2002 Carrera 4 Conv Top Problem

[Seasidesurfs]

hey i have a 2002 carrera i just picked up and has a top issues the top wont go up. i started to try by the controls nothing no noise nothing. it looks like it wont's to move half of an inch. so i tried to perform manually raising the top but when trying to raise the convertible top deck lid to move out of the way to raise the top it will not fully unlock i guess. i see it raise and go down and lock but when i raise it somethings still holding it. flaps are fully up i don't understand why i cant release the conv top deck lid. please any body have this problem before. it only goes up maby and inch.

[Grretl]

I've a similar problem. Top goes down, just as it should. It will not go back up(close). Dealer, got it back up-took two hours, and told me I need a control unit @ $1,000, plus install. That was November. Trying to figure out this 'control unit', searching forums. I'll inform all if I locate some info.