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#15 of 17 Daytime running lights/ dim headlight by lude Apr 21, 2009 (7:47 am)
Okay, got the convertible top issue squared away! Now... here's the new issue! Day time driving lights do not work... not a fuse. Changed bothe headlights, thinking that may solve the problem. No sirreeee... now my driver side headlight is dim, and still no daytime running lights! Help... I LOVE this car, but its making me crazy!!! Replies to this message: slackerman (Apr 21, 2009 12:48 pm)
#16 of 17 Re: Daytime running lights/ dim headlight [lude] by slackerman Apr 21, 2009 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: lude (Apr 21, 2009 7:47 am) I have no idea. But my mechanic is part of the org below and I've never had trouble with them.   http://asashop.org/   BTW, I have a '96 Sunfire convertible which they are keeping running far longer than I ever expected.
#17 of 17 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible Top Problems [young_gun_2008] by tarheeltom Sep 29, 2009 (10:46 am)
Replying to: young_gun_2008 (Feb 16, 2009 6:54 pm) If you are talking about the rear window, this is a common problem. There are three easy solutions.   The first is to take the car to a glass shop. They CLAIM to have an adhesive which will re-adhere the fabric to the glass. This may, or may not work, but it's quick and cheap, and worth a try.   Another solution is to go to the dealer and buy (order) the rear window insert. This is the fabric which the glass is attached to, and includes the glass. This insert is attached to the rest of the top, and can easily changed by any top shop. This solution has the advantage of keeping the read heater defroster working.   Another solution is to find a GOOD top shop and have them install an old style flexible rear window. Most shops will tell you that this part doesn't exist, yet there is one installed in my car. The disadvantage there is that you lose the rear window defroster. By the way, my shop installed this rear window insert in about three or four hours. However, this needs to be done on a warm day.   A tip on finding a GOOD top shop. Go in and ask to see their box of staples. The top is attached to strips of wood on the car using staples. A good shop will understand that these staples need to be stainless steel staples. Other shops try to save money by using regular steel staples which rust. One way to find a top shop is to check with other auto upholstery shops. These guys all know each other.

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