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996 Clamshell stuck up when top down.

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Clamshell stuck up when top down.

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Replace on my 996 convertible yr 2001

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I just had both hydraulic actuators replaced on my 996 convertible Yr 2001.
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Replace on my 996 convertible yr 2001

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I just had both hydraulic actuators replaced on my 996 convertible Yr 2001.
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POST 1Original post

I just had both hydraulic actuators replaced on my 996 convertible Yr 2001. Top goes up and down fine but in down position, the clamshell will not seat all the way down; it stays up about 1 inch when the operation times out. All microswitches check out fine. Looking for suggestions on what could be the issue. Is it possible the reference points need to be reset as described in the narrative for Fig 13 above or would it be something else? Thank you in advance. __________________ This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here: Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible Top Mechanism Repair - 996 (1998-2005) - 997 (2005-2012) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

POST 2Original post

Are your side flaps in figure 12 both closing completely? That is usually the culprit, if those are OK, go ahead and calibrate the top with the Porsche tester. - Casey

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