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996 top latch not working correctly

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YOUR RESEARCH996 top latch not working correctly

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Check top latch

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Then I checked top latch, which is where I think I found the cause.
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Repair hopefully these will be useful

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I've attached 2 links below to our site's DIY tech article page on the 996 top repair - hopefully these will be useful to you in troubleshooting and hopefully resolving the issue.
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Check top latch

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Then I checked top latch, which is where I think I found the cause.
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996 top latch not working correctly

Repair hopefully these will be useful

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I've attached 2 links below to our site's DIY tech article page on the 996 top repair - hopefully these will be useful to you in troubleshooting and hopefully resolving the issue.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hey Guys, I'm the proud owner of a 996 but after taking the hard top of, I went to close the softtop which failed. The hook closed 2 inches short. My first thought was hydraulics but I checked all that and it's fine. Then I checked top latch, which is where I think I found the cause. As you can see in the pictures there is a small spring that broke. I can see where it is fixed on the right part but where is the left part supposed to go? http://imgur.com/a/nn9th Does anybody know where to find these springs, or am I bound to by a whole new or seconds hand system? Cost wise, paying $500 for a spring would be a shame. Any help would be appreciated. Edit : Can't get the picture to work.

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Hello and welcome to the forum! I've attached 2 links below to our site's DIY tech article page on the 996 top repair - hopefully these will be useful to you in troubleshooting and hopefully resolving the issue. Best of luck! Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible Top Mechanism Repair - 996 (1998-2005) - 997 (2005-2012) - Pelican Parts Technical Article Porsche 911 Carrera Common Convertible Top Problem Repair - 996 (1998-2005) - 997 (2005-2012) - Pelican Parts Technical Article -Dmitry

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