Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
Hard Top: Technical Service Bulletins
Hardtop - Performance Characteristics
NO.: TSB-95-42A-002
Date: May, 1995
MODEL: 1995-96 Spyder
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
PURPOSE
The Spyder is the first passenger vehicle in over 30 years with a retractable hardtop. Since most customers have not had experience with convertibles or
retractable hardtops, this Technical Service Bulletin describes some of the convertible hardtop's characteristics (normal conditions) that are different than
non-convertible vehicles.
If there are customer concerns about the operation of the hardtop which are not covered in this bulletin, contact your District Service Manager or the
National Customer Relations Department.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995-96 Spyder
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CHARACTERISTICS
1.
Hardtop and Hard Tonneau Cycle
Normal cycling time for the hardtop and hard tonneau is 30 seconds (total time to put the top up or to put it down). The engine must be running when the
hardtop and hard tonneau are cycled. This necessitates the operation be done in a well ventilated area.
a)
If the engine is not running during the cycle, the following problems can occur:
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Under most conditions, the battery will supply enough power to operate the hardtop several times. However, the battery can be drained due to
the high amount of current that is consumed during the cycle. It is best to have the engine running when operating the hardtop.
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Due to the low voltage available to the hardtop motor during operation, the hardtop may not always fully latch at the header. When the hardtop
isn't fully latched, the quarter windows will not operate.
b)
If the hardtop does not fully latch with the engine running, perform the following:
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Verify that the battery is fully charged.
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Verify that the charging system is operating normally.
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With the engine running, open the hardtop completely, then try to close it again. If the latching problem is not corrected, hardtop servicing is
required.
2.
Turbulence at the Quarter Glass
It is normal to hear some turbulence noise from the quarter window area when driving at speeds greater than 40 MPH. Turbulence noise is not the same
as wind leak, which makes a high frequency whistle. Turbulence is a lower pitched noise than a wind leak. Use normal diagnostic procedures to confirm
whether a noise is a wind leak or turbulence noise.
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The quarter glass weatherstrip is designed with a 3 mm gap between the glass seal and the upper edge of the glass. This gap is normal and should not
cause wind leak or turbulence noise, If the gap is more than 3 mm, quarter window servicing is required.
