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Originally Posted by tranquility
[...]Also would like to know if OP has the newer/better roof mechanism (presumably not since it's MY2010?)? I don't have it either, my MY2011 was apparently the last yr w/ the old tech, not to mention the lousy double flappy paddles aargggh.
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These are only rumors. There was never mounted a "better" mechanism in the car. Quality is the same on all cars from 2009 up to 2016!
The only difference is a 4th hydraulic valve on the hydraulic pump as of 2012. It forces the hydraulic pressure to open/close the roof while driving, as this was offered since spring 2012. The "newer" harness got a new part number as 2 additional wires were added from the CTM to this 4th valve.
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Originally Posted by bryanhoag
My vehicle production date is 11-14-2012. Safe to assume I have the newer convertible top system?
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No.
Pse apologize, but my expectation from 2 dozens of examined and repaired E89 roofs is, that all hydraulic hoses of this roof shell will break at the age of 10-12 years.