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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-26-2016, 04:08 PM

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Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

It takes about 1/2 hour to remove and replace one...

It takes about 1/2 hour to remove and replace one of the convertible top transmissions.

After you pull away the foam liner on the inside of the quarter paner, one 19mm nut in the center and three...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-22-2016, 01:49 PM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

Your '99 has the "A Version" top transmissions...

Your '99 has the "A Version" top transmissions and set up, including the B-Pillar microswitch and the black lever microswitch (directly on top of the electric motor).

If the lights in your dash...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-21-2016, 06:04 PM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

The black square indicates that you have the "B...

The black square indicates that you have the "B Version" convertible top transmissions and set up, which is what was installed at the factory on all MY 2000 to 2004 Boxsters.

Again, because you...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-23-2016, 07:02 AM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

Views: 28,513

Posted By schoir

If you are getting a little movement as you...

If you are getting a little movement as you describe (and you were able to "assist" the top's movement), it sounds like one or both of the drive cables are either retracted inside their respective...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-10-2012, 07:33 PM

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Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

Since the idiot light is on and then goes out...

Since the idiot light is on and then goes out when you start the car, even with the parking brake on, then the culprit is the microswitch at the base of the hand brake.

Sometimes you can get the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-17-2012, 06:35 PM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

:cheers: Regards, Maurice

:cheers:

Regards, Maurice

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-16-2012, 08:02 PM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

Did your Indie troubleshoot the switch itself? ...

Did your Indie troubleshoot the switch itself?

I have never heard of the "convertible top open" light flashing on the dashboard. More often the light does not go off at the end of each cycle, but...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-18-2012, 11:53 AM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

:cheers: Removing and reinserting the fuses...

:cheers:

Removing and reinserting the fuses sometimes results in re-establishing a connection between the two spades of each fuse and the female receptacles in the fuse tray. That is because of...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-17-2012, 07:24 AM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

Views: 28,513

Posted By schoir

Here is how to check the fuses, which, in this...

Here is how to check the fuses, which, in this case are B6 (which allows power to go to the convertible top double relay) and D3 (which allows power to go to the electric motor):

Remove your fuse...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-16-2012, 10:07 PM

Replies: 40

Why won't my Conv Top not go back up

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Posted By schoir

We need more information to diagnose this...

We need more information to diagnose this properly.

Have you set the emergency brake AND has the idiot light on the dashboard lit up, showing that the emergency brake is on?

If you have...

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