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That fixed it temporarily until I replaced the microswitch.
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Repair of jamming some duct tape in the hole

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I did the Porsche approved repair of jamming some duct tape in the hole.
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That fixed it temporarily until I replaced the microswitch.
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I did the Porsche approved repair of jamming some duct tape in the hole.
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That fixed it temporarily until I replaced the microswitch.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Driving my car yesterday hit a small bump and my windows dropped to top down position ? They would roll down but would only go up to top down mode ? I pulled over dropped the top. When I put it back up later everything`s fine ? Gemlins ?

POST 2Original post

could have triggered a switch or something electricity and electronics are very weird some times :P

POST 3Original post

Maybe your car was trying to tell you 'It's a beautiful day, put the top down!'

POST 4Original post

Its the top microswitch located in the windshield header. This is pretty common as the switch ages and deteriorates. This is a super easy fix. Do a search and you should be able to find the PN and DIY instructions here on the forum.

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Quotes source posts: 446927, 446950

Great post! Damn, don't think there is anything about these cars he doesn't know.

POST 6Original post

Here is a good link: http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/27370-top-not-working-fixed.html

POST 7Original post

Got the same thing going on - hit a bump and the windows drop. Unlatch/re-latch the top and they will go back up. I know it's that switch but haven't got around to fixing it yet. Thought I might try contact cleaner first.

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ya I`ll clean out the center latch. I had the hardtop on all winter.

POST 9Original post

I did the Porsche approved repair of jamming some duct tape in the hole. That fixed it temporarily until I replaced the microswitch.

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