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smartTOP roof control module for 996
11-14-2016, 09:44 AM
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smartTOP roof control module for 996
Category: Accessories
Price (no $ sign please): $250
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (select ONLY those which apply): 996
Location (Region): NorthEast
Item Condition: Used
The smartTOP control unit allows opening or closing of the convertible top while driving at slow speeds. It works similar to a window lift and opens or closes the roof fully automatic at the touch of a button. It is not necessary to stop the vehicle and pull the handbrake to operate the roof.
On Model Year 2004 996 convertibles the top can already be opened while driving, but only in manual mode. Like with all other Porsche convertibles, you have to press and hold the appropriate button until the roof has reached the desired position. Furthermore, when closing the roof with the key in the driver's side door lock, the windows stay down and require the driver to close them manually with the ignition turned on. Our smartTOP996 resolves this issue by closing the windows just the same way they used to with the previous 911 Cabrio models. On all 911 Cabrio vehicles, smartTOP allows the full operation/control of the rear windows when the roof is fully open.
Operating the roof control while driving at slow speeds (max. 40km/h / 25mph)
A quick tap on the "open" button opens up the roof completely.
A quick double click on the "open" button opens up the roof completely and raises the front windows.
A quick tap on the "close" button closes the roof completely.
Pushing either button while the top is moving stops operation at once.
Manual operation: Pushing one button for a longer time only moves the roof as long as this button is held. In case the roof is not in one of the mechanical end stop positions it can, for safety reasons, only be operated the aforementioned manual way. When it reaches an end stop position the comfort function is reactivated again. Attention: If you seem to have problems to activate the one-touch feature, make sure that (a) the top is in one of the end-positions and the dash light is off and (b) you really just tap the button briefly to activate.
If the roof is either fully opened or fully closed, it will stay locked and the dash buttons disabled as long as the vehicle is moving faster than the allowed maximum speed. NEVER drive faster than absolutely necessary while the roof is in motion, wind resistance increases drastically with higher speeds! Particularly NEVER operate the roof while accelerating! Once triggered within the permitted speed range, the automatic operation will complete the cycle until it reaches the mechanical end-position.
Traffic lights and parking:
The comfort function stays active for about 10 seconds after the vehicle is stopped. This enables you to start the roof operation while waiting at a red light or for your garage door to open.
Window control:
The Porsche 911 Cabrio has four windows which all go down upon opening of the roof. Unfortunately the two rear windows usually stay locked and can not be operated as long as the roof is not in the fully closed position. Our smartTOP 996 allows normal operation through the window-keys when the roof is in the fully opened position.
On the post 2003 models the windows cannot be closed from the outside (with key in driver's side doorlock) as it was possible with pre 2003 models. Our smartTOP 996 has a special feature which allows closing of the windows just the way it used to. To activate, just hold the key after the roof has closed completely, until all windows are closed.
Safety Feature - Operating the roof control while stopped:
For safety reasons the one-touch function is deactivated as long as the vehicle is not moving. Thus it can not be triggered accidentally while a person might be at risk. The roof can be operated the normal way in pushing and holding one button.
If the driver is really sure that no one could jam the roof operation, the one-touch function can be activated on a per-use basis with a combination of key presses:
If the roof is fully closed, press and hold the close button for about 3 sec, then briefly touch the open button for comfort opening of the roof.
If the roof is fully opened, press and hold the open button for about 3 sec, then briefly touch the close button for comfort closing of the roof.
11-14-2016, 11:57 AM
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I got one of these fro a member here. Best option I've done yet. Works as advertised and the best is the ability to start closing the roof while entering the garage. I know, first world problem, but it makes a difference than having to wait each time to close the roof. Good Luck with it Tekkie!
