Help! I jammed my top transmissions?

[phook]

Youtube search: 986 softop transmission.

There is a 22 minute video by fupabox that explains the entire soft top transmission system.

Towards the end of the video, he will show how to get the transmission aligned correctly.

Basically, take off the boomerang arms, and you have to align the line to the arrow.

[CharlesE]

Originally Posted by phook

Youtube search: 986 softop transmission.

There is a 22 minute video by fupabox that explains the entire soft top transmission system.

Towards the end of the video, he will show how to get the transmission aligned correctly.

Basically, take off the boomerang arms, and you have to align the line to the arrow.

Thanks I Just watched the video and learned how to align them but my problem is that when I hit the switch nothing moves I just hear the motor. Maybe the cable is disconnected? I'll have to check tomorrow

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by CharlesE

Thanks I Just watched the video and learned how to align them but my problem is that when I hit the switch nothing moves I just hear the motor. Maybe the cable is disconnected? I'll have to check tomorrow

IIRC there are some plastic gears in the transmissions. They may have stripped.

[CharlesE]

how much do you guys think the dealer would charge to fix it. Or should I try to do it myself or go to an indy shop

[911monty]

What year is your car. The early cars have a switch at the b pillar driver side. With no top bow depressing that switch the relay may be confused on timing. I'd try depressing the switch then attempt to open top. Of course this won't work on a later car.

[CharlesE]

Originally Posted by 911monty

What year is your car. The early cars have a switch at the b pillar driver side. With no top bow depressing that switch the relay may be confused on timing. I'd try depressing the switch then attempt to open top. Of course this won't work on a later car.

'99 2.5L. The top light on the dash is always on too not sure which switch is triggering it I thought it might be for the clamshell. But if I hear the motor moving that would mean its still working right. I have to take another look at it

[911monty]

Originally Posted by CharlesE

'99 2.5L. The top light on the dash is always on too not sure which switch is triggering it I thought it might be for the clamshell.

Okay your car is the early model. My post above should work. These cars have switches latches and relays to make sure nothing breaks. The relay has to know where the top is before the switch will work. So briefly, clamshell fully closed depresses the switch at the motor. The top when fully closed depresses the b pillar switch. When both limits are reached the top open indication on the dash will turn off. The relay will then allow opening the top. With only the clamshell switch depressed the relay thinks the top is fully open (b pillar switch is not depressed) and will not allow further opening.
1 set parking brake.
2 close clamshell
3 depress b pillar switch. Top open light on dash should go out.
4 attempt to open top.
5 drink a cold one.