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Convertible Top Problem
I hope somebody has been as dumb as i was and has done the same thing. It was dark and I went to open the top. I opened the center latch but did not pull the handle back all the way so when I was opening the top the top was not able to open. I heard a bang from behind. Now the top will open all the way but will not close all the way. It appears the right side does what it is supposed to but he left side doesn't extend all the way forward. I can push it forward to get the latch closed and it is fine. this is necessary to do to get it closed all the way. What did I break and is it an easy fix?
I have to get this fixed pretty quickly, I just ordered a new top to put on. TIA |
You likely need a pair of these:
They are engineered to break and spare more expensive components from getting damaged. |
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Be sure to check the drain pans under those control arms if the broke or just popped loose. They tend to poke holes that later leak water into the cars floor boards.
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Four days ago I did the exact same thing and broke the driver's side plastic ball joint. Damn easy fix.... and a lesson learned.
I believe the early Boxster's had red ones and the later (987) had white. The are all the same for 1997 to 2012 Boxsters. |
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I think the trick to the job is the position of the top in the service position. You need to see and reach the arm. Secondly, I had to slightly adjust the top (service position) once to get the new coupler piece and the metal ball to line up. On a scale of one to five, this is a one. Don't sweat it, very easy. |
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