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YOUR RESEARCH996 Convertible Top Fuse
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or just be a coincidence and some other problem is the culprit.
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plus many Micro-Switches and Potentiometers will need to be tested which will be near impossible without the help of PIWIS...
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If you have the same problem, it wasn't the fuse and is probably the wire connecting to the clip.
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^^^ Check the Brake Light on the dash illuminates when you pull up the Hand Brake every time ....
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Suppose its possible removing and replacing the fuse could reset some module, maybe.?
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Does the motor sound like it's struggling? With the top down, remove the carpeting and access the top motor reservoir to see if it still has sufficient fluid. The hydraulic lines are known to leak over time and if the fluid is low, or a mechanism is broken off or unclipped, it can cause broader issues.
It could also be a loose wire connected the fuse clip. You'd have to pull out the fuse block to see. If you want to rule out the fuse, get a new one. If you have the same problem, it wasn't the fuse and is probably the wire connecting to the clip.
Never seen a fuse test good but be bad. If you have continuity its good.
That being said...
Have seen a visual fuse inspection look good but fuse was bad. Very rare...Looking at the fuse where filament connected to tangs there was a crack completely across, couldn't see this unless looking very carefully at the very base of filament. The usual burned/popped look was not there, the fuse suffered a mechanical failure not electrical...
Fuses are cheap, change it out to be sure. But think you'll find something else is the problem. Like emergency brake not always making good switch contact, or the engine hatch not closed completely or one of the many micro switches intermittently not reporting correctly. Suppose its possible removing and replacing the fuse could reset some module, maybe.? or just be a coincidence and some other problem is the culprit. PT3 could probably answer that question.
Sometimes when troubleshooting and having an intermittent fuse problem, instead of changing out numerous fuses every time 1 blows, I use this small circuit breaker. The spade terminals plug right into the fuse box. And there is no confusion when or 'if' it trips/blows. A push of the button resets it quick.. Cost under $5 for one on amazon.You can get varying amperage breakers...
^^^ Check the Brake Light on the dash illuminates when you pull up the Hand Brake every time .... An intermittent Hand Brake Switch means you will have intermittent Top Functions...
If the Hand Brake Switch is OK then you need a PIWIS to trouble-shoot the Convertible Top System....The Convertible Top Module... plus many Micro-Switches and Potentiometers will need to be tested which will be near impossible without the help of PIWIS...
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ighlight=PIWIS
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