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YOUR RESEARCH996 Cabriolet problem
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I'd double check the emergency brake, and make sure that the limit switch indicating the emergency brake position is working properly.
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My wife has a 2000 996 Cabriolet. Our problem is this. When we push the convertible top down button on the dash we get a flashing light on the IP but nothing happens. If I get out and put the key in the door and turn the cylinder to open the top folds down normally. This is our first 996 and my other Porsche's are a 944 and a 928, both hard tops. Any help is appreciated.
It's odd that it works with the key, but not on the dashboard. I'd double check the emergency brake, and make sure that the limit switch indicating the emergency brake position is working properly.
I had a similar issue about a year ago. Turned out to be a sensor in the handbrake. Two options: a) take it in for a new sensor, b) pump the handbrake about 50x to shake the old sensor loose.
At the time, mine would also work only with the key in the door, which led me to the handbrake sensor. If the engine latch is open, you'll notice the top will not go down with the key in the door. Just my 2 cents
The "PARK" light should be lit on your dash when you pull up on the hand brake. If it doesn't light, it's your handbrake switch. I just experienced this problem last weekend and it has gone away (for now). Eventually I'll have to replace the switch. I pushed the button on the hand brake lever and let it spring back a few times. I don't know if that did the trick or it was a coincidence, but it's working now.
You could also put a "Smart Top" in the car. 2002 on will let you open/close the top while moving @ up to 25 or so.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...g_Override.htm
So this morning early I moved the car and tried the "pump" on the parking break. The light came on and the top worked. But this afternoon the switch is goofy. How do I get to the emergency brake sensor to clean it with deoxit?
Pull the ashtray and switch pocket on the console. The switch is accessible from there . I sprayed the plunger with deoxit and pushed it a few times. Job done!
Let us know please if that permanently 'did the trick'. Good to know as mine does the same every now and then. It goes through everything except, put the windows up again, which is the last part of the process. I can live with it as it only happend one time in 4 months (approx 80 trouble free tries)..
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