convertible rear lid

[bigpeps52]

I have a 1999 996 c2 cabriolet. The rear lid wont open. The front latch opens, the windows go down and then nothing. You can hear hear the periodic click of something trying to happen but it never does.

hat do you think. Sounds like big time aggravation.

[Alfieboy]

I have a thread without replies in the 996 DIY section. I seem to get one step further than you, check out what I wrote down and see if it might be of the same issue (i.e. manipulating 'flaps' engages the motor and cab top works, but without manipulating them into position, motor won't engage). Took me a while to diagnose it, I did the whole hydraulic fluid replacement, which was an easy 15 mins job by the way.

[996CabMan]

There is an assembly that lifts the cowl up and out of the way to allow the convertible top to go up/down. That assembly linkage has most likely failed. I had mine fail recently and it is not a cheap repair to replace this entire unit. I think I spent over $1500.00

[bigpeps52]

I'm probaly going to get sick today. I took it in this morning to my local guy. We'll see.

[Loren]

If you can scan the car with Durametric, PST2 or a PIWIS tester they will likely tell you which switch has failed and give you a good starting point.

[bigpeps52]

They are porsche only guys so I would hope they will do that. Thanks for the info. When I hear from them I will ask that for sure. :notworthy:

[bigpeps52]

I just heard fron my porsche guy and after checking codes and system he said the code said the system timed out. He took it apart reset the system and now he said it works fine. He's never senn this before. I asked if it could happen again he said he didn't know. Anybody have this problem beform? Fortunately only a days labor and its fixed.

[996CabMan]

That's great news, congratulations!

[bigpeps52]

Thanks

He said top was in

manual/emergency

mode with ~~~ time outs in

vehicle computer.

Re-timed all sync operations

Ever hear of this?

[Loren]

Yes, the top mechanism in a 0996 can be "calibrated" using a PST2 or PIWIS tester - I have done it. Not sure what all it does but the top worked perfectly when it was done.

[bigpeps52]

Yes, the top mechanism in a 0996 can be "calibrated" using a PST2 or PIWIS tester - I have done it. Not sure what all it does but the top worked perfectly when it was done.

:thankyou: As usual, unbelievably helpful