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[RandallNeighbour]

Just look at the cables and see if you can find a sort of diamond shaped pattern coming from under the black plastic. This pattern shows you that they're the newer, reinforced ones and they've been replaced. In my 97, they had been replaced, probably under warranty.

I agree with others here...you need to have this looked at asap and don't continue to operate the top assuming it won't get worse quickly... when the transmissions on both sides are not in perfect sync, things can get very wonky with the clamshell and you can do $2500 worth of damage in a matter of seconds. Get it to a dealer or a mechanic who has worked on boxster tops and knows exactly what to do.

[bigislandboxster]

Good call Randall.....I recently took a look on my '98 to see if I had the upgraded cables, and I did ......I would also make sure you have the 3/4" sticking out on the end as well( per ToolPants), even tho these cables are reinforced, they can also wear over time from use....

[bigwatts]

WOW - $2500.00 worth of dammage? I am not gonna touch that switch. I will take a look at the cables and get it into the shop ASAP.

Randall, what causes $2500.00 worth of damage to the top?? Would I know if I did $2500.00 in damage?

Any chance this is something simple and inexpensive to fix??

Thanks,