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latch mechanism is failing
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I suspect the latch mechanism is failing to actuate the relay switch.
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Check the plastic cover of the latch hook to see if it's cracked.
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Model: early Mk I 996 cabriolet
I recently raised my top and proceeded to close the rear quarter windows, but "nothing" happened. I suspect the latch mechanism is failing to actuate the relay switch. (I more or less proved the source of the problem by manually pushing the relay in as I partially raised the top,,and then manually operated the relay switch, then raised the quarter windows, and finally fully closed the top.This is an awkward process to say the least. Some old info. in my files indicates there has been a TSBissued on this subject (TSB 13/98 6119). This TSB supposedly has more info, about this problem.
Any further info, about this problem from Forum members will be appreciated. Please rsvp to
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The windows should all close automatically after the top latches closed and you keep your finger on the button. Check the plastic cover of the latch hook to see if it's cracked. That's a fairly common problem.
Yup, what Bill said. If not that, then look at the microswitch at the windshield latch mechanism. If this latch doesn't think it's engaged, the rear windows won't move....as I just found out when putting on my new hardtop and forgetting to fully secure the front latch.
Thanks to Porsche of the Village's astute service consultant (David Profitt) in Cincinnati, I got the correct part name and latest PET number: 996.561.787.01.01C, Roof Catch Cap. Part has now been ordered. Full report pending.
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