Tarun Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 On my 2013 981S I'm noticing that the soft top occasionally (like maybe half the times) stops while coming down and I can see an error on the dashboard (something like "roof hood fault"). This usually happens when opening the soft top during driving (i'm below 30mph at all times for this). To fix this, I'll fiddle around with the buttons after pausing for a few seconds and then the hood goes down all the way. Is this expected? Do i need to worry right away? Or perhaps only take it to a garage when the soft top completely refuses to come down or go back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) A photo of the actual error may help. First guess would be the centre console roof switches or the B Pillar micro switches but it’s just that , a guess. Getting the car on a PIWIS or a Durametric should indicate where the issue is. Edited July 4, 2021 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 you have to be over 5mph too in case you weren't aware (for auto operation) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Good call Stuart. I start mine in large underground car parks but when I have to slow right down it stops and beeps at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Good call Stuart. I start mine in large underground car parks but when I have to slow right down it stops and beeps at me. Who knew rampant rabbits had beepers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted July 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 59 minutes ago, Stuart21UK said: you have to be over 5mph too in case you weren't aware (for auto operation) ahh, perhaps that is the issue. I have been putting roof down while in start stop traffic and maybe i went below 5mph. I'll keep an eye out and if its a regular error, i'll try to take a picture and resurrect this thread! Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 You may have a female soft top, they do keep changing their minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Tarun said: ahh, perhaps that is the issue. I have been putting roof down while in start stop traffic and maybe i went below 5mph. I'll keep an eye out and if its a regular error, i'll try to take a picture and resurrect this thread! Thank you all! The way to test it is just do it manually while stationary. If you get the error and it stops whilst you constantly hold the switch then there is something wrong with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinjim Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Mine did this in tesco car park. Stuck half way Dealer had it for a week, repaired under warranty. No idea on cost or cause though Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Dealer did mine under warranty as well new motor new console panel new micro switches in b pillar reprogrammed entire roof and AC system perfect since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 for the record , this is the best thread on the net on this subject....seems to be happening more often now so easier to fix as dealers have shared findings i believe. https://www.planet-9.com/threads/2013-boxster-s-top-control-fault.97920/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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