Where is the convertible top motor located on a 1995 Chrysler Lebaron?

Answer 1

the simplist way to get to the top motor is to simply remove the back seat by pulling out the bottom piece and unbolting the back rest. there are two bolts located at the bottom of the back rest and you need a 10mm socket wrench to remove them. after you have the back out just lift up the flap of insulation anf the motor is the little canister right in front of you.

Open the trunk. The motor is on the shelf just beyond the back of the trunk. It can also be accessed inside the car from behind the back seat. If you cannot operate the motor to raise the top it can be forced by hand. It will be difficult and slow but you will not break anything because the the mechanism is hydraulic. With the top raised kneel on the back seat and unsnap the vinyl drip shield behind the seat. Remove the hard panel underneath to expose the motor. There is a relay mounted next to it. If the motor doesn't run the relay might be bad. It should make a clicking sound when the switch is pressed. Check fuse first of course. If the relay clicks the motor is probably bad but can be fixed. Usually what happens is the brushes inside wear down until their springs no longer apply enough pressure to make contact. Take the motor apart carefully. Make sure you don't lose the bushing on the end of the shaft. Remove the brushes, stretch the springs and reassemble. This can be done without unsoldering anything, but it's tricky. If you can replace the brushes do that. I don't know if new brushes are available.