986 top doesn't drop, replaced microswitch and checked fuses.

[chromecarz00]

Windows don't drop, clamshell doesn't move. Checked fuses, removed and reinserted relay, replaced microswitch for the latch receptacle, and the e-brake light does come on. I've tried being a little rough with the e-brake as well, and manually trigger microswitch to no avail.

ideas? I don't even mind having to manually move it, I'd just like to get the clamshell open for servicing and sunny days.

[kenand1988]

Haha I also saw your post on Reddit. Small world. Maybe some porsche gurus here can chime in and help you out.

[chromecarz00]

Here's to hoping. Top hasn't worked for a month so I posted everywhere I could lol

[chromecarz00]

Does anyone have any ideas?

[BFeller]

Have you tried checking the information that can be found on RennTech and Mike Focke's pages? A guy named Maurice has written some good info on the soft tops.

[chromecarz00]

Originally Posted by BFeller

Have you tried checking the information that can be found on RennTech and Mike Focke's pages? A guy named Maurice has written some good info on the soft tops.

Yep, I have cross posted on Reddit and Renntech, as well as combed through every thread. No car has the same issues as mine does, go figure.

Only thing I can think of is that I got a faulty microswitch, but that just doesn't seem likely - the old one really didn't seem to have any issues when I took it out. There was another module in the overhead light area though, but I think that was the alarm?

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by chromecarz00

Only thing I can think of is that I got a faulty microswitch, but that just doesn't seem likely - the old one really didn't seem to have any issues when I took it out. There was another module in the overhead light area though, but I think that was the alarm?

The switch in the winshield that you see in the overhead light probably has loose or corroded contacts -- need electrical contact cleaner. Check for instructions on Pelican to remove.

EDIT:
Instructions from forum member TheStone

"To get to the top microswitch, remove the two alarm covers (black plastic ovals) from the center windshield cover - they wll just kind of pop out with your fingernail or a very small screwdriver. Then use a Torx bit to take out the two screws. This will allow the center cover to drop down.

There will be three wire bundles - one for the courtesey light, one for the alarm module, and one for the top microswitch. Remove each of them by pressing the clips and pulling. The microswitch is a black module with two silver bars across it and the pressure switch for the latch is underneath.

Just use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the retaining clips off while rotating them back and forth; be careful and they can be reused for the new microswitch. "

[Laughac]

I'm in the same situation