2G Convertible Top Electric Motor Removal & Inspection - How To Video

[Drop Top Road Trip]

I posted a video yesterday concerning the noise my top makes when opening and closing.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/convertible-top-noise-video.498098/

Today, I got in there and took a good look at the offending motor to see if maybe the shear pin had broke and maybe the noise was the gear spinning on the shaft. The shear pin looked fine, no noise from the top with the motor out when moved manually and the noise WAS there with the motor in place when moved manually...so I guess I need a replacement motor.

Does anyone know if these electric motors for the 2g Eclipse were used on any other vehicle? I'd love to buy a couple from the salvage yard if I can find them.

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How to Remove your Back Seat, Side Trim Panel and Electric Convertible Top Motor - 1999 (2g) Eclipse Spyder GST

Please Read This Post For Detailed Instructions & Tools Needed!

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/ea...op-motors-with-pictures.236047/#post-50450124​

 

[Drop Top Road Trip]

Ah Ha! I just found this information on eBay: 1995-2000 Cavalier & Sunfire, 1996-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1998 Saab Convertibles (and maybe 1994-1999 Toyota Celica) all use the same electric motors for the top. I haven't confirmed this, obviously...but it's a great lead.