Boxsum Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Operation of roof has been a bit noisy for a while now and was just assuming it needed a good grease up so was happy to leave it to next year when serviced. But tonight it was very noisy/groaning and when fully shut roof light on dash stayed on, opened it a tiny bit as was a bit worried about opening it fully just incase I heard a bang and closed again and dash light went out. Anyone any ideas why so groaning and juddery before I have a quick look tomorrow? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 the bang usually indicates one of the sacrificial nylon shoulders has broken. Take a closer look and grease it all up before replacing the shoulder, or it will snap again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Pinewood said: the bang usually indicates one of the sacrificial nylon shoulders has broken. Take a closer look and grease it all up before replacing the shoulder, or it will snap again What your looking for here is the little plastic ball joint that pops off and creates that bang, if the arm has come off be careful opening and closing as you could puncture the polystyrene drip tray which will cause no end of issues if it leaks and is a bugger to replace, I replaced mine a while ago, never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perebrine Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Mine made a very similar sound yesterday, there was no Bang, just a bit noisier than usual. I'm hoping some lubricant will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Many videos on the ball joint replacement , here’s the first one I hit on YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 I think the OP was fearful of hearing a bang rather than actually hearing one. Start with the simplest DIY. Clean (suggest using WD40, a toothbrush and rag) then lubricated the runners (suggest using white grease) and all other moving parts (suggest using a light oil). If that doesn't sort it then it points to the motor and 'cables', which are beyond my knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Yes no bang as of yet just very noisy,possibly slow to operate too but didn’t get chance to look today. Thankyou for suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Went and had a quick look today and first process of unlatching roof and windows going down all fine, press the roof button and hear the motor trying to operate but nothing happens. Any ideas or is this a trip to the local independent? ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Roof transmission ? https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm Get a video of the issue and post the link on here. Might help folks to help you further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxsum Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, iborguk said: Roof transmission ? https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm Get a video of the issue and post the link on here. Might help folks to help you further. Ok Thankyou Just to say after a little fiddling managed to get it to move into service position, very noisy at that, all rods correct but did notice when I lowered it back down the clamshell on the drivers side is loose as you can move it up and down with your fingers in the panel gap so assuming it could be the cables? Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Could be a number of things, again maybe a video of it will help or take it to your Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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