I just bought a 1997 convertible and I need an interior bad

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Old 01-24-2016, 10:32 PM
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I am in Boston Massachusetts I'm having a God awful time finding decent seats for this vehicle does anyone know if there was a cross reference vehicle that front and rear seats will work for maybe another Artie two door or a Volkswagen please help Also any ideas on cheap window regulators One more thing I can unlock the roof from the windshield and push it up when I hit the power button I get the blinking red roof lights on the dashboard but nothing else will happen we are should I start thank you in advance Joe
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Sorry Audi not Artie.
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Neue Ledersitze (k-maniac) eingebaut

Use Google Chrome and do a translate on the pages to english. About 250 euros plus shipping for the interior on a cabriolet. K-maniac will do leather too. I believe they will make up custom colors as well. email is info@k-maniac.de
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keep pounding craigslist, and be prepared to travel (if your goal is to do the job without going broke). recently i saw a 96 audi cabbie with a beautifully clean interior and top with a clear rear window for a whopping $800 in central jersey. audi 80's are also quite similar
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to turn the "t" handle to open the top the e brake needs to be engaged, shifter in park, and engine on or the position before ignition. with the top light flashing the center console window switch may not work. lastly sometimes the window relay goes bad. drop the panel under the steering (not the neck) there is a relay box down there, hit the window button a few times, listen for the clicking, pull relay, look for breaks in the solder, and resolder (money saved)
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My front windows are stuck in the up position will that make the roof not move ?
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Originally Posted by 97Vert
My front windows are stuck in the up position will that make the roof not move ?
Probably..all the windows need to retract partially to let the top go to the next step in the computer and fold back. If the windows don't work..no go with the automatic roof.
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Originally Posted by 97Vert
My front windows are stuck in the up position will that make the roof not move ?
All windows must drop about 6" before the top will unlock.
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Originally Posted by Stickbuilder
All windows must drop about 6" before the top will unlock.
the windows drop down after you turn the "t" handle and push up
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OK guys got the roof working with your help I so appreciate it can someone give me guidance what other vehicles do I need to look at in sourcing some seats ?


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