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996 Convertible top stops when closing

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Convertible top stops when closing

Leading reported evidence

Replace rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing
Frequently discussed work

Check by the shop i would start

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0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing
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Leading evidence: 'Replace rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check by the shop i would start' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace roof control module

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Test sensors

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
Read evidence and context

Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Check by the shop i would start

Suggestion or failed attempt

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Check fasteners

Suggestion or failed attempt

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
Read evidence and context

Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.

Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing
Frequently discussed actions (6)

These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.

Check by the shop i would start

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Check fasteners

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Check very basic things

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that contain suggestions
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion

Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Replace rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Replace roof control module

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing

Test sensors

No successful repair reported for this finding.

0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok.

996 Convertible top stops when closing
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2 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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POST 1Original post

i have lived with my 1998 996 c2 roof not working for a yr and a half. in all the time searching for help i have never found a page as helpful as this one. WELL DONE AND THANKS. I took car to local INDEPENDANT PORSCHE garage who did tests they topped up fluid, replaced rear latch mechanism, swapped roof control module with another and durametric tested all sensors which all seemed ok. some times it would work then when putting roof up would freeze around the service position about 8 inches from window screen. if car is left a couple of hrs it would work and close. which made me too scared to use it. ive spent a lot of money and roof still dont work, it is stuck closed, nothing moves at all now. can you help??? can you even do the works required. its depressing me as car is worthless in currant state !!! __________________ This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here:

POST 2Original post

Sorry to hear that...This can be hard to diagnose without seeing the car in action. When the top stops 8 inches from the windshield frame, does the top function in the down direction? Or does it just stop all together? When it stops does it sound like the pump is straining? Since all the electronics have been checked by the shop I would start to check fasteners for tightness and check the very basic things. Can you help the top past the point where it stops gently with your hand? - Casey

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