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My ’01 Carrera 2 Cabriolet has now experienced a new convertible top issue. I’d like to take out the clamshell motor to inspect the worm drive, but can’t see how there is enough room to tilt and slide it up. Anyone out there have some advice?
Some background: about 2-3 years ago, the top stopped in the up position because the pump fluid reservoir was dry. After refilling it, the top resumed operating correctly. About a month ago, I removed the hard top used in the winter and put the top up, with no incident. However, I later put the top down and then put it back up. The next morning, on a drive to a cars & coffee, I noticed in my side mirrow that the clam shell was not completely seated down with the top up and the dash indicator light said so. The clamshell motor now refuses to raise or lower the clamshell. I’ve made sure the cables driving the clamshell and the one that latches the clamshell down are not stuck in their tubing. I also checked to microswitch on the clamshell wormgear housing that senses when the clamshell is completely closed. I do hear a few clicks from the motor when trying to open or close the convertible top.
I suspect the innards/gears of the motor are shot, hence the need to get it out of the car to take apart. Sadly this is a 996.1 with the original clamshell motor (996 624 12200) for which there is no rebuild kit. A replacement motor is well north of $600, so I want to make sure it is what is bad and not one of the microswitches.
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