[jeffkay1967]

Hello! I removed my frame and top to put in a new rear plastic window (1997 986). After removing it, I used the top up/down switches to closed the clam shell cover. Now I need to put the frame/top back in but cannot get the clam shell to open to service position. When I use the up/down top switches there is a moment of sound then a big pop, first from the one side top transmission and then the other. But there is no opening of the clam shell! Clam shell cover is currently flush to rear lid as if it were normally closed. Also, I have not removed the top transmission cables so all they should both be in sync. The top previously worked fine though I found one red ball rod to be off and laying in the pocket. This was due to the ball nut having backed off and fell out.

Please note that the top's switch is not connected (since I can't put it in the bracket area yet until I get the clam shell up). Also note that the "top" icon is on on the dash and will not go off. BTW I did have the parking brake on when attempting to move the clam shell.

Please advise... Thanks,
Jeff