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chrisbradley

chrisbradley

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A strange problem befell me yesterday - had a great drive out to the Yorkshire dales in my 04 986 Box S, and when the sun came out, I stopped to put the roof down, unlocked the main catch, pressed the button and nothing happened. After several repeat operations, I got the same non-response. I carried on with roof up and stopped at a nice pub for lunch. When I came out, (after orange juice of course ! ), the sun was still out, I pressed the button and hey presto , the roof came down as normal.
My question for you guys is - is this common ? - is there a simple cure ? - should I be worried ? - or is it just that this particular village in Yorkshire is haunted ?

Chris
04 986 Box S Atlas Grey
 
Automatic car security measures - roof won't come down in undesirable area[;)]

Or, when you released the main catch - did the windows drop? if not then the catch wasn't properly released.

Was your handbrake firmly on. I recall on a 986 the this had to be engaged for the roof to work.
 
Yes, windows came down, but your point about handbrake being on might be valid - car just been serviced and handbrake is tighter than it used to be so I am still getting used to it.
 
ORIGINAL: chrisbradley

Yes, windows came down, but your point about handbrake being on might be valid - car just been serviced and handbrake is tighter than it used to be so I am still getting used to it.
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If the handbrake light doesn't come on (providing the lamp and fuse are ok) then you need to pull a bit harder. [;)]
 
On the 986, gently prise off the verticle trim panel next to the pivot end of the handbrake. The wire and blade connector you will see is for the handbrake "on" warning light. Make sure it's clean and attached tightly. The roof safety cut out is linked to the warning light, not the lever mechanism.
 
Thanks guys - just tried it on car and works fine if I give handbrake lever a good tug - needs that before light comes on - nice to know the village isnt haunted - I'll go back now !
 
ORIGINAL: Dapster

On the 986, gently prise off the verticle trim panel next to the pivot end of the handbrake. The wire and blade connector you will see is for the handbrake "on" warning light. Make sure it's clean and attached tightly. The roof safety cut out is linked to the warning light, not the lever mechanism.
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I haven't had cause to delve in there so how is the "parking brake" microswitch operated?
 
ORIGINAL: JCB..

ORIGINAL: Dapster

On the 986, gently prise off the verticle trim panel next to the pivot end of the handbrake. The wire and blade connector you will see is for the handbrake "on" warning light. Make sure it's clean and attached tightly. The roof safety cut out is linked to the warning light, not the lever mechanism.
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I haven't had cause to delve in there so how is the "parking brake" microswitch operated?
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I haven't got a scooby! The roof of my old 986 looked liked it had packed in. A quick call the the stealer revealed that the usual cause was a faulty handbrake warning light - normally explained by the loose blade connector. No idea how it works though. Like women, some things are best admired and not understood....
 
ORIGINAL: Dapster

ORIGINAL: JCB..

ORIGINAL: Dapster

On the 986, gently prise off the verticle trim panel next to the pivot end of the handbrake. The wire and blade connector you will see is for the handbrake "on" warning light. Make sure it's clean and attached tightly. The roof safety cut out is linked to the warning light, not the lever mechanism.
Click to expand...
I haven't had cause to delve in there so how is the "parking brake" microswitch operated?
Click to expand...

I haven't got a scooby! The roof of my old 986 looked liked it had packed in. A quick call the the stealer revealed that the usual cause was a faulty handbrake warning light - normally explained by the loose blade connector. No idea how it works though. Like women, some things are best admired and not understood....
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Ain't that the truth! [:D]
 
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