996 Convertible Top Folding Question

[engdavis]

I have a '99 C2 Cab. Top was replaced before I bought it and whoever installed the new top did not rig it properly. When putting the top down, I have to stop before the cover closes to get out and move the canvas material out of the way of the rear hatch hook. If I don't, the material will get pinched in the hook and cut a small hole in the top. It was there when I bought the car and I have since repaired the hole. Does anyone know how I can correct the folding of the top so it does not leave that fold vulnerable to the rear hatch hook? A drawing of how it should fold might help so I can see if something was not connected correctly when the new top was installed. Thanks in advance.

[Loren]

One thing you might try is a top calibration. This is done with a PST2 or PIWIS and resets the top transmissions on each side so they move evenly (at least that is what we think it does).

I did this once for a guy with a MY00 Cab and seemed to solve his problem. The assumption here is that you have checked to see that nothing is bent or broken in the top hardware.

[engdavis]

Thanks for the advice Loren. The top has always opened and closed smoothly and seems like everything is aligned perfectly (all contact points merge perfectly). The top raises and lowers with no binding or distortion to either side and there are no water leaks when it is closed. No damaged components of any kind that I can find. All the micro switches work and sequence properly. I've tried to look between the headliner and the outer material with the top in the "maintenance" position but I don't see anything that looks out of place. I am hoping we have a top installer in the group that could help. I've thought about taking the headliner down to get a better look but haven't done that yet.

Regards,

Mike

One thing you might try is a top calibration. This is done with a PST2 or PIWIS and resets the top transmissions on each side so they move evenly (at least that is what we think it does).

I did this once for a guy with a MY00 Cab and seemed to solve his problem. The assumption here is that you have checked to see that nothing is bent or broken in the top hardware.