Porsche Club GB

Softtop sticking

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I am a very new comer to the world of Porsche having just bought a cabriolet 996 a week ago. I am having a bit of a problem with the roof. When I press the button on the dash the light comes on, on the dash, but the roof doesn't move. However if I press the key fob it starts to release then stops. It appears that the hood is sticking to the windscreen, if I give it a gentle thump to release it the roof folds down fine. Is there a point that I should oil the locking mechanism where is secures to the top of the windscreen? I suspect I have 2 problems, one the sticking roof and one the dash switch. Any advice to a newbie gratefully received.

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