# 2005 Chrysler Crossfire -convertible top trouble **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chrysler\ **Created:** [April 16, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132 "2023-04-16T23:43:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![russroan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c2a13f/32.png) [@russroan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russroan)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/1 "2023-04-16T23:43:42Z")
convertible top will not come down. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/2 "2023-04-17T16:14:47Z")
> [@russroan](#): > > convertible top will not come down. Just Google “2005 chrysler crossfire convertible top will not come down.” all kinds of stuff popped up… ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/3 "2023-04-17T20:00:43Z")
look for any bad fuses or relays that say Roof Control Module or Roof Hydraulic Unit. locations will be in your owner’s manual. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/4 "2023-04-17T21:57:08Z")
It’s also almost identical to the first generation Mercedes Benz SLK roadster (1996-2004). ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/5 "2023-04-17T21:58:06Z")
> [@russroan](#): > > convertible top will not come down. Unless you have significant mechanical skills, you need to have a qualfied mechanic diagnose the problem. You might want to consult with an _independent_ foreign car specialist because–unfortunately–that model used a lot of Mercedes technology. (Translation=BIG bucks for repairs.) ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/6 "2023-04-17T22:17:30Z")
Nice car though. I had on as a rental for a week and it was more fun than any other rental I’ve had. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-convertible-top-trouble/190132/7 "2023-04-18T04:33:25Z")
Sometimes a calibration procedure is necessary if the battery has been disconnected. The process involves manually lowering the top. The video below shows how to manually raise and lower the top. [How to Manually Open and Close the Top - Chrysler Crossfire - Top Hydraulics, Inc. - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOCoOi-1Eps&t=2s)