Why is my Porsche 987 Boxster convertible top not working?
In this case of a malfunctioning 987 Boxster convertible top, the faulty component is the transmission. While the convertible top was still opening and closing, as usual, it was accompanied with a clanking noise, a warning sign that the gear of the transmission is damaged.
Is there a Boxster top that won’t operate?
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How does a convertible top work on a Boxster?
The convertible top is designed in such a way that the tucking and folding of the roof are driven by a gear mechanism enabled by a motor system connected to two cables to raise the convertible top.
How are the brakes on a Porsche Boxster 987?
The brakes on the Boxster 987 are excellent, although you may not think so the first time you drive one. Porsche braking systems are not as heavily servo assisted as those in most cars and your unfamiliarity with them may lead you to assume the response is poor.
In this case of a malfunctioning 987 Boxster convertible top, the faulty component is the transmission. While the convertible top was still opening and closing, as usual, it was accompanied with a clanking noise, a warning sign that the gear of the transmission is damaged.
Boxster 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) (MY1997 – 2004) 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) 986 Boxster Convertible Top Issues and Solutions Boxster Top Won’t Operate The RennTech.org community is Member supported!
The convertible top is designed in such a way that the tucking and folding of the roof are driven by a gear mechanism enabled by a motor system connected to two cables to raise the convertible top.
Where is the pivot ball pin on a Porsche Boxster?
The pivot ball pin (shown in inset) would normally be attached to end of the control lever (yellow arrow), but due to the top getting stuck, it has been broken off. In this case, the top transmission, the lever, and the convertible top push rod needed to be replaced with new parts.