when i try to put the top down the body cover in the rear that normally opens and allows the top to be folded under it is no longer moving up allowing the top to fold over it....any ideas why, or where to start trouble shooting?

 

i can get you the srevice manuals, if it is the clam shell you are talking about it has a fairly symple motor and lock mechanism. The Clam shell is the Painted cover that goes over the top with the top down.

 

i circled the part i am talking about, sounds like it is the clam shell, i have the service manuals, but they mind as well be written in German, and a of it is geared towards someone that has the test computer, which i dont have.

if you can just point me in a good direction the manuals are pretty good at showing the proper bolts/nuts for me to remove to the to certain parts...

 

ok...that is the "clam shell" so it is called...anyway in order to lift that clam shell you must bypass the lock for it manually which is located on the back in the middle...there is access to ir from inside the car and from the engine compartment. your service manual will show this lock.

I will have to talk to some tech friends of mine to get specific instructions on diagnosing the problem...will get back to you tomorrow.

 

cool thanks for your help!

 

You may also be able to get to the retaining clips from the inside by pilling down the interior lining where the top normally sits..that carpet is stiff...might need tome wood to hold it doun when you work.

 

ok after looking at it in the day ight i can get to the hook that latches behind the brake light but after i get it unlached i still can not manually pull the cover up, i can not see any other latching mehanizms in the manuel....any ideas?

 

I am awaiting a call back to see how to releast the drive mech.

 

i finally got it open, turns out the motor that moves the claimsheel up and down looks burnt out, i put 12 v to it and it dosent move

 

ok...do you have a place to get the part....

 

my local dealer ship said the updated part and neccissary hardware would be $512, i am going to check some junkyards tomorrow see if i can get one there....

it is a bosch part but autozone couldnt cross refrence a part #

 

not for porsche...i will find out if i can get it any cheaper...I have a wholesale acct at porsche

 

another thing someone suggested is having the motor rewound......might be considerably cheaper since the gears are not damaged....

 

oh and BIG thanks on all the help

 

any time thats what we are here for....