several dealers to get an appointment to "analyze" it and then . . . went to this site immediately. Was a little amused at the "A/C is OFF" part of the conditions listed above, but figured, "What to hell". Just got back from my truck and it completely closed the first try AFTER TURNING THE A/C OFF ! ! !
Thank you KWB. I'm not sure if this is purely anecdotal or if there is something to it. It seems like I've cycled my top many times with the A/C on, but this time, at least, allowed me to get my top up and LOCKED and the rear cover DOWN. Now I'm skeeeeeerd to do anything ! !
I had my top stop while going down 30 minutes ago. Tried everything to get it to recycle. Thank goodness the top had just barely disengaged with the back cover up, so I could get home. Called several dealers to get an appointment to "analyze" it and then . . . went to this site immediately. Was a little amused at the "A/C is OFF" part of the conditions listed above, but figured, "What to hell". Just got back from my truck and it completely closed the first try AFTER TURNING THE A/C OFF ! ! !
Thank you KWB. I'm not sure if this is purely anecdotal or if there is something to it. It seems like I've cycled my top many times with the A/C on, but this time, at least, allowed me to get my top up and LOCKED and the rear cover DOWN. Now I'm skeeeeeerd to do anything ! !
Gary:
Seems like these vehicles have more complicated electrical systems than the ordinary car or truck. Glad you got your roof to cycle.
It sounds like the roof module (a computer behind the seat that controls the roof, windows, traction control and trunk lid). If that's what it is good luck...My SSR has been out of commission for 7 weeks waiting on this very part. GM is searching for a fabricator for this part....So far: NADA....Best of luck and I hope it isn't a roof module!
I am buying a 2003 and I wonder, after reading all the messages, if I should invest in one now before it goes bad. At least I'd have it.
I did purchase a spare one for my 06 SSR. If they truly become impossible to find, I didn't want to be stranded or missing major functionality of my SSR for an extended period of time.
Make sure you check around with all of our SSR part suppliers, because the price varies GREATLY from one to the next.
The 03/04 module is about $10 more than the 05/06 module from the parts department I purchased mine from just over a week ago.
03/04 SSR Roof/Door Module part number 15134308
05/06 SSR Roof/Door Module part number 15828426
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My 03 roof will on occasion refuse to open -engine running, brake depressed, air off.
The tonneau will come ajar briefly but will fail to open. When it is manually lifted the open cycle will then complete. There is no problem in the the closing cycle. It is of course out of warrenty. Any ideas? Thanks.
I now push the UP button BEFORE I activate the DOWN button. Works every time. Mine makes a very short cycle into UP before I push the DOWN button.
I beleive that the check valve is bypassing a little while it is in the UP or DOWN postion. I haven't taken it to the Dealer. YET!!
Try that, it works on mine.
Dick
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Originally Posted by bogey1977
My 03 roof will on occasion refuse to open -engine running, brake depressed, air off.
The tonneau will come ajar briefly but will fail to open. When it is manually lifted the open cycle will then complete. There is no problem in the the closing cycle. It is of course out of warrenty. Any ideas? Thanks.
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dreaded roof ajar
I'm not sure if this is purely anecdotal or if there is something to it. It seems like I've cycled my top many times with the A/C on, but this time, at least, allowed me to get my top up and LOCKED and the rear cover DOWN. Now I'm skeeeeeerd to do anything ! ! 
Gary
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