20 Most Recent 2003 Chevrolet SSR Questions & Answers

Roof Cycle Timeout:------------- This message will be displayed on the DIC when the convertible top has not completed its movement from one position to another within the programmed time limit. When this message appears, the convertible top will stop moving. Release the convertible top switch and make sure there is nothing blocking the path of the top. If the path is clear, press the convertible top switch again. When operating the top in low temperatures, such as below 32 degree F (0 degree C), the time needed to cycle the top will increase. This may cause the top movement to stop and the Roof Cycle Timeout message to appear on the DIC display. If this occurs, you may release the convertible top switch and press it again to continue the cycle. Make sure nothing is blocking the path of the top before pressing the switch again. It may be necessary to do this several times to complete the cycle, depending on the outside temperature. ------------ Also click this link for more details:---- http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/08/chevrolet-ssr-roof-will-not-go-down-and.html ------------ This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

loosen drivers side and attempt to equally lift and lower into place sagging engine mounts make it difficult .

This car uses the truck common 5.3 V8, so the YouTube video below will work for all the general instructions.

The first thing that you need to do is scan the BCM (body control module) for failure codes.This top is computer controlled & will not function is certain failure codes are set

I would suspect a hall effect switch failure which will stop the operation of the top

The power retractable/moveable top system consists of the following components:
Roof door module (RDM) • Hydraulic system including pump motor • Hydraulic lines and valve manifold • Electronic actuator for latching the top to the header • Folding top mechanics for the top: - Top - Stowage compartment lid panel - Stowage compartment lid extension panel - Latching mechanism for the top • Serial data communication • Position sensing hardware: - Limit switches - Hall effects as position sensors of the cylinders • Top open/close control switch • Power supply: - RDM/windows 30 circuit breaker - PWR roof 30A circuit breaker - RDM2 15A fuse - IGN 0 10A fuse • Grounds: - G300 - G301
Good luck, i hope this helps.

the flasher (module) is bad.

Look on the oil fill cap. Write down what it says then call around to find out who has this class of oil.You might even call the Chevy dealer and ask for the service manager, ask him .I like the Castrol Syntec 10w-30 for my 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo.

there is a switch close to the thermostat housing that tell the fans when to come on

Chevrolet has stopped production of the SSR. The last model year was 2006, which was the best year (got a large HP increase). The production was ended due to what appears to be poor sales. If you still want one though, definitely get a 2006 model.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. Yes, it can be opened manually and there is also a special tool. Page 108 and 109 of the manual refers https://www.manualslib.com/manual/691426/Chevrolet-Ssr-2004.html?page=108#manual https://www.google.com/search?q=chevy+SSR+open+roof+manually ..