Why is the top on my Pontiac G6 not closing?

Why is the top on my Pontiac G6 not closing?

The lid opened, top started up to close, but would lock & not shut. The dealership (former Pontiac) discovered that the bracket that the hinge was wielded to the roof on was broken. I had to have a whole new roof installed.

What’s the problem with my G6 convertible top?

A second problem i am having is with the heat. It takes forever to warm up, and the heat only blows when i hit the gas! when i am at a light, it immediately starts blowing cold air. Any suggestions there on that? Thanks!! First check the coolant level in the reservoir. The switch or relay may be bad if it only works in one direction.

Why does my G6 GT top not lift?

First check the coolant level in the reservoir. The switch or relay may be bad if it only works in one direction. I have a 2007 G6 GT and my top will go as far as lifting the trunk lid but the top won’t lift off the windshield. I used to be able to push the button in the opposite direction and at least close it.

Why is my convertible top not working properly?

Check cylinders for fluid leaks. Another common reason why convertible tops fail to operate is due to leaks at convertible lift cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders move the hardtop or soft-top up and down. They have seals and o-rings that shrink and crack due to age.

The lid opened, top started up to close, but would lock & not shut. The dealership (former Pontiac) discovered that the bracket that the hinge was wielded to the roof on was broken. I had to have a whole new roof installed.

Can you put a convertible top on a G6 GT?

I have a 2007 G6 GT and my top will go as far as lifting the trunk lid but the top won’t lift off the windshield. I used to be able to push the button in the opposite direction and at least close it. But now I have to wait until gravity slowly closes the trunk lid, then pressing the switch it will complete the operation and secure the top.

What are the problems with a convertible top?

The biggest and most concerning is with the convertible top. At the end of the summer, the top would “pop” open when i went to put it down, but it would not lift up and go down. When i would reverse the button to close it, it closes and locks back up with ease.

First check the coolant level in the reservoir. The switch or relay may be bad if it only works in one direction. I have a 2007 G6 GT and my top will go as far as lifting the trunk lid but the top won’t lift off the windshield. I used to be able to push the button in the opposite direction and at least close it.

Is the hard top on a G6 GT retractable?

There is a GM paper #07-08-67-010B: Retractable Hard Top Switch Diagnosis I found. It requires a Tech 2 to poll the computer for error codes. I would love to find a shop to fix this. I have a 2007 G6 GT and my top will go as far as lifting the trunk lid but the top won’t lift off the windshield.

Where is the power steering fluid in a Pontiac G6?

Get ONLY GM 88801975 Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid. There is a plastic fill tank in the trunk under the plastic liner. You must take out the pop nuts remove the plastic liner then with a funnel fill the white plastic tank until it gets to the full mark.