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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

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YOUR RESEARCHProblem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

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Disconnect gold clip

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I disconnected the gold clip on the bottom that is mounted to the body.

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster
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Disconnect 2 rods

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Suggestion

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

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Leading evidence: 'Disconnect gold clip' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Disconnect 2 rods' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Disconnect 2 rods

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Suggestion

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Disconnect by perhaps moving the lid further than normal

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Suggestion

They had to have come out of the track while you had the spring-rod assembly disconnected, by perhaps moving the lid further than normal.

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Reconnect spring-rods might be productive

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Suggestion

I'd suggest that disconnecting the spring-rods once again and seeing if you can get the bearing back in the track without using force, THEN reconnecting the spring-rods might be productive.

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Reconnect ….any ideas what would cause this

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Suggestion

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster
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Disconnect 2 rods

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Suggestion

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Disconnect by perhaps moving the lid further than normal

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Suggestion

They had to have come out of the track while you had the spring-rod assembly disconnected, by perhaps moving the lid further than normal.

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Disconnect gold clip

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I disconnected the gold clip on the bottom that is mounted to the body.

Original post Read captured discussion
Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Reconnect spring-rods might be productive

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Suggestion

I'd suggest that disconnecting the spring-rods once again and seeing if you can get the bearing back in the track without using force, THEN reconnecting the spring-rods might be productive.

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Reconnect ….any ideas what would cause this

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Suggestion

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Run top-switch, what happens

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Suggestion

If you run the top-switch, what happens when you push it to close?

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Problem with convertible top 2006 Boxster

Use force

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Suggestion

I'd suggest that disconnecting the spring-rods once again and seeing if you can get the bearing back in the track without using force, THEN reconnecting the spring-rods might be productive.

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POST 1Original post

I disconnected the 2 rods on this cover to access the air filter and now it doesn’t go back down whether the top is up or down after reconnecting….any ideas what would cause this?

POST 2Original post

Hi Patrick - welcome to Planet-9. Question - are these the rods you disconnected? If so - which end did you disconnect? These rods have springs in them, and the rod coming out of the rod is pulled back into the container shaped area by the springs, effectively pulling the top cover tight against the body. If the rods aren't retracting correctly that could account for the top not closing. It won't account for the top not opening (it's pushed open with these rods..) If you run the top-switch, what happens when you push it to close? Then what happens when you push it to open? Are there any noises? The forward edge of the top slides in a track welded to the body of the car - if the track was jammed - the top won't move. I'm moving this thread to the correct forum for it - which is the 987 forums. It might get more attention if it's in the correct spot. Most people wouldn't look for technical issues in the Member Introduction section. Hang on.. moving it now (please keep hands and feet inside the thread for your safety and protection..)

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BTW - when you have a chance, please DO post an introductory thread in the New Member Introductions forum. And welcome to Planet-9 the Friendly Porsche Forum!

POST 4Original post

That rod is correct. I didn’t actually disconnect it from that part. I disconnected the gold clip on the bottom that is mounted to the body. It looks exactly the same way with the top completely up. I put it back on just like I took it off but apparently something is different.

POST 5Original post

I'd suggest taking a very careful look at the sliding track part of the top assembly and make sure nothing is binding there.

POST 6Original post

You are correct…the ball is not in the track on either side. I don’t know how they came out but do you know the easiest way to get them back in?

POST 7Original post

They had to have come out of the track while you had the spring-rod assembly disconnected, by perhaps moving the lid further than normal. I'd suggest that disconnecting the spring-rods once again and seeing if you can get the bearing back in the track without using force, THEN reconnecting the spring-rods might be productive. It's a clear case of Eilenberger's Law #3 on Troubleshooting: "Look where you last worked.." ( Laws ) - it was OK before you worked on it.. now it's broken.. leads to the conclusion that something you did working on it broke it. And once again - I request that you visit New Member Introductions and introduce yourself..

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