windows not sealing with top

[thom4782]

AJvot71:

It may be something more simple and fixable than a bent frame.

There is a tension cable in the convertible top assembly. My guess is that it is too tight to let the top fully extend when closing. From your photos, it appears that it is closing about 95% of the way leaving the front of the frame too low for the windrows to fully close. Compare to pictures from my top. Also, Here's a link to a DYI set of instructions that may be helpful.

http://images.wikia.com/boxster/images/e/eb/DIY_Boxster_Conv_Top_Canvas_R_R.pdf

[ajvot71]

Thom. What you wrote makes sense. Do you think it is the cables in the back of the top (disconnected for service mode)? Thanks for the link by the way. I think I've read it and every other DIY on the internet trying to figure this out. Unfortunately, none really detail that portion of the top, other than to show you how to remove the weatherstrip and bracket to remove the top.

Here's what I'm going to try, based upon the responses so far....
1. adjust the tension cables
if that doesn't work....
2. pull off the front/side weather stripping to see if the problem still exists without it (also check for binding, obstruction, etc)

Please feel free to give more suggestions. I'll post what I find this evening, once all of the ghosts, goblins, superheros, and princesses have made their way back home.

Thanks to all for your input so far. GREATLY appreciated.