Help my 996 roof opens halfway then stops I can hear a relay click when I retry but the roof will not open further, it will close again

Help my 996 roof opens halfway then stops I can hear a relay click when I retry but the roof will not open further, it will close again,

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[Casey at Pelican Parts]

Sounds like something is binding up. Make sure all the pivot fasteners in the folding arms are tight, check the fluid, check for faults.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Porsche-996-997-Carrera/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Mechanism/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Mechanism.htm
Read this article for how to check the fluid.

- Casey