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SECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

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YOUR RESEARCHSECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

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Check fuse

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Good question Richard I had checked the fuse but re checked it again Fuse looked OK but swapped it with A2 Have got it working on the Key Fob (Discontacted the battery seemed to start it working Had to play with it but its now working OK Now its working on the Switch as well The last vert I had was a Merc CLK Could not get the Roof to work a switch on the side had broken, Was told by Merc it needed a new Pump aside units.
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I assume you've checked the fuse?
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Check microswithes) please can find a diagram

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How do I get into the unit at the top of the windscreen to check the Microswithes) Please Can find a Diagram on Porsche Service
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SECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

Check parking brake

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Have checked the hand brake that Registers OK Have played with the Microswitch in windscreen Head Boot opened light does not come on so that should be OK Any Ideas please
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SECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

Disconnect battery and it all worked

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TURNS OUT I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND IT ALL WORKED
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Suggestion · Original poster
Good question Richard I had checked the fuse but re checked it again Fuse looked OK but swapped it with A2 Have got it working on the Key Fob (Discontacted the battery seemed to start it working Had to play with it but its now working OK Now its working on the Switch as well The last vert I had was a Merc CLK Could not get the Roof to work a switch on the side had broken, Was told by Merc it needed a new Pump aside units.
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I assume you've checked the fuse?
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Check microswithes) please can find a diagram

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How do I get into the unit at the top of the windscreen to check the Microswithes) Please Can find a Diagram on Porsche Service
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SECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

Check parking brake

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Have checked the hand brake that Registers OK Have played with the Microswitch in windscreen Head Boot opened light does not come on so that should be OK Any Ideas please
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SECOND FIX ta 996 Convertible will not work after hard top removed

Disconnect battery and it all worked

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TURNS OUT I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND IT ALL WORKED
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Took my Hard top of today Softtop would not work Any ideas please Have had a flat battery recently but not sure if it was before I Fitted hard top TURNS OUT I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND IT ALL WORKED Had phoned 3 'Specialists' who all suggested expensive fixes ALWAYS START AT THE FUSE BOX!!!! (it the cheapest!! Stopped closing properly. Spoke to my Indy in Towyn in Mid Wales. Needed to top up the Hydraulic Oil 25.00 for 250 ml Works OK now

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Have checked the hand brake that Registers OK Have played with the Microswitch in windscreen Head Boot opened light does not come on so that should be OK Any Ideas please

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How do I get into the unit at the top of the windscreen to check the Microswithes) Please Can find a Diagram on Porsche Service

POST 4Original post

If the microswitch is stuck, the roof won't open. You might be able to poke your finger into the opening to see if it clicks. If your iCarsoft scanner shows live data from the cabriolet control module, you should be able to see if the switch is working or not. The switch is item 5 on the attachment.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Will look at this when I get the rook off. Ned to have a good day when I can get help. Is there anything else that it could be There sis no clicking or even the sound of a microswitch I don't think the windows go down automatically either I do have the Smart Top switch fitted thanks

POST 6Original post

Try talking to Tony Wright at Wrightune in Wallingford, Oxon (tel 01491-826911). He knows all there is to know about SmartTop modules (and 911s).

POST 7Original post

Not unheard of for the SmartTop modules to fail.

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks will Phone him Monday Ive removed the front interior light unit Switch seems OK With the Hard top on the rear windows go up/ down With the Hard top they don't Similarly with the microswitch pushed In the rear windows work With it released they don't so it doesn't look like the front microswitch Any Other Ideas please

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I assume you've checked the fuse? D3 - 30A.

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Good question Richard I had checked the fuse but re checked it again Fuse looked OK but swapped it with A2 Have got it working on the Key Fob (Discontacted the battery seemed to start it working Had to play with it but its now working OK Now its working on the Switch as well The last vert I had was a Merc CLK Could not get the Roof to work a switch on the side had broken, Was told by Merc it needed a new Pump aside units. Had it tested by Merc at their diagnostic - Nothing found - 100.00 charged Spoke to an Indy and he said a turn the pressure screw Knew what to do Cant believe that no one at the Merc DEaler know or could be bothered to find out. Any way thanks for your help

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