Section 01-17: Convertible
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Source
Action
Folding Top Does Not Raise and/or Lower
Blown fuse(s).
Circuitry open/shorted.
Damaged folding top switch.
Damaged raise/lower relay .
Damaged folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit .
Parking brake not engaged.
Go to
Pinpoint Test A.
Top Hesitates and/or Comes Up Uneven
Damaged folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit .
Damaged folding top motor upper and lower hose .
Damaged folding top hydraulic cylinder .
Damaged folding top linkage.
Go to
Pinpoint Test B.
Top Does Not Raise or Does Not Go All the Way Up
Damaged folding top linkage.
Damaged folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit .
Go to
Pinpoint Test C.
Hydraulic System
Damaged fluid reservoir.
Damaged folding top hydraulic cylinder .
Damaged folding top motor upper and lower hose .
Go to
Pinpoint Test D.