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YOUR RESEARCHconvertible top acting up

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Check fluid level first

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I would check the fluid level first.
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Check hydraulic fluid in the convertible

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someone suggested checking the hydraulic fluid in the convertible to pump?
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Fill plug

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The arrow shows the fill plug.
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Check fluid level first

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I would check the fluid level first.
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convertible top acting up

Check hydraulic fluid in the convertible

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someone suggested checking the hydraulic fluid in the convertible to pump?
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convertible top acting up

Fill plug

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The arrow shows the fill plug.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

after 10 years of no problems, the convertible top on my 996 c4 has been acting up. sometimes when putting it down it does not open 100%, so the door windows do not go up. other times when raising the roof it hesitates and I need to stop and lower it and then attempt to raise it again. any thoughts on why the top may be acting up? someone suggested checking the hydraulic fluid in the convertible to pump? where is that located , how can I access it? Michael

POST 2Original post

I would check the fluid level first. The pump is behind the panel behind the rear seats. It has a clear plastic reservoir on the bottom with min and max marks. I'll post a picture when I get to my PC tomorrow.

POST 3Original post

Here you go. The arrow shows the fill plug.

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