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Old 05-16-2017, 06:02 AM   #1
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relay location?

hey guys, i'm hoping someone can help me. i'm trying to figure out whats happened to the soft top on my 2007 Base model. I'm thinking its a relay but can't find the damn thing. a little background on the issue. bought the car with the understanding that the soft top didn't work. i've ordered a new motor thinking that may solve the issue, sadly it didn't. replaced the microswitch at the front latch assembly with no luck. When i check to see if the motor is making any noise or vibration when i push the switch i'm not getting anything nor do the windows dip as they would normally do when you raise/lower the top. that leads me to think perhaps the Relay has gone bad but the only thing i can find is the relay box for the 986 which is just above the fuse box in the drivers footwell. can anyone advise me to where i might find this elusive beast? or if you have any other ideas on the soft top repair, i would be eternally grateful.

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Old 05-16-2017, 07:33 AM   #2
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Renntech have a dedicated Section to issues with the Top.That may help you.
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Old 05-16-2017, 09:35 AM   #3
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The top relay is the large double relay in the relay panel above the fuses in the footwell.
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Old 05-16-2017, 01:34 PM   #4
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This is the top relay on a 986...

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Old 05-16-2017, 07:14 PM   #5
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Renntech have a dedicated Section to issues with the Top.That may help you.
Sadly those have led me to the relay which isn't in the same location as the 986. I have the fuse panel and nothing else.
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The top relay is the large double relay in the relay panel above the fuses in the footwell.
Yes, in a 986, the 987 however that's not the case

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