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1999 C70 Convertible Top is stuck almost closed

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Re: 1999 C70 Convertible Top is stuck almost closed

Post by cuhfs »

Should ask dealer for old one. Maybe we can figure out a DIY fix for future benefit.
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Post by wizechatmgr »

You don't have to drive a new one off the lot for it to depreciate significantly at this point. I believe new cars depreciate before your signature even dries...
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Post by abscate »

My neighbor, the rocket scientist who runs a bank branch.....

Why don't people just lease like me and then you don't pay depreciation?

Brilliant.....
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Post by wizechatmgr »

He also never has to work on it. Just tires & oil changes with the occasional wash & wax I bet.

But he also doesn't get that satisfaction for having battled against the car gods and occasionally won... Then again, he may also never seek it =)
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In order to learn how to fix something, you must first learn how to break it.
1999 V70 XC AWD 2.4 T -- ~231k miles
1998 V70 2.4 NA -- ~184k miles

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Post by ToddCampy »

My top is stuck down. The latches won't unlatch. The right side part you insert the flat head in has separated partially from the mechanism. Does that side operate the latches? I can turn the Allen wrench and it wants to rise and fall but can't bc the latches aren't unlatched. Advice appreciated.

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Post by ToddCampy »

1999 c70 (fyi)

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