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Old 06-14-2001, 10:47 AM
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Hey Roadster Owners, know what this is? Where this is?

<img src="http://woodyjdb.home.comcast.net/images/switchbutton1.jpg">

Yes, it's a switch. Left top latch, drivers side. It tells the TT logic controller somewhere that you top is down, or latched, or unlatched, etc.
It also prevents your heater/AC fan from spinning at maximum.
Try it while stopped, engine runing, A/C on max, then push the switch to the right. Notice what happens?
I tried this last year, but only recently made this piece.
It has been alternately raining here, followed by hot, humid weather.
Top has been up and down. Hot and humid again today

By fabing this out of a small piece of wood, and attaching some small velcro pieces to it...
<img src="http://woodyjdb.home.comcast.net/images/switchbutton2.jpg">

It goes here.

<img src="http://woodyjdb.home.comcast.net/images/switchbutton3.jpg">

Now you can run the A/C at max. while cruising with your top down!

Oh, but don't forget to remove it before you try to put the top up.
Actually, the logic thinks the top is up and latched, and won't operate the top, unless you do it manually.
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Nice idea, Lots of thunderboomers too!
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Default Why would the system

prevent full heat and AC operation?

Top down, heat on, in the 50s is great rdster weather.
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Didn't your mom ever yell at you for leaving the door open with the a/c on?
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Probably the difference between Norm & Max, ie: Normal & recirculate.
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You are so inventive....great idea!
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Default and just last nite I was wondering, who else drove top down with the A/C on!!

Great Idea...I was sweatin' like mad last nite, coulda used a bit more air!!

Thanks Jeff
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I did yesterday..Thats when I noticed that the AC was not at max..thought it was weird..
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Default Here's an easier way to get the airflow to max with the top down...

Hit the recirculate button and you'll back up to full volume.
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Default I noticed it too....Had the A/C on when I put the top up...and got a cold blast once it was latched!

I thought..What a good idea, but what if I want it on max? Then Jeff posted this! :-)


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