Gen 6 Celica Convertible Top Motor Repair
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Is the convertible top on your Celica going up and down unevenly?
The most likely cause is a broken tension pin in one or the other electric motors in the mechanism.
This video will show you just how easy they are to replace. Note: The tension pins are actually 2.5mm x 20mm not 2.5 x 10 as in the video. Have to confess to fat fingers during editing.
Great video. I just repaired the motors on my 98 Celica. I ended up using a 3/32 punch and 3/32 roll pins. Worked great. Thanks
You are welcome, Chris. I am so glad it helped you.
I'm curious of the 3/32 roll pins held up for you? I've gone through two sets already in just a few months.
@@stevedarnley I'm also going to have to find a solid pin. The roll pins held up for a while but not long enough.
@@kieranmcgoverin1727 Are your tension pins lasting? Or did you have to come up with something else?
@@stevedarnley The length of time they last seems to depend on how many times I operate the top. As a guide I find I need to replace them about twice a year. My car is my daily driver and during the warmer months the top is down quite regularly. I am unaware if there are stronger tension pins out there but suspect if there was they might defeat the purpose.
The music was killing me lol
Yeah it wasn't my first choice but everything else was going to cost a fortune.😂😂😂
only video with the convertible help thanks so much will this work on my 97 silica? so it works but it does not open up all the way what do you think i can do? i just got the car also if you could reply it would mean the world
Yes it certainly will work with your '97. It is the same for all Generation 6 Celica's but could also work for Generation 5. If the hood is not opening all the way check all the joints in the frame and make sure none of them are jamming.
@@kieranmcgoverin1727 it just stops at a certain point but yes it may be some jamming thank you any extra tips?
Do you know how to fix the rear window getting stuck on the back seat? Because when I put my top down the back window goes onto the back seat and doest go down all the way.
There are two possibilitied that I can think of. One is that if you have had a new hood fitted that that window is too high in the fabric. The other is that the rear of the seat is too far back or the trim that has the velcro strip attached is too proud and the top of the window is catching it on the way down. Check that the trim is hard against the rear of the seat and that the velcroe is not too thick.
Is there a way to put the window back on its track without removal of motor?
Not too sure about that. I haven't had to do that. I have had to remove the windows to replace rollers and there is a video on You Tube that shows you how to do that. This is the link to it, czcams.com/video/Aon-RMt8kZk/video.html Hope that helps.
Hello again, I was wondering if you knew anything about the windscreen of the convertible Celica? Mine has a crack in and I was wondering if a windscreen from a 1998 Celica, non convertible, would fit my one? Any ideas?
Can't help you with that one. Check with your local windscreen repair shop, they should be able to tell you.
Hi, problem with my celicas roof, motors are turning got them off regreased them put them back, but roof won't open. What can be a problem.
Thanks
Did you check the tension pins? This is the most common problem. If the motors are working sometimes the pins might look ok but are not. Replace them both and see what happens.
@@kieranmcgoverin1727 hi, yeah was problem with one of the motor pins, so cut drill bit inserted with glue, see what happens.
Mine just acting up recently it won't go all the way down when open , it seems like somewhere got stuck and when I close it , it won't close up like before still have lil gap , have to pull lightly to hook on , what might cause this ?
Not sure just what could be causing that. However, check each of the joints in the frame to ensure there are no obstructions preventing movement. Also check the stops to see if they need adjusting.
@@kieranmcgoverin1727 thanks sir , the frame should be the top frame I mentioned ? Or bottom frame , try to get it inspected but was all covered up 😞
Does anyone here know where you can get other parts for the convertible top? I need the "corner pins" that are at the front corners of the top where it meets the windshield frame.
Try this site, Don. I have used them for a couple of parts and they are an awesome company to deal with. www.topsonline.com/department/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories
Any other problem that could cause the roof not to go down on its own?
If it is not electrical, ie the switch in the centre console or the motors it could be somewhere in the actual mechanism causing it to jam. Check that the framework is not twisted. This can happen when one of the motors on either side breaks. If you use the switch in the trunk to turn it to manual operation, does it go up and down Ok? Also does it operate correctly if you pull the hood away from the top of the windscreen a bit to get it started?
@@kieranmcgoverin1727 Thank you for your reply. All I did today was checked the motor on one side for a broken tension pin, and with the motor apart I tried using the switch to see if it turns. It didn't. But what you said in your reply, I didn't know. You said that the switch in the boot is used for the motors, so that might be off as I haven't checked. Hopefully it's that simple. I have just recently bought this car, so still learning about it.
@@NethanaelRoberts7x3 yes that switch caught me out when I first got the car.
Hey is there a motor on each side?😊
There certainly is. It pays to replace both sides when you do them so that they have even wear. I always do.
Thanks for your time and information , i Appreciate it !!!@kieranmcgoverin1727
Awesome. Now on to replace the window motors because those failed too. HA!
Ouch! Haven't had that happen yet. Have had to manufacture two of the rollers for the rear windows though.
I have a problem with the rear windows won’t go down won’t go up
Where would I go to fix it and I also wanna upgrade the engine on the car
@@michaelgoldman6314 There are a number of things that could be causing that. Is there power to the motors? Are the switches in the centre console working? I had to replace both switches in mine several years ago. If there is power and the motors are working or trying to the mechanism could be jamming. I also had that and had to get two new nylon rollers manufactured to replace two broken ones. If you don't have the expertise to do the repairs yourself try your favourite panel shop to start with. I got frustrated trying to align both front and rear windows, gave up and got my local panel shop on the job. Took them a couple of hours but they are now perfectly aligned. If the mechanism is ok I would suggest you get your auto electrician to check out the electrics. As far as upgrading the engine is concerned any motor mechanic worth his salt should be able to help with that.
Best of luck with that if you have big hands. It is a total pain in the A$$. Word of advice...if the window motors died, it was likely because the track system for the windows failed. Those are pretty tough to find anywhere but your local Toyota dealer might be able to help.
Is similar to the gen 5
Not sure about that, Jose. I suspect it probably is.