Convertible top lock handle problem.
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Convertible top lock handle problem.
I gave up wading through 900 newbie questions about how to latch the top... 
On the convertible top lock handles (the two things that latch the top to the windshield frame), there are two small machine screws that hold the release button down. Two of mine apparently came loose at some point and fell out. I need to figure out what size screws these are so I can replace them without buying an entire new lock handle assembly.
- I belive they're M2.5-0.45 x 5mm, but they could be a bit longer or shorter, or an M2, M2.6, M3... I haven't found anyone locally that has a way to measure accurately (other than calipers which are iffy in this size range).
- These screws are not listed in the Helm manual. Page 20-47 has the only info about the lock handle.
Any idea?
On the convertible top lock handles (the two things that latch the top to the windshield frame), there are two small machine screws that hold the release button down. Two of mine apparently came loose at some point and fell out. I need to figure out what size screws these are so I can replace them without buying an entire new lock handle assembly.
- I belive they're M2.5-0.45 x 5mm, but they could be a bit longer or shorter, or an M2, M2.6, M3... I haven't found anyone locally that has a way to measure accurately (other than calipers which are iffy in this size range).
- These screws are not listed in the Helm manual. Page 20-47 has the only info about the lock handle.
Any idea?
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Car has four total? I lost one, but luckily found it later in the car (check for one).
If you can check the other side of the car, then take one out and bring it to an industrial supplier. I can't think of a better description of the type of business I'm thinking of. Usually consumers don't go there, but are welcome to...I don't know.
Good luck.
If you can check the other side of the car, then take one out and bring it to an industrial supplier. I can't think of a better description of the type of business I'm thinking of. Usually consumers don't go there, but are welcome to...I don't know.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Incubus,Aug 18 2006, 05:01 AM
If you can check the other side of the car, then take one out and bring it to an industrial supplier.
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Originally Posted by Incubus,Aug 18 2006, 08:01 AM
Car has four total? I lost one, but luckily found it later in the car (check for one).
If you can check the other side of the car, then take one out and bring it to an industrial supplier. I can't think of a better description of the type of business I'm thinking of. Usually consumers don't go there, but are welcome to...I don't know.
Good luck.
If you can check the other side of the car, then take one out and bring it to an industrial supplier. I can't think of a better description of the type of business I'm thinking of. Usually consumers don't go there, but are welcome to...I don't know.
Good luck.
I took it to Fastenal and they said they don't carry anything that small in the store, or have any way to measure it.
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Aug 18 2006, 12:50 PM
Yup, this is best. Helm manual shows the screws but doesn't define them. Be aware that there are two screws on each side, and the front one is different than the rear one. Be sure to use the appropriate one from the other side as your reference.