Ian964CAB

Hi Guys,

On my 964 cab when the electric roof closes it hits the panel above the windscreen with quite a thump. I was wondering if this is normal or if there is some sort of damper fitted which may need replacement. I have checked the FAQ but could not find anything.

Any help appreciated!

Ian

rodtds

I am trying to visualize but I take my windscreen out before closing my top......

R6XTERRA

My cab top hit the proper location....i would not say with a thump .....but firmly enough.

jimq

my comes down with a bit of a thump also.

Texas993

Mine top comes down hard on my 993 cab. I reach up and ease it down before it drops to soften the closing. No problems with "helping" it.

ABQ Slim

+1 on the thump. It appears the geometry of the frame causes that whipping motion at the end. Mine sounds like it's hitting rubber, and the seal is good (knock, knock).

rodtds

ohhh, that thump....yes it hits hard and might be heavy and overengineered like everything german. My top is off most of the time. I also dont close it in one big motion. half way then close. One more month and I can run topless 24/7.

Bituman

In fact, the service advisor at a the place I get it worked on remarked that this is normal. He even counseled me to put my hand up there to try and stop the thump. I may try something but not my hand!

Bob

ormy

Mine did this initially. Tightening the 19mm bolts that secure the side arms to the wormgear solved this. There are 2 panels on the sides where the seat belts are; behind this is the wormgear mechanism that raises and lowers the roof.

Try raising your roof to the vertical position and then checking for play in the leading edge. Mine had about 4-6" before I tightened the bolts on the side.

Good luck

Kuchar

You can check locations (position) of microswitches.