89 911 Cabrio Top Operation Question

[29roadster]

I just bought my first 911 at an auction, but i can't figure out how to drop the top! I don't want to break anything so does anyone know how the top latches or comes down?

Thanks

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[Richard Savage]

29Roadster

Mine is totally automatic in operation, as long as I continue to hold the tumble switch down. It unlatches, opens, and folds back. Holding the switch the other way, it closes, and relatches itself.

R.

Edited August 4, 2007 by Richard Savage

[Chuck Jones]

Ssame for me...under the dash on the driver's side (U.S car driver's side) is a rocker switch. You have to turn your ignition key to "on" without starting the engine, then depress the rocker switch and you should see a light on the dash between the tach and the speedometer....it should light up showing that the lock is unlatched.....then the top goes back under it's own power. The light has an image of a car with a top....at least my 87 does.

Remember to first unzip your top in back and lay the plastic window flat. I put a towel over it to prevent it from getting scratched when the top comes down. Once the top is all the way down, the light n the dash should go out when it's all the way back. Then put on your boot cover to keep things from flapping around and you should be good to go.

Hope this helps.

Chuck

[29roadster]

Thanks very much Chuck!!!!

That did it, works great!!!!

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[Richard Savage]

29Roadster

Yep, mine's the same as Chuck's; in all respects. I didn't know how mine operated either, until I read the Handbook. Did you not get a Handbook with the car? If so, I suggest you read it, that's what they're for! If not, I suggest you get hold of one. It's full of all sort's of useful information ............... !

Enjoy your New Drive.

R.

[Chuck Jones]

I left out the part about unzipping the back window. You want to let the top go partially back and down to relieve the pressure on the zipper....that makes it a lot easier to zip/unzip. As you drop the top, you'll see the position that makes this easiest. Also, help the top to fold properly between the top bows as it goes down....this keeps the canvas in the right configuration and minimizes stress on the folds.

Glad it worked out for you. As Richard suggested....did you get an owner's manual with the ? If not, there are a few folks who sell them.