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pjm333 · 05-29-2019, 04:34 AM

2013 ZL1 convertible - when i try to close the top on the convertible the latch that locks it in will not close all the way. Picture attached, any ideas ? Thanks !

nickbettschen · 05-29-2019, 01:33 PM

my guess would be something either the handle/ handle hinge might be bent? or maybe a hinge or something has come loose /jammed inside is it hard or spongy if you try to force it to set in? ill take a look at mine tonight.

denboy1 · 05-29-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nickbettschen

my guess would be something either the handle/ handle hinge might be bent? or maybe a hinge or something has come loose /jammed inside is it hard or spongy if you try to force it to set in? ill take a look at mine tonight.

I was thinking that or the top was closed a few times with the latch in the open position. I did that myself.

I'd make sure the latches are grabbing the windshield frame properly and look for bent or broken things.

pjm333 · 05-30-2019, 09:40 AM

The handle was hitting this piece so I popped it out and the handle closed with no problem. I put it back in and it works fine, the piece must of moved somehow. I did not do that at first because it did not look out of place, thanks for all of your help !

ucspider · 09-10-2019, 04:01 PM

Hi. I have the same problem with my 2015 camaro - any ideas how to fix?
If I need to disassemble the plastic part, how do I do it?

pjm333 · 09-10-2019, 05:10 PM

ucspider - On my car the plastic piece it was hitting I just popped it out and reinstalled and that fixed it..

05-29-2019, 04:34 AM	#1
pjm333 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 99	Convertible latch wont close 2013 ZL1 convertible - when i try to close the top on the convertible the latch that locks it in will not close all the way. Picture attached, any ideas ? Thanks ! Attached Images

05-30-2019, 09:40 AM	#4
pjm333 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 99	The handle was hitting this piece so I popped it out and the handle closed with no problem. I put it back in and it works fine, the piece must of moved somehow. I did not do that at first because it did not look out of place, thanks for all of your help ! Attached Images

05-29-2019, 01:33 PM	#2
nickbettschen Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: kingston ontario canada Posts: 79	my guess would be something either the handle/ handle hinge might be bent? or maybe a hinge or something has come loose /jammed inside is it hard or spongy if you try to force it to set in? ill take a look at mine tonight.

09-10-2019, 04:01 PM	#5
ucspider Drives: Camaro 2015 convertible Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7	Hi. I have the same problem with my 2015 camaro - any ideas how to fix? If I need to disassemble the plastic part, how do I do it?

09-10-2019, 05:10 PM	#6
pjm333 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 99	ucspider - On my car the plastic piece it was hitting I just popped it out and reinstalled and that fixed it..