The relay could be bad. Replace it. It's cheap. Also, try topping off the hydraulic fluid in the motor. Beyond that, the motor may be bad.
Yes
yes, they changed the style in 2001 but everything from 1996 to 2000 will fit
No. The body changed after 2000.No. The body changed after 2000.
Dealer, salvage yards, eBay.
Behind the back seat
It is on the top rear of the bell housing.
On the 2.5L it is on the top rear of the bell housing.
No.
No. The body style changed for 2001.
You left the top down when it rained?
behind the top rear seat
The convertible top uses automatic transmission fluid.The convertible top uses automatic transmission fluid.