I need to replace one of the convertible top motors on my 1996 Saab 900SE. The one by the right rear taillight. My problem has to do with referencing the motor is it the "upper" motor or the "lower" motor

I suspect the drain is blocked. I would clear the drain vent to stop it overflowing.

saab 900 motor mounts

Believe it or not its a 12 dollar plastic peice that broke happened to me grinding nosie hatch not opening ... brought it to saab got the call its a 12 dollar part but takes 5-6 hours 700 dollars to fix that.. so I thought to do it myself because it broke again if done wrong the roof will twist and bye bye window hello hole new soft top

You require the radio make, model and serial number to be re-posted

The motor/tank is usually in the boot/trunk, either under the spare wheel or behind a side panel.

yes there is a manual winding mech. i think under around rear seats,thats where the relay and fues are for the auto roof, normally its quite easy to get the motors working on mech, you need multi meter , fuses and a psare relay.

You could check the top latch position sensor and convertible top control module....if the motors are fried replacing them is very expensive....

Try buying one of the manuals I have listed from ebay , the guy is areal gent and the manual is a fantastic help. Motros from Saab are notcheap but if the tonneau motor needs replacing, try herehttp://www.neobrothers.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=724 for areconditioned one


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the convertible top motor is underneath the upholstery in the rear trunk compartment underneath the package shelf.undo the upolstery clips and lower the cloth in the trunk exposing the motor and reservoir. make shure after motor replacement you refill the reservoir completely and cycle the top up and down a few times to purge the lines of air. otherwise you will have erratic top operation.

After a manual raise or lower of the convertible top using the red latch behind rear seat....Gap in cover near window right ? Unhitch the cover on the passenger side rear near gas tank and inside you'll see the convertible motor. The rear level disengages the motor so you can move the top manually. Snap the motor back into place and then push the top control to fully close the top eliminating the gap. Then you'll have to find out why it stopped in the first place.