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YOUR RESEARCHClamshell won't close
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"obstructed" micro switch, i.e.
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The cause was traced to an "obstructed" micro switch, i.e., with the top in the "down" position, the rear cover would not retract.
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In my experience this was probably the hardest vert to work on in comparison to mercedes, bmw, and boxsters.
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The cause was traced to an "obstructed" micro switch, i.e., with the top in the "down" position, the rear cover would not retract.
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Check the pelican site for how to access the system and do basic convertible top mechanism repairs.
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You also have to have a piwis II to re-calibrate after any repair on it.
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I have a 2000 996 convertible and the clamshell opens properly allowing me to put the top down but when the top is completely down the clamshell doesn't move back to home position it just stays elevated. It appears to be waiting for a switch to be activated, I don't think it is getting any power . I then will close the top since the clamshell is raised and when the top latches the clamshell will then close properly. Does anyone know if there is a micro switch somewhere that activates the closing of the clamshell when the top is completely down? Or any other suggestions would be appreciated since I am 380 miles from the nearest dealer.
I had a very similar problem with my '99 cabrio! The cause was traced to an "obstructed" micro switch, i.e., with the top in the "down" position, the rear cover would not retract. The "obstruction" was caused by a loose "Hardtop Latch Cover"...a black plastic thingy about the size of a 50 cent coin, that had popped out and fallen into the top closing mechanism. An alert dealer Tech spotted the "obstruction" and retrieved it. Problem solved.
So in response to your posting, yes, the cabrio top mechanism has numerous micro switches, and if any single switch is inoperable, the top system will not operate properly. Trouble shooting requires an experienced Tech. Sorry.
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There are so many causes for a cabrio top to not work properly. You also have to have a piwis II to re-calibrate after any repair on it. Unfortunately you're going to have to take it to a indy or dealer to fix this. In my experience this was probably the hardest vert to work on in comparison to mercedes, bmw, and boxsters. Granted after repairing a few you get the hang of it and know where everything is at.
Not all repairs to the cabrio top system require recalibration. As long as you don't alter the sequence of operation during your repair, you may be fine.
Get the system apart and see if you can see what's not working properly. There is a potentiometer that rotates during the actuation of the clamshell, as well as a microswitch on the actuator mechanism. Each "flap" on the sides must also fully actuate.
Check the pelican site for how to access the system and do basic convertible top mechanism repairs.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/996_tech.htm
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