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Roof Stuck Help!
morrita replied to jaymanek's topic in 986 Boxster Convertible Top Issues and Solutions
Jay: AFT of the top rear of the doors when the doors are closed. The convertible top transmissions (one left side and one right side) are located inboard of the rear quarter panels, about 1 foot behind where the rear of the doors meet the rear quarter panels. When the motor runs, it spins the cables, which drive the transmissions, which rotate the V-levers, which in turn operate the clamshell from one end of the V-levers and the convertible top from the other end of the V-levers. In the 97 to 99 Boxsters, there is a half-moon gear inside the transmissions which can go past its last tooth. It then gets pulled back by the black hydraulic pushrods, and does this over and over again. That is what usually causes the clicking or snapping noise that one hears when pressing the dash switch when the half-moon gear has travelled past its last tooth. If that is the case (clicking from one or both transmissions), you will have to disconnect the cables that run from the transmissions to the electric motor, and then spin the transmissions in the opposite direction (with a drill) and reconnect the cables. If you do a search on this forum, perhaps using the terms "half-moon gear" or "top transmission" you will find this topic discussed and some solutions. Regards, Maurice. Maurice and Jay, I have a very similar problem. I had trouble getting my top down - it got jammed, but I got it back up. Now the roof is stuck in the up position with the light on the dash indicating the top is open, and the air spoiler light is on. The motor clicks when I hit the button to put the top down. It sounds like the clicking sound is from the motor - I followed this thread to troubleshoot, and the sound is coming from right in front of the 3rd brake light. ANy ideas for next steps or trouble shooting? The transmission cables don't seem to be moving at all. Thanks a lot. Morrita