The 2008 Chrysler Sebring comes up fair to middling in most other respects, but with the Sebring, Chrysler has spared no expense when it comes to safety features. Then, header motor assy us all attached to metal plate. The Value Question All that having been said, it's hard to consider the Sebring convertible a terribly good value. For that kind of coin, charisma should be included at no extra charge. I just wanted to know what condition the interior is and I got one email telling to come to the dealership and I received no response when I asked again explaining that I live far away and did not want to drive there and then find out the interior of the car is in bad shape. A couple questions for you; When the top stops moving can you still hear the pump running or does it go quiet? After reading some reviews late last year, I was hesitant about my consideration in purchasing the Sebring convertible and decided to go look at it and test drive it for myself. My 2008 convertible top is open and the front latches are closed and won't open and I get convertible top malfunction on my display.
I have a technical document describing 2008 top operation. It appears the arms for the latches can be adjusted. Note that there is no sewing involved in installing a convertible top. Also standard with the Sebring is the tire-pressure monitoring gauge. Convertible Top Restoration Packages We offer complete packages consisting of the Sebring convertible top, plus generally required accessories and the top installation manual. It came with all of the past history. The three-piece hardtop, engineered by Germany 's Karmann, also features keyfob operation.
If I move the header latches by hand, they will move and that usually will get the top to finish. I bought the soft top as I am a purist and it is lined beautifully, is very quiet and has some stiffening parts contained therein. Unless you open the top and it snags itself and twists the metal roof rain sill badly enough to make closing the top impossible any longer. We also offer Sebring tops in Sonnendeck Canvas, also known as Twillfast. Chrysler Sebring Convertible Top Fabrics: Chrysler Sailcloth Vinyl: The original Sebring convertible top fabric was Chrysler Sailcloth Vinyl. We also offer an installation manual when ordered.
Click on the link to your Sebring convertible on the right. This simplification yields a quality in the convertible top equal to the original's two piece top design but easier for the do-it-yourselfer. This is a great power combination, fast off the line with plenty of power to spare for passing and climbing hills. It is an exceptionally rich looking, durable vinyl, and it comes in a variety of colors. I am no longer getting any top malfunction faults, however when i try to open the top, the windows roll all the way down as expected, and nothing else happens.
The later Sebring convertible top 2007-2010 is a one-piece convertible top, meaning it comes with the window already integrated into the top--one less step for you during your own Sebring convertible top installation. I was able to retract the tonneau cover and open and reclose the header clips for securing the top. In terms of durability, it's very similar to Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl but it has a different surface grain. Ok, here is my update. Sonnendeck Canvas is a durable, rich-looking canvas comparable to Haartz Stayfast Canvas.
The four-banger, four-speed-automatic combo is ho-hum, fine for the rental crowd but nothing we'd want in our driveway for longer than maybe a day. The rubber filler plug will be at the top. Also thrown was electronic stabili. If the sticky side is no longer holding to the floor pan, the clips can be left off. Still, on the list of things we like about the Sebring, its ride and handling characteristics aren't at the top. I have just given it a 60,000 mile tune-up and transmission check and I plan to go another 60K in it. If anyone is looking for pure fun and a touch of class, the new 2008 Sebring Limited is the answer providing you buy either the Touring with the 3.
Pick a Top, Any Top The Sebring convertible is offered in base, Touring and Limited trim levels. Each can be ordered separately; however, when ordering hydraulic cylinders we recommend replacing both. So i had to run the connector for the ground from the fuse to chassis and then each motor to chassis as well to get the full 12v. You will have the solenoid to check and the harness. I love having a convertible it's a fun car. Like so many of the new models we've driven within the past year or two, the 2008 Sebring practically antiquates the previous-generation Sebring in every way.
I have no idea where the top relays are located but those parts are cheap and easy to swap out if you find them. A pair of powertrain options gives the Sebring Convertible some performance range, mostly low. Two piece convertible tops were the norm until the mid 2000s. If you can use an air compressor driven staple gun, and are patient and methodical, you should be able to install any of the two piece convertible tops and, similarly though with a few steps removed the one piece convertible top version. In terms of handling, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible has a fairly smooth ride, but its dynamics pay a price for the convertible top. The 12 volt motor-pumps include a mounting bracket with rubber grommets to reduce vibration. Meanwhile, leg and knee room for backseat occupants was virtually nonexistent.
Our convertible top packages include the professional trimmer's contact cement and brush. These packages are listed, along with individual top sections and accessories on our Chrysler Sebring convertible top pages. Still, she has a face only a manufacturer could love, and even with the Limited's 18-inch wheels, the body appears thick-waisted. We have had 4 adults in it - although there is not much leg room in the rear seat it is manageable. There is stapling and there is manipulation of the top fabric which in places is applied with contact cement.