Testing Convertible Scissor Top Motor And Relay - 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

Testing to see if scissor top on my 1976 Cadillac Eldorado motor works or if problem was the relay. Top would not go back up after taking the car out for a drive and needed to put the top back up before I got new relay in the mail. So I had to get crafty to get it up without a working relay. I was also able to make sure the relay was the problem (and not the motor) by bypassing the relay and using the motor to put the top on.
Hope this helps anyone out there.

[@MrTerrencec512]

You saved me 250 bucks. Thank you

[@greggarten]

Even though I'm seeing this 2 years after you posted, it was extremely helpful on finding the problem with my 72 Grandville's power top. When the video got to viewing the back seat, I said "that's my setup exactly!" Thanks again.

[@mahdiabe1680]

I made the video because I was having trouble finding something that helped me with the issue so very glad it helped you out!

[@abaddonelshaitan]

You are a life savor. Thanks💪🏿💯

[@pontiacrivers6465]

Thanks bro! I have the same issue. My 1972 Delta 88 top was working fine. Then the toggle switch burnt up. I replaced it now I just get a click in either direction. Gonna order a new relay

[@dennispeaks]

Just bought one, good to have these tips

[@jonnymonza9509]

and if the metal of the vice grip touches any other bare metal you get to see all the pretty smoke! Or better yet, sending 12 volts + through the cars body (-neg) is a great idea for your electrical system! (got lucky lol)

[@antni427]

Please i need help where is the fusebox I can't find it in my Cadillac Eldorado 1974

[@mattwilson6256]

You could have given the motor power by jumping the brown (up) (yellow down) wire and the motor power wire with mechanics wire; then with another wire in the cars power wire (that supplies the roof) and touching the wires together (use a glove the wire will get hot). Absolutely no need for the McGuiver external power supply nonsense.

[@mahdiabe1680]

Thanks for the advice Matt. I will try that out next time I have a similar issue.

[@user-xw7in8lg5e]

Hey hi where did u buy the relay?

[@mahdiabe1680]

Got it off eBay from the company called Hydro E-Lectric. I think it was $58 total including shipping

[@user-xw7in8lg5e]

@@mahdiabe1680 great 👍 thank you sir

[@kellystroble6686]

Did the relay solve the problem? I am having a similar issue.

[@mahdiabe1680]

Yeah. Bought a new relay for about $50. There’s only two places in the country that sell them online I believe. One in FL and one in CA.

[@pablovilla9364]

@@mahdiabe1680 Do you have the number where you ordered your relay the name of the business what city-state

[@mahdiabe1680]

Got it off eBay from the company called Hydro E-Lectric. I think it was $58 total including shipping

[@garywest2250]

@@mahdiabe1680 hydro-e-lectric are the best in the business for all makes & models of convertibles