Rugged Ridge PowerTop Kit, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK), Black - Manual (Page 43)

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Difficulty
latching Power
Top
1. Outside temperature is
below 45 degrees F
2. Canvas is too tight
3. Set screws need to be
adjusted
4. Temperature change
1. Do not operate Power Top when outside
temperature is below 45 degrees F.
2. Adjust Bow A to tighten or loosen canvas.
(Reference Section D: Step 8)
3. The articulated joints found on the front of the side
arm assembly might not be folding correctly. Adjust
set screws so that the joint fold when opening and
straighten out when closing the Power Top.
(Reference Section F: Step 4)
4. Cycle the top a couple of times so the canvas can adjust.
Push the header into place then latch it.
Canvas doesn’t
fold correctly
1. Elastic straps need
adjustment
1. Tighten or loosen the elastic straps
connected to Bows B, C and D.
(Reference Section G: Step 1-4)
Noisy
Operation
1. No problem
2. Obstructions
3. Loose hardware
1. Some noise from the hydraulic system is normal.
2. Check for any obstructions that may be rubbing,
hitting or sliding against any moving parts of the Power
Top.
3. Check both assemblies for any loose hardware.
Slowly opens
and closes
1. Obstructions
2. Loose hardware
3. Friction
4. Adjust regulator valve
5. Leak in hydraulics
1. Check for any obstructions that may be
impeding on the movement of the Power Top.
2. Check both assemblies for loose hardware.
3. Lubricate all moving parts and joints.
4. Adjust regulator valve found on the
hydraulic motor. (Reference Section C: Step 14)
5. Check the hydraulic motor, hydraulic pistons and
hoses for any leaks.
Power Top
doesn’t work
1. Foot is not on break
2. Limit switches
3. Connections
4. Vehicle battery is low
5. Brake light switch is bad
1. Hold down break pedal during Power Top
Operation. (Reference page 4)
2. In down position, check and make sure front limit
switch is NOT compressed. In up position, check and
make sure rear limit switch is NOT compressed.
3. Go to Section E, review all steps to verify all
connections are correctly situated.
4. Replace vehicle battery.
5. If the brake lights do not turn on, the brake light
switch located behind the brake might be faulty. Call
Rugged Ridge® tech support to help verify.
Power Top only
cycles in one
direction
1. A-pillar switch is
disconnected
2. Relays might be bad
3. Limit switches are reversed
1. Properly connect the A-pillar switch.
(Reference Section E: Step 25)
2. Swap the order of the 4 relays found next to the
hydraulic motor to determine if one is bad. E.g. if the
Power Top only cycles down, swapping the order
might cause it to cycle up, verifying that a relay is bad.
3. Reverse the limit switches.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Trouble Shooting