Chrysler Lebaron convertible top just clicks but doesn't go down?

Answer 1

Try and see if the motor tries to run when attempting in the up direction. If so, you can try to switch the two cables going into the relay (located behind the back seat close to the motor and easily accessible from the trunk) and see if the problem is reversed, that is, the top goes down but it does not go up. If that is the case, then the relay is broken, and has lost the capability to switch the current from one side to the other, while it still is capable to let the current through though. If instead you do not hear the pump motor buzzing in either up or down but you do here the relay clicking, then check the main fuse (30 amp) in the fuse panel or under the hood. If it checks ok, then remove the back of the back seat to gain access to the relays and the pump motor (you can also access it from the trunk). Use a circuit tester test for 12 volts at either of 2 big wires leading into the motor while attempting to operate the up/down switch. You are looking for the light to come on in one of the 2 positions depending on which direction you push the switch. If the light comes on in both positions, than you have pin pointed the problem to the motor. If you know how or know of some who does, you can try cleaning the brushes on the motor. Not difficult but requires the removal of the front cover. Some times the brushes come loose from the holder and it is a simple matter of reassembling them. If the circuit light tester does not come on at the motor leads, then you will have to test for voltage at the relay. Find either on that is clicking and see if the light will come on when probing the contacts on the relay. If the fuses were good and the motor is not getting power, then chances are the relay is shot. Not a big deal though, you can find new relays for $30 on ebay.