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Old 06-16-2010, 12:19 PM   #1
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Is the clam shell opening up?
If no, then you probably have a broken cable.
If yes, then you probably have a broken plastic ball pivot.

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Old 06-16-2010, 05:13 PM   #2
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Hello Big Kev,

Sorry to hear about your trouble.
I recently had issue with my top as well and the guys at this forum helped me fix it.

Here is the link. 986 roof stuck open.

Good luck.
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Old 06-24-2010, 10:52 AM   #3
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Thumbs up roof not opening

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Hello Big Kev,

Sorry to hear about your trouble.
I recently had issue with my top as well and the guys at this forum helped me fix it.

Here is the link. 986 roof stuck open.

Good luck.
thanks for your advice it was a stretched cable which cost me £500 at porsche
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Old 06-24-2010, 11:03 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by mikehkang
Hello Big Kev,

Sorry to hear about your trouble.
I recently had issue with my top as well and the guys at this forum helped me fix it.

Here is the link. 986 roof stuck open.

Good luck.
thanks for your help it was a stretched cable
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Old 06-24-2010, 10:43 AM   #5
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Thumbs up roof not opening

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Is the clam shell opening up?
If no, then you probably have a broken cable.
If yes, then you probably have a broken plastic ball pivot.

BC.
thanks for your advice bc it was a broken cable it cost me £500 at porsche to get fixed
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