MyPorscheIsSlow

So earlier this week my convertible top decided to stop working. It sounds like its struggling against something, and then will give up after a couple seconds. I replaced both plastic gears in the transmissions, and no luck. The rod caps on either side seem intact and are secure. When the transmissions are hooked up to nothing, or just the soft top, they work fine with even power and constant movement. But once the clamshell is connected I have the same problem I started with. Maybe a voltage problem at the motor and the weight of the clamshell is too much for it? I am a little confused and could use some help, any thoughts?
Thanks

MyPorscheIsSlow

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Starter986

Well... don't keep the ****ing fix to yourself. Share it. That's how we roll around here. Thank you.

Warning, it's 4A.

MyPorscheIsSlow

Replaced the relay and it did the trick

Starter986

Thanks! Good to hear you got it sorted, and inexpensively.

Bush Pilot

You mean the relay module that is about $300?

Starter986

Yes. That one. I call it the "Dummy relay". You'd have to be a dummy to pay $300.
Used ones can be had for much less.

Bush Pilot

[QUOTE=Starter986;18751314]Yes. That one. I call it the "Dummy relay". You'd have to be a dummy to pay $300.
Used ones can be had for much less. [/QUOTE

I just paid $300 for one. My old one was causing a brown out condition.

Starter986

[QUOTE=Bush Pilot;18751945]Lol. I meant every other dummy. Not you.

You couldn't find a used relay? I suppose if someone (a seller) knows what they cost... there won't be much of a discount.

Damn. $300.

Bush Pilot

[QUOTE=Starter986;18752532]Oh trust that I am and have been a dummy at times, like all of us. In this case, I wanted a new one because I wasn't convinced that the issue was with this module and if I got a used one it could potentially have the same issue and I'd still be going in circles. It took me about 10 mo. and a LOT of unnecessary work on my car to finally solve it.