Another 986 clamshell issue

[jc143413]

Now why would I do such a fool thing as unlatch the top. I don't have the cables hooked up right now because I've not got the motor hooked up so that I can test for voltage. Obviously there is no reason to UNLATCH the top, it's not going to open anyway! OMG I thought that I would get to deal with RATIONAL people! OF COURSE I didn't unlatch the top because when I did that the motor that I hooked up SPRANG to life and acted like it wanted to spin those little cables that I so arduously replaced and acted very disappointed that I had not reconnected the rest of the operation so that it could open the top like Porche intended. Man I'm so glad that I don't have to buy all of the beer that this little bit of wisdom deserves. That would drink up a months worth of gas money that I'm going to spend enjoying my top that now goes up and down.

Thanks guys, your patience is commendable and your advice priceless.

I hope that one day I am worthy

[jc143413]

I hope that everyone realized that my VERY grateful sarcasm (self depreciating sarcasm) was directed at myself. I was in my driveway with a flashlight at 10pm, laughing at myself as that motor started working.

Just wanted to make sure that my appreciation wasn't mistaken for ingratitude.

jc

Edited June 24, 2008 by jc143413

[1schoir]

I hope that everyone realized that my VERY grateful sarcasm (self depreciating sarcasm) was directed at myself. I was in my driveway with a flashlight at 10pm, laughing at myself as that motor started working.

Just wanted to make sure that my appreciation wasn't mistaken for ingratitude.

jc

jc:

No offense taken. The important part of this whole exercise is that you got your top working again and that you didn't have to go to the dealer or the like.

The fact that you persevered makes you more than worthy. Many would have walked away in frustration.

The bonus is that the knowledge you have gained by doing it yourself will never allow the top to take away from your enjoying your Porsche.

Regards, Maurice.

[jc143413]

Quick question,

While I was checking fuses during this operation the speed activated rear spoiler popped up. I just pulled a fuse and when I replaced it the spoiler activated and did not return to its retracted position. I am just now getting back to the final reassembly and this will soon be a minor issue. Is this likely to return to correct position or is there a specific procedure that needs to take place?

Thanks

[jc143413]

I have come to the conclusion that the black strut looking rod is bent from the cable break. After almost three hours of attemping to "unbend" it I have also come to the conclusion that getting it back to the correct angle, because of the multiple offsets, may be nest to impossible. The side of the strut makes contact with the inner wall of the clamshell compartment. Am I just giving up too quick or is this really a hit or miss operation that I need to keep working at?

[1schoir]

Quick question,

While I was checking fuses during this operation the speed activated rear spoiler popped up. I just pulled a fuse and when I replaced it the spoiler activated and did not return to its retracted position. I am just now getting back to the final reassembly and this will soon be a minor issue. Is this likely to return to correct position or is there a specific procedure that needs to take place?

Thanks

jc:

Try pressing the rocker switch which is on the lower left corner of the relay carrier cover (left footwell). That switch normally operates the spoiler manually.

Regards, Maurice.

[jc143413]

Thanks Maurice, had no idea what that switch was and yes it was pressed during my fuse check.

[jc143413]

Does anyone know how I can cross check a part number or part for multi-year comptibility? I may have access to a used clamshell pushrod. Is the pushrod for my '02 used on other model years?

[jc143413]

Well, my access to a left side pushrod didn't come to fruition. I called Jeff at Sunset and it could take up to two weeks to get to me. Does anyone have any idea where I could pick one up from a parts or salvage yard that could overnight it to me? This is killing me. I want to play with my toy!

[1schoir]

Does anyone know how I can cross check a part number or part for multi-year comptibility? I may have access to a used clamshell pushrod. Is the pushrod for my '02 used on other model years?

The black hydraulic pushrods that operate on the clamshell have the same part number for 1997 to 2004 Boxsters.

Part numbers are 986 561 579 00 (left side) and 986 561 580 00 (right side).

Regards, Maurice.