2000 Porsche 996 convertible top motor replacement

[scarberry7718]

Has anyone replaced or know any details about replacing the convertible top motor for a 996?

Thanks

Bill

[Chuck996]

Yes --- very costly experience. Get the parts from Suncoast in Oregon --- You can buy new almost as cheap as used.

My top transmission locked up and burnt out the motor.

Chuck

[Loren]

You will really need to run a top calibration with a Porsche PST2 or PIWIS tester after replacing any part of the top mechanism.

[Dharn55]

The latest version of the Duramteric has the top calibration although I have yet to use it.

[scarberry7718]

Thanks for the replies, and I was already planning on having it recalibrated.

[wyovino]

Please let us know the outcome. I'm sure other cab owners would like to know the cost, process, etc.

[scarberry7718]

Will do

[mg911x]

Any luck? My motor has struggled for a few weeks and is getting worse. I'm hoping its just a hydraulic leak as opposed to a burned out motor. Did yours just stop working or die gradually? Any help is appreciated.

[gcp]

Ditto on the motor slow operation, please provide info!

[1schoir]

Here's the link for the gradually worsening convertible top problem for a 996: http://www.renntech....409#entry220409

Regards, Maurice.

Edited April 26, 2012 by 1schoir

[Murph44]

I have a related problem. If I need to start a new topic let me know.

I followed the advice of this forum and added fluid to my top (it was below MIN). The pistons now work well, but I think either the sync is off or I screwed something up messing with it before I finally checked the fluid. So here's what going on:

1) I start by mechanically opening up the 'hook latch' on the front of the top (top is in the half way closed position).

2) I continue to close it....it closes and latches. And then there is the back lid motor running but does NOT close the back lid...it times out

3) I push the open switch, it unlatches, top goes all the way down, side flaps fold up......motor starts for lid closure, but doesn't move....times out

4) I open top, side flaps open, top starts closing.....goes a foot from the windshield and stops (as does the hydraulic motor).

5) I notice that the 'hook' has not opened to receive the slot.

6) I manually open the 'hook', hit the switch and it closes.

Is this a timing issue? Can the PST2 thing fix this.....or are there many more variables? Thing is, it was working fine and then one day it just 'stopped'....only 2 clicks...no motors

Thanks guys

[jorgellopez]

where is the hydrulic reservoir for the convertible motor

[Loren]

where is the hydrulic reservoir for the convertible motor

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