rear windows won't close

[bill@romoboco]

Completed my 1st road trip in my newly purchased 2000 911C w/ the top down, however when put back in garage the rear windows would not go back up. Looked online in owners manual but no info. The front windows go up/down w/ no problem and the top functions correctly. Also a little black plastic piece in the lock mech. is broken, is this functional or cosmetic? Need help as the car has bugs and dirt and am ashamed to take out now.

[Litesonic]

fuse?

Check the driver's kick plate fuse box. There should be a booklet in there identifying the right fuse for you to check.

[FPB111]

It's functional.
If you look in the socket in the middle of the windshield header where the "hook" latches. There is a micro switch that senses when the top is latched. If the piece is missing on the hook it won't activate the window safety switch. If the little piece in the socket is missing same thing.

The rear windows will not go up until that switch is pressed by the plastic piece that covers the hook in the top. Often the hook will keep cycling if the piece is broken.
You can reach in (popsicle stick?) press and hold it to enable the rear window switches to work.
Cab Top Latching Issue- Need help: Fuse issue or motor? - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Google the part number
996.561.787.00
If it isn't that part, one of the results should show an exploded view of the whole area.
Pelican info

Part Superseded to 9965617870101C (Click number for more info)
OEM-9965617870101C Genuine Porsche Part: CAP, ROOF CATCH.
- This is a special-order, non-returnable, Porsche part
(availability and shipping charges may vary). [More Info]
$9.00

[FPB111]

Fuse diagram from 2003 C2 Cab. D4

[bill@romoboco]

Thanks so much for replies, will try stick to get windows up so I can clean my baby, and the fuse chart is awesome. Again Thanks, Bill

[CKPTAuto]

This is excellent info! Just helped a friend out of a jam!!

YOU DA MAN FRANK!!

[FPB111]

When we are out with the top down on a chill morning my wife will ask me to close the "little" window(s) to help cut down on the cool air on her neck, yes we have the wind block up also.
I just push my finger into the top latch socket to activate the switch and then she can close the window(s).
I think Porsche didn't allow the windows to close with the top down due to product liability issues. The back windows have a sharp point that is easy to smack into if you have a door open when they are up with the top down.
So be aware of that if you put them up when the top is down.

[ltmluke]

You have just saved me from days and days of trying but failing how to figure out how to shut the rear windows and why they weren't operating anymore ... THANKS

[BYprodriver]

There is alot going on to complete the top closing sequence. The last step is the rear windows closing. If you release the button too soon they will not close. The top latches & then the windows close if you have not released the button.