Roof Operation Info - Page 3

kamssr · 04-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffanatic

I`ve got a question about the top operation. When I am raising or lowering the top and I stop about 1 third of the way up the top slides down on its own, it holds its position with the engine running, but when I shut her down the top goes too. I sometimes do this at car shows for effect. If I raise it past that mark it stays just fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jeff

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The roof is hydraulic, so when you turn the power off to the vehicle, the roof will apply pressure to the main chamber and allow it to slowly lower into the stowage compartment.

Now if you want to feel dangerous, make a nice chromed bar, with rubber pads on either end of it, that is the correct length to hold the roof in place where you want it, so that when you turn the power off, you start to open the roof, so that it is 1/8th open or so. Kill the power and then with two people (my suggestion to do so) manually lower the hood and place it onto the new crafted bar, and there you go. It will stay in place, and almost not even be noticeable if you make it lower than the cowl of the rear seats.

Hope that this helps

KAMSSR

Jeffanatic · 04-02-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamssr

The roof is hydraulic, so when you turn the power off to the vehicle, the roof will apply pressure to the main chamber and allow it to slowly lower into the stowage compartment.

Now if you want to feel dangerous, make a nice chromed bar, with rubber pads on either end of it, that is the correct length to hold the roof in place where you want it, so that when you turn the power off, you start to open the roof, so that it is 1/8th open or so. Kill the power and then with two people (my suggestion to do so) manually lower the hood and place it onto the new crafted bar, and there you go. It will stay in place, and almost not even be noticeable if you make it lower than the cowl of the rear seats.

Hope that this helps

KAMSSR

Hey, thanks alot, thats a great idea. Appreciate your response.

kamssr · 04-02-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffanatic

Hey, thanks alot, thats a great idea. Appreciate your response.

My pleasure.

Rice ride!! Make sure that you post images when you've got the bar done.

KAMSSR

GreasedLightnin · 06-04-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi All,
I'm a neebie 2004 Red SSR owner.....just added a windsuppressor, it definately makes a difference concerning wind blowback. My question is, can the top be raised and lowered with the suppressor in place? I don't want to brake anything while attempting to raise top.........

OP · 06-04-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreasedLightnin

Hi All,
I'm a neebie 2004 Red SSR owner.....just added a windsuppressor, it definately makes a difference concerning wind blowback. My question is, can the top be raised and lowered with the suppressor in place? I don't want to brake anything while attempting to raise top.........

Yes it can.

GreasedLightnin · 06-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Hey OP,
Thanks, I apreciated your quick response......I also took a look at your pics, I like your wind suppressor. Is that your own design, if so that was ingenius of you. You might want to market that, I would be interseted in one myself...

OP · 06-04-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreasedLightnin

Hey OP,
Thanks, I apreciated your quick response......I also took a look at your pics, I like your wind suppressor. Is that your own design, if so that was ingenius of you. You might want to market that, I would be interseted in one myself...

Thanks, I did copy it from an OEM, but had it made by someone who is no longer in business unfortunately. He also designed and built a non-OEM style, but alas no more...

JC2749 · 09-25-2008, 10:21 PM

I am getting concerned about the top header latch mechanism on my '03 SSR. Up until last year it seems that during the top down cycle both header latches released simultaneously. Lately, one side releases quicker than the other and the time between sides releasing seems to be getting longer. Top still works fine. Do I have a developing problem? Any quick fixes? Thanks

Jgrden · 09-25-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC2749

I am getting concerned about the top header latch mechanism on my '03 SSR. Up until last year it seems that during the top down cycle both header latches released simultaneously. Lately, one side releases quicker than the other and the time between sides releasing seems to be getting longer. Top still works fine. Do I have a developing problem? Any quick fixes? Thanks

Hmmm. I have a '03 and any information supporting its preservation is important to me. I am watching for any response.

jiro43 · 10-22-2008, 12:24 PM

Hi need some tech help. i have a 2004 ssr with 41,000 miles on it.. I have lost all power to the windows, Cov. top, back deck, and air compresser pump...everything eles works fine. the vehicle is currently at the dealership and they cant find out what wrong with. I need help to stear them in the right direction,, also i forgot to mention that this happen when i parked and lock the vehicle and when i returnd all power gone on the listed items

thanks
jiro43

crazyrtr53 · 10-22-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro43

Hi need some tech help. i have a 2004 ssr with 41,000 miles on it.. I have lost all power to the windows, Cov. top, back deck, and air compresser pump...everything eles works fine. the vehicle is currently at the dealership and they cant find out what wrong with. I need help to stear them in the right direction,, also i forgot to mention that this happen when i parked and lock the vehicle and when i returnd all power gone on the listed items

thanks
jiro43

Check with Richard ( Umpire 13)I will pm you his ph #. He's found that there are wires in the drivers door that are getting cut with window operation that efects the troubles your having.

dingbat · 10-22-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro43

Hi need some tech help. i have a 2004 ssr with 41,000 miles on it.. I have lost all power to the windows, Cov. top, back deck, and air compresser pump...everything eles works fine. the vehicle is currently at the dealership and they cant find out what wrong with. I need help to stear them in the right direction,, also i forgot to mention that this happen when i parked and lock the vehicle and when i returnd all power gone on the listed items

thanks
jiro43

Try the ignition switch. It causes a lot of problems like that.

Aced17 · 01-18-2009, 04:01 PM

Roof will not go down. Windows go down, then motor starts to start operation and after a bump the operation stops and computer says operation timed out. I checked the cargo lid carefully and disconnected the batery for thirty minutes and tried again... same thing. A/C off, brake on, lid down, tried all fixes I could find or think of. Is it time to take a trip to my dealer. First problem with my '04 roof operation!
Thanks,
Joe

Furykay · 02-01-2009, 04:43 PM

I have had this problem two times.,I would put the SSR in my enclosed trailer with the top down, Later When I remove it from the trailer the top will not go up.The DIC shows " Reduce Speed" while I am SITTING STILL , Foot on Brake. The way I was able to raise it was, drive it in first up to when it begins to shut down .Drove it back to the garage and the TOP WENT UP. I have tried it several time since then ,Works like a charm .

SSR03 · 03-10-2009, 09:45 PM

The switch module finally came in after it's been on order since January 2006. Well so far the top is working an no TLAT SWITCH FAULT on the DIC. WOW! Keep your fingers crossed. The parts guy said they had alot of demand for the part and as of right not there is 500 available.

wildcat66 · 03-11-2009, 01:44 PM

glad you finally got that fixed, I bought a switch to have on hand

you know just in case

kul52 · 03-22-2009, 10:40 AM

Does anyone have the part number and approximate cost of the switch module? Thanks

TRIPL G · 03-22-2009, 07:53 PM

I Have A Friend Who Needs Help With His Roof. It Quit Working And The Dealer Got It Closed But Wants $900. To Fix It, No Warranty. Who Can He Go To In Phoenix? Thanks, G

Achias · 03-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Same problem that I'm having on my '03. With a little help lifting the tonneau, I was able to get the roof up, but when I attempted to help move the tonneau on the way down, one of the covers got scratched along the entire length.

Is this something that a dealer can fix? Even though I'm probably one of the least "economically advantaged" members here, $900 would be worth it for me because I love using the top.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aced17

Roof will not go down. Windows go down, then motor starts to start operation and after a bump the operation stops and computer says operation timed out. I checked the cargo lid carefully and disconnected the batery for thirty minutes and tried again... same thing. A/C off, brake on, lid down, tried all fixes I could find or think of. Is it time to take a trip to my dealer. First problem with my '04 roof operation!
Thanks,
Joe

SSR03 · 03-24-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wildcat66

It has been done, several times, here is one link
New stereo and remote top done! - Chevy SSR Forum

I think SSR03 has it too, is that correct Jim?

I don't have remote start, but I do have remote top!

JimA · 06-04-2009, 08:45 PM

Hi fellow Fanatics! Any suggestions where I might be able to find running boards for my 2003 Redline Red SSR?

Thanks ....... JimA

xtreemssr · 07-30-2009, 05:08 PM

Need to close roof
red and green cables behind seat do not work(?)

2BAD2BHAD · 08-04-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSR03

The switch module finally came in after it's been on order since January 2006. Well so far the top is working an no TLAT SWITCH FAULT on the DIC. WOW! Keep your fingers crossed. The parts guy said they had alot of demand for the part and as of right not there is 500 available.

I got the TLAT HAT SWITCH FAULT and I was still able to drop the top for 2 weeks. Today, that ended. What switch did you get?
Thanks!

BLU*T · 08-04-2009, 10:13 PM

I think this is a new top operation problem on this tread. Top was hitting the bottom of the roof storage area at the front outside corners and cutting the insolation . Solution- bleed hydrolic lines and pump that operate the top, per chevy house at San Angelo, Tx. 1-800-933-4953 ser.mg is Tim.Will pick up BLU*T tomorrow and ck out the top operation.

jerseymike68 · 08-26-2009, 12:22 AM

thank you!

jerseymike68 · 08-29-2009, 04:12 AM

thanks for these information

jerseymike68 · 09-01-2009, 01:48 PM

Thank you!

jerseymike68 · 09-02-2009, 02:07 AM

nice links!

bronco · 09-18-2009, 05:53 PM

Has anybody run into the problem of the Tonneau cover making a noise like the motor is operating but the Cover does not lift. It sounds like it is being locked or cought on something. I pushed the button to make sure it was closed completely and tried to open again several times. I went for a drive and got back home and tried it again and it seemed to work. Did not put all the way down because it was drizzling.

Any Help,

Thanks,

Bronco

MnMsToy · 09-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLU*T

I think this is a new top operation problem on this tread. Top was hitting the bottom of the roof storage area at the front outside corners and cutting the insolation . Solution- bleed hydrolic lines and pump that operate the top, per chevy house at San Angelo, Tx. 1-800-933-4953 ser.mg is Tim.Will pick up BLU*T tomorrow and ck out the top operation.

Did that correct your top problem? My top is doing the same.