Stuck convertible top 1987 911

[cfwells]

The two motors near the windshield in the convertible top simultaneously stopped working. The motors that operate the frame itself are working. Using my manual I have been trying to find the convertible top control unit and fuse. I cannot find either one under the hood. When I looked to replace the convertible top control unit I got a notice that the part is not available and refers me to "technical information gr.6, nr. 6/96". I also noted the administrators of this forum have sent PMs people with this information and I hope I can get a copy of the TSB. Does anyone have a solution to these problems?

[Loren]

The two motors near the windshield in the convertible top simultaneously stopped working. The motors that operate the frame itself are working. Using my manual I have been trying to find the convertible top control unit and fuse. I cannot find either one under the hood. When I looked to replace the convertible top control unit I got a notice that the part is not available and refers me to "technical information gr.6, nr. 6/96". I also noted the administrators of this forum have sent PMs people with this information and I hope I can get a copy of the TSB. Does anyone have a solution to these problems?

:welcome:

I think you may have failed to notice that TSBs can be viewed here by our Contributing Members.

I found a TSB called 6182 6 9613 Cabriolet Top Control unit

Models Affected: 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo, MY 1986 - 89 and 911 Carrera 2/4, MY 1990 to 1994 and 911 Turbo, MY 1991, 92 and 94

Concern: The Cabrio top control unit is now superseded to the type used in the 911 Carrera (993). The original equipment part for the above mentioned models is no longer available.

Do you think this is what you are after?

[cfwells]

The two motors near the windshield in the convertible top simultaneously stopped working. The motors that operate the frame itself are working. Using my manual I have been trying to find the convertible top control unit and fuse. I cannot find either one under the hood. When I looked to replace the convertible top control unit I got a notice that the part is not available and refers me to "technical information gr.6, nr. 6/96". I also noted the administrators of this forum have sent PMs people with this information and I hope I can get a copy of the TSB. Does anyone have a solution to these problems?

:welcome:

I think you may have failed to notice that TSBs can be viewed here by our Contributing Members.

I found a TSB called 6182 6 9613 Cabriolet Top Control unit

Models Affected: 911 Carrera, 911 Turbo, MY 1986 - 89 and 911 Carrera 2/4, MY 1990 to 1994 and 911 Turbo, MY 1991, 92 and 94

Concern: The Cabrio top control unit is now superseded to the type used in the 911 Carrera (993). The original equipment part for the above mentioned models is no longer available.

Do you think this is what you are after?

Paritally yes and thanks for your prompt reply. At least I know I can replace it if it is faulty. Where is the thing located in the car. I am trying check out the fuse and switches before I start replacing parts. Any advice?

[Loren]

MY1987 911

[magcuda]

here is the wiring, the micro swxs that are built in to the motors are usually the problem

you can manually close them with a long flat blade screwdriver

911_TOP.pdf