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We were able to close the top manually, but the problem is related to the right inner-liner that came off from the frame and jam-up on the flap maybe on its way up for closing.
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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight.
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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight.
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Use but tha's great info, will

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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight.
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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight.
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Use but tha's great info, will

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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight.
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We were able to close the top manually, but the problem is related to the right inner-liner that came off from the frame and jam-up on the flap maybe on its way up for closing.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My dad's 2002 996 C2 has a soft-top jam-up and cannot close at this time. But th etop is fully closed right now, so he can still drive it around. Is there a manual way to close the sift-top? Can someone help me with the procedure? Thanks in advanced for any feedback or help... Tried a search but did not find anything on this topic, mostly latch issues, or leak... Appreciate any help guys.

POST 2Original post

Hey Botsy, mine did something similar a couple of days ago where it would close but would not latch. I opened it and pushed the button where it latches within 10 seconds. I read somewhere that that would reset it back to factory. Well it worked for me. Your pops may have a different situation but it may help. Good luck. Loren at renntech may also have an answer for you. He is around here as well.

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it's in the owner's manual

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Thanks guys, I am not sure if he has a user manual or not...he got the car used but tha's great info, will check with him tonight. Thanks again...

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

To update everyone on this issue... Thanks "insite" for the tip on RennTech as I was able to print out few pages of the online User-Manual for the manual operation of the soft-top (p143-149). We were able to close the top manually, but the problem is related to the right inner-liner that came off from the frame and jam-up on the flap maybe on its way up for closing. He will need to tight down the inner liner and keep it away from its surrounding. Thanks...

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sorry belcarrera, actually you were the one telling me about Renntech, thanks Man, for the tip... Both of you help me a great deal. Thanks again.

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No worries my friend! Happy to help. I'm going to take a look at the liner on my top just to prevent any problems in the future. By the way, my car looks just like yours! I should be getting the MKI bumper and side skirts on shortly as well. Your car was one of the ones that pushed me towards getting the Aero put on.

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