jwilks012

i just purchased a 2000 mustang gt convertible and its missing a piece in the center i dont even know how to let the top back and help as to what im missing will be greatly appreciated!

Hangwire

You are missing: A) Your cup holder B) Your fog light switch OR Coin slot

The existing button next to your parking brake is in fact the convertible top switch. The printing on the button has worn off over the years so it looks blank. If that button isn't working then you have one of a few issues. The switch is broken or the harness/wiring is bad somewhere or there are mechanical issues with your convertible top. I would start simple and test/replace the switch and then go from there. Here is a link to the switch.

The small slot that is empty is there for your fog light switch IF the original purchaser of the car got the fight light option. If the original owner did not choose the fog light option there will be a coin slot in its place. Here is a link to the fog light switch. There should also an existing harness/wiring to plug into as well if that option was chosen. You can also run your VIN number on the Ford ETIS website to see if that option was chosen for your vehicle.

The cup holders are difficult to find from retail vendors. You can find a bunch of them on ebay though.

Here is what your interior should look like when the proper accessories are put back in. Keep in mind this picture has the fog light switch and not the coin holder.

JC316

Also, don't forget that you have to set the parking brake to lower the top.

jwilks012

thanks for the help i have found a drink holder console and i have to see why my ebrake light isnt coming on could just be a fuse or something but once again thanks for the help

Hangwire

Well that is your problem. The ECU is not receiving an electronic signal indicating that the parking brake has been applied - and therefore will not allow the top to operate via button.

It looks as if the previous owner was doing some modification within your center console. It is possible that the wiring has been disconnected or damaged in the process. Unfortunately I am not very familiar at all with the parking brake system. More specifically I am not familiar with the wiring system for the parking brake. Can you hear/feel the brake actually apply when you pull the lever up? Or does it not operate at all? I assume its working considering you have a manual and that would have probably caused an accident by now lol.

jwilks012

lol yes it works the light just doesnt show up.

Hangwire

Well that's your problem. You need to figure out why the signal is not being sent to the instrumentation cluster. The signal is sent via a switch in the center console underneath the E-brake. This switch sends the signal to the GEM(General Electronics Module). Which then send the signal to the cluster.

Your GEM controls a lot of things such as interior lights/remoteless entry/ant-theft/traction control/parking brake ETC. If your GEM was having issues you would have problems with those components too. Doesn't sound like you are.

Based upon this I would assume the problem exists upstream of the GEM within the E-Brake circuit. I would try replacing the E-Brake switch and inspecting the wiring.

The GEM is located under the driver's side dash just above the kick panel where the hood release lever is. Its a vertical black connector that hosts around 6-10 wires depending on year/options etc. Just FYI.