I just bought a used Celica convertible. It's in great shape. The only problem is that the top won't go up or down using the motor (sounds like there's more than one.) You can hear the motor(s) turning, but the top doesn't move at all. You can raise and lower the top manually, but it'd be nice to get it working automatically again.
My guess is that something that connects the motors to the top has become disconnected. My problem is that I have no idea where to even start? How do I get to the motors? Do the motors engage via a gear mechanism? Maybe they use some sort of belt drive? I'm sure that will become obvious when I finally get to them. If I plan on getting to the motors, would it be better to have the top open or closed? (My guess would be closed so the cloth and frame wont get in the way.)
*Any* piece of advice would be helpful. Thanks, and I'll keep you posted of my progress.Max.