Convertible Top Compartment Lid doesn't move

[MagnusB]

The Convertible Top Compartment Lid (CTCL) doesn't close on my cab and I have a red light indicating the lid is not closed properly.

I can hear an engine whine like it's trying to close it but nothing happens.

The top itself is closed properly.

I have now tried various methods but nothing helps.

This is what I know:

- The top goes up and down flawlessly

- Both flaps work, they go up and down

- The CTCL moves up and down when using the "manual" method described in the manual

- When trying to close the CTCL via key or button the engine makes noise but nothing moves. It gives up after a couple of seconds.

- The CTCL doesn't move

- pressing the CTCL lock micro switch makes no difference (it seems)

The problem seems to be that the electrical motor doesn't move the CTCL at all.

Where is the micro switch located indicating a closed CTCL?

[Izzy]

It sounds like the "CTCL" motor. It is a separate motor that drives the cover, and has the microswitch you mention. If the switch is not bad or bent, the motor is the likely culprit. There is a "new" style of "bracket and motor" from Porsche that fix the problem for me. Cost was about $200 for parts. A dealer can verify the problem with the tester and you can change the part, save yourself some bucks.

Izzy

[MagnusB]

I was just informed the motor and bracket would cost more than $400.

Where did you buy yours?

It sounds like the "CTCL" motor. It is a separate motor that drives the cover, and has the microswitch you mention. If the switch is not bad or bent, the motor is the likely culprit. There is a "new" style of "bracket and motor" from Porsche that fix the problem for me. Cost was about $200 for parts. A dealer can verify the problem with the tester and you can change the part, save yourself some bucks.

Izzy