Parry

I've had recurrent problem with my roof not going up and down. It was the emergency brake switch one time, but it continues to dog me.

A few questions...in a pinch how hard is it to get that top up manually? I went through the manual and it looks painful. Second, anybody have any trouble shooting tips? I've played with the E brake (and the E brake light is on).

thanks

frisbee91

If you have a Durametric cable (or access to one), it will tell you why the top won't move.

mdhogan5

Is it moving at all? We've been having trouble as it approached full down, or right after it starts to come up. Turns out the liner on the passenger side is loose and jamming in the "scissors" mechanism. Going to the upholstery shop this week.

Hurdigurdiman

I had problems with mine but its fine now. If by any chance it starts just one time to go up or down, stop it half way into whats called the 'service mode position'. Then feel under the rear window for a thin wire cable either side. This simply clicks off a kind of ball joint and the window part can then be moved out of the way towards the front of the car and the rear carpet part on the rear window sill can be easily removed via 4 plastic clip outs with a small screw driver for further inspection of all working parts to the cab top. Takes 5 minutes to do that. Check the plastic covering part of the hook at the front where it clicks into the windcreen. If the plastic is chipped or part is missing, it needs replacing. Look for what I call the 2 alien eyes on the front mechanism and click them out with a small screw driver. Inside check that the 2 screws are tight so the front where the hook goes into the micro switch it not moving. Check that all arms to the little wings of the cab top at the rear either side are secured. I had one fall off and it was easy to put back with a new clip. Don't move the top manually if it can be avoided, as then you will have to have it re programmed by a Porche Dealer or the toggle switch on the dash wont work again. That info comes from the owners manual. Hey stick with it. I did and got it working every time for the past 2 months. Mines a daily driver and I use the top up and down several times every day.

Gonzo911

Have you topped off the hydro fluid? Mine had the same problem and that took care of it. Lots of DIY threads on the topic. Good luck!

fpb111

Maybe a "Smart Top" module will help?
http://eagleday.stores.yahoo.net/neen996cabro.html