Conv cable snap?

[peakpro]

Was putting up the top in the garage tonight when I heard a snap.

The back trunk section opened but the top would not engage and come out.

Sounds like a snapped cable. Is this is common problem and a quick fix at the dealer?

Car is still under original warranty

thanks

[RandallNeighbour]

Not too common on newer 987's from what I haven't seen or read here on the forum.

I bet the dealer will have it fixed in one day when they get the part to replace it.

Just drop to your knees and thank God you have a warranty. The top assembly parts and repair costs can easily surpass the cost of a new engine in, say, a Toyota Camry.

One guy totally screwed up his top by running it when something snapped and it cost him $2,300.00

[peakpro]

thanks..will post outcome when work is done

[rdancd816]

Like Randall, I have'nt heard of this on 987's. But be sure to check the alignment of the clamshell to ensure it did'nt bend or warp. I had the roof transmission cables snap on my 986 and luckily stopped the top before the clamshell bent. Repairs still totaled about $1500.00. Good luck!

[peakpro]

Update.

Left car at dealer thurs AM.

SA called me thurs PM me a "ball bearing" at the end of a rod broke. Part odrered and was going to car fri PM.

Get a call today that the when fixing the rod they found that the rod had pierced the water cover. Need to order another part and will not get car back to monday PM.

[peakpro]

Originally Posted by rdancd816

Like Randall, I have'nt heard of this on 987's. But be sure to check the alignment of the clamshell to ensure it did'nt bend or warp. I had the roof transmission cables snap on my 986 and luckily stopped the top before the clamshell bent. Repairs still totaled about $1500.00. Good luck!

thanks for the tip...


...the compartment opened with no problem and I was able to close the top easily manually...

i will certainly check however when I pick up the car on monday...