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[MadHatter]

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Has anyone had this problem... it's a 2006.

It started doing this on the driver's side about 6 months ago about every 4th or 5th raising, now it does it both sides every time.

Is it because the cables are stretching?

Does anyone have a fix.

Thanks

[fivepointnine]

you are talking about where the material is just outside the frame? mine does that too, I just stop the top half way up, tuck the material in and keep on my merry way......and I have a new top too

[Spinnaker]

Take a look at this article.

convertibletopedgedoesnotfallintoguidech - mikefocke2

[MadHatter]

Thanks for the article link, I really appreciate it.

[schoir]

Originally Posted by MadHatter

Thanks for the article link, I really appreciate it.

MH:

Since I wrote the DIY at the link that Spinnaker provided, an additional cause of the "cables not falling into the guide channels" has surfaced, and it specifically applies to 987's only.

It involves the loss of elasticity of a black elastic band which is sewn onto a triangular flap on the inside of the edge of the canvas top on one end, and screwed to a part of the convertible top frame on the other. Judging from the photo that you provided (which shows the cable outside the guide channels almost exactly where the aforementioned triangular flap would be attached), this "new" cause is probably the culprit in your case.

Take a look at this link for an explanation and a photo: New convertible top -- problems - RennTech.org Forums

Specifically look at cause #3 in post #6.

Regards, Maurice.

[ChairmanRon]

I am having the EXACT same problem on the driver's side of my 03 986. I just had a new top put on and it started doing this.

Specific ideas for an 03?

[san rensho]

There is velcro loop that holds the top to the frame that easily wears out and comes loose. Tighten the velcro and secure it closed with duct tape.