ybn533

Hi,

I checked the roof. I disconnected the pushrods and it's moving clear. don't see any problem there or in the movement of the clamshell.

I lubricated everything you said anyway. I'll order a new one and report back.

Thanks for your kind help. really appreciate it! :)

Thanks

Yaron

Hi Maurice,

I think that I found the problem (look at the pictures) :)

1. what can cause this?

2. can I get this part alone or do I have to buy the all transmission?

3. Can I find a used trans or to buy the big $ new one? this is the one - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Transmission-for-Convertible-Top-RIGHT-NEW-GENUINE-Warranty-/370911406991?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ABoxster&hash=item565c0aeb8f&vxp=mtr&autorefresh=true? or this used one http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-01-02-03-04-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-CONVERTIBLE-TOP-TRANSMISSION-RIGHT-986-561-180-03-/151141116020?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2330b66874&vxp=mtr

Thanks

Yaron

Crazy! This morning I said to my self, lets give it another try. asked my sun to press the button while I'm helping the clamshell to go up. guess what?! it worked and I opened the clamshell to the "service mode", now it's stuck there.

i told my son that he has the "cosmic touch" :)

here some more pictures:

Today I'll will lubricate everything and release the roof to move it by hand and check if something is on the way.

Thanks,

Yaron

Ok. when I press "open" I can hear the engine moving for a second and stop. when I press "close" it moves for a second too. sound like something not letting the engine move. Any idea what to do now?

Now I can't even open the clamshell :(

I'll try using my son to press the button and I'll try to assist the clamshell to open.

Boker Tov! :welcome:

From the clicking noises and the straining of the electric motor on your video, it sounds like the gears inside at least one of the transmissions may be getting overloaded and thus skipping. That usually only happens when there is great resistance on the system's operation.

Your third photo shows a number of possible causes:

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The red arrow on the left pointing to the channel shows that it is completely dry and with no lubrication. That will cause a lot of resistance and should be remedied. You can apply some white lithium grease in that channel and around the black plastic sliders that ride back and forth in that channel.

The red arrow at the rear shows that the front pushrod (with the red ball cup) may be bent more than the original design. The photo is not that clear so you should compare that one with the one on the driver's side to make sure it is not bent out of shape.

The green circle shows an area that looks like something is rubbing against it and the green arrow shows the edge of what may be rubbing against it. If that's the case, check to see if anything is rubbing and rectify that. It may be causing the lip of the sheet metal that normally sits over the V-lever's plastic protective cover to get caught and released repeatedly, thereby causing the resistance and the clicks that you hear when the electric motor is struggling.

To take the possible problem with the transmission gear(s) out of the loop, I would disconnect the front and the rear pushrods on both sides and try to operate the convertible cop by pulling and pushing on the leading edge of the top through the open and close cycle. If it's working properly, you should be able to move the top with just your pinky. In other words, very smooth and with no resistance. That will reveal if the top is getting hung up on anything. Do this after you have lubricated the channels as pointed out above.

Regards, Maurice.

Thanks Maurice :)

I'm going to do it and report back.

Btw, here it's almost good night :)

Hi,

I'm new too here :)

Having problem with my roof. I searched the forum and did the basic checks.

Relay, hand brake sensor, fuses, windows coming down(sensor fine)

Checked all connections and nothing seems broken.

The seems to "work hard". stuck on the up, stuck on the way down. not closing till the end. the dash light stays on.

here is a link to a video I made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xWg8FllE7U

A few pics too:

my car is a 2000 boxster s,

can you help me with some light what to look at?