Pull Down Pins not being pulled down

This new to us 1991 sat for a few years with a dead battery. We have been all through it, might need to replace the brake pads which we have found parts for, but can't seem to solve the problem of the pull down pins being pulled down. Switch gets power, we have removed the mechanical "backed arms" which we can operate mechanically with a wrench, but can't seem to find the problem between the very corroded relays and/or the motor. Have scrubbed up the relays and would love to replace them, however can't find parts number 4221653 or 5353193.

Hate to drive around the hard top attached only at the front -- yikes!

I'm not sure what wrench you are using but the tire iron for the car can be used through a hole in the trunk to release or lock down the top by either turning clockwise or counter-clockwise, I forget which way is which.

I would check the switch to see if it is sending a signal forward to the motors to lock or unlock. You can hear them click when it is successful. If the switch is bad you may be able to replace it with a new Dorman Switch 901-401 on eBay. If it is not the switch the items below are for sale on eBay that you might want to look into for the fix.

item number: 320840561423 - convertible top switch tonneau & top camel

item number: 320844905167 - passenger side hard top lock electric

item number: 220949831760 - driver side hard top lock electric

Hope this helps. Bob

Thank you Bob. I looked at these parts but don't really understand where they go in our 1991.

Our 1991 has switches only behind the driver. When we push the "top" switch nothing happens, however there is power at the switch. Originally when we removed the hard top the pull down pins let go of the pin, but then clicked back. When we put the hard top back on the pins sat up on the pull down, which was supposed to latch and pull down in the indent part of the pins.

We never found the hole in the trunk to use the tire iron, but did locate the mechanism in the center of the boot storage area for the soft top. We removed the mechanical unit to check the wiring. The relays look burnt, we are now trying to locate those (4221653, 5353193). We can manually turn the bolt to release/catch the pins. This must be what should happen when the switch is pushed.

I think what we need are the relays (which local Chrysler dealer cannot locate) or some way to work around the relays (replace the whole relay/motor set up) that moves the gears to create the lock pull down.

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.

I hope the attached picture works out for you. The opening for the tire iron is behind the carpet at the white "U" shaped area in the center of the picture.

I just saw this item for sale on eBay in case you are interested. 190771532451 it is the tonneau and top switches in ginger. If you have another color you can change out the ginger to your colored piece.

Those switches for top and tonneau are the same switches as were used for the power locks. The latches for the sides of the tonneau cover are the same as used by many Chrysler cars for the electric trunk release--TC trunk release is different for some unknown reason. Can't help you with the relays. There is a procedure to reset the pin lock mechanism in the owner's manual (which I don't have anymore).

I too am having the same problem. Relay 4221653 is corroded, and I am unable to locate. The other relay is available through Standard products under part# RY27.

If you find a source for the other relay, please let me know. Thanks and good luck!

Crissman Crombie

1991 TC

Artic White

Ginger Interior

50K original miles

Crissman

Try Arizona Parts at 480-966-6683 & give them the # 4221653 relay.

They show it on there website.

GQMP

Relays up and working, now looking for a front bumper, red if possible, including the chrome and black rubber molding.

Any idea on finding a front bumper?

For the front bumper, I would check with Larry Carlson of TC Parts. They are in Phoenix, AZ and not knowing where you live, shipping would be costly but he has 180 TC's in his inventory and I'm sure he would have a red one. His phone number is 928-243-4808 or Info@TCParts.com.

Bob

There is currently a front bumper in red for sale on eBay item number 251432953291

. The starting bid is $100 but the reserve is not met and it is free shipping. It is in Fort Myers, FL. Good Luck. Bob