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It probably works the same as my 1995 900 did: Unlatch the two clamps holding the top snugly to the windshield frame, then press the rocker switch which IIRC is on the center console, not far from the gearshift.
The back of the top will lift slightly, allowing the cover over the well the top fits into to raise up (hinged at its rear), then the whole top raises up and folds into the well, finally the cover closes back down.
Its sort of a neat operation to watch, and pretty quick. I often raised or lowered the top while at a red traffic light, and always finished the operation by the time the light turned green. The same rocker switch, pushed in the opposite direction causes the procedure to reverse and raises the top, just leaving you to reclose the windshield frame clasps.
Note there are a couple of builtin safety locks...one prevents operation when in motion, others will warn that you didn't unlatch the latches I think, maybe more.
Stories of how expen$ive repairs could be when the motors or relays went awry, coupled with a few seams starting to look frayed, prompted me to sell the car before I had actualy top problems, while I could get decent $$$ for it. I had read of one guy who had to have the top mechanism worked on a couple or three times, and had spent $5000 on top repairs by the time he gave up and dumped the car.
I bought my 900SE with 105k miles on it for $5400. Kept it 3 years and 35k miles, sold it for $5000. Not bad, driving a really neat looking and handling convertible for about $0.36 a day depreciation...not counting every time anything went wrong and it went to a dealer it ran m at least $1000.
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How do you manually let down top on Saab 900 se convertible?
release on SAAB 900 S convertible
Has Saab closed down?
no
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Saab was shut down by General Motors and therefore, it no longer sells in the United States.
Where can you find a pre owned Saab in Miami?
Check Saab dealers in the used sections. You should be able to find a good deal and a good Saab. Be prepared if anything on the car breaks down. They are expensive and it can run you a lot of money.
Saab Convertible top stuck?
Procedures for manually operating the convertible top are in the Owners Manual. It is nearly impossible to properly answer this question because there is almost no information. What year? What model (classic 900? next generation 900? 9-3?)? The convertible tops have several different methods of operation, some hydraulic, some electric. Is the top up or down? On the 95 Saab 900 Turbo Soft Top, the manual release is located behind the passenger back seat. If you look on the left side, you will see a slit in the grey material. The lever is red. If you pull it down, it releases the motor that operates the top. However..... be sure you really want to do this. I was under the impression it would be simple to reconnect the motor. It's not. My soft top will manually go up and down now but I cannot get the top connected to the latches in the trunk. I need to go to a Saab mechanic and have the top recalibrated with a tech 2 tool. About $100
When you manually shut down your mac do you lose your data?
no
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Try holding down the clear button.
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I is down the back of the engine on the right hand side.
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hold down the clear button for 10 seconds.
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break it
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Saab's can easily go several hundred thousand miles. The engines are amazingly reliable, especially the 2.0-liter engines of the 1980s. My current daily driver is a 1985 900 8-valve with 288,000 miles and it runs better than most newer Toyota's or Honda's. The manual transmissions can be a problem on 900s (1979-93), especially in turbocharged models. The 4-speed gearbox was designed in the early 1970s for a 100 hp engine, then a 5th gear was added in 1980. The bearings can wear out at about 200,000 miles, especially if the gear lube is not kept topped off. The automatic transmissions in those cars are an older design as well, so tend to rob the power from the engine. I also have a 1999 Saab 9-5 and i have over 258,000 miles on it. I had to have work done on the gear box at around 160,000 miles. But the engine and it's components haven't let me down yet! Saab cars are super reliable.
Where could one finds deals on a Saab?
Going to the local Saab dealer can open good opportunities to save on this variety of automobiles. They are currently at their lowest prices because they are at risk for shutting down after filing for bankuptcy.
