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Originally Posted by 986 in BC
Thanks for all the advice.
I went to the stealership today, but the service guy had already gone. I went to parts and bought a new microswitch, just to try that. Same thing as before, so now I have an extra microswitch. Parts must be a lot more up here. The microswitch cost me CDN$58.00 (~US$52) and they want CDN$120 (~US$110) for a new relay. They had to order the relay from Atlanta.
When I press the dash switch for the top, I hear the relay clicking. I put my ear to the tonneau cover to see if I could hear anything from the motor. Nothing, not even a click.
In case you're wondering why I mentioned the dog, in one of the old threads on RennTech, one of the posts mentions his relay working after his dog took it.
Johan
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Oh, bummer. Prices are higher in Canada. I bought the microswitch at the stealership for the list price of $41.23. I have no explanation for why the microswitch worked in my case. I'm in Texas, it's been pretty warm recently (highs mid 80s to mid 90s) and the top has been working fine. I did in fact try cooling off the relay in the refrigerator before I replaced any parts and it didn't seem to help. I replaced my microswitch since in all likelihood the switch was eight years so I thought it was good preventative maintenance. I didn't expect my intermittent problem to cease upon its installation which is why I ordered a relay. Before I replace the switch, the problem was like clockwork; start car, lower top, top doesn't go up at destination. Several hours later, top goes back up.
I mentioned Sunset Porsche in Oregon because they offer parts for cost + 15%. On my Sunset receipt, the relay list price is $74.47 and net cost is $49.67. Shipping cost is $8.20.
I know exactly what you meant with dog - I have seen the post that you are referencing.
Please let us know what the solution in your case is. I recall that 986forum member deliriousga reported an intermittent problem with his convertible top earlier this year but I don't think he got a chance to post what his solution is. Let's hope it is the relay in your case.