Convertible Top WON'T OPEN/CLOSE GO UP/DOWN - FIXED! Porsche Boxster 986 Troubleshooting Tips

Yesterday the convertible top on my 1998 Porsche Boxster 986 would not open when I pressed the button suddenly. I did a lot of research online from various places and found that there are several areas that might fail and learned how to troubleshoot them. I tried to assemble a step-by-step troubleshooting guide in this video to help solve most of the common issues with the top failing to close or open. It is long, but it's very comprehensive.
Be sure to comment below if this helps you find the issue or if you had a different issue that others should be aware of.
Troubleshooting PDF:
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Brake Light Switch Part Number 996-613-112-02
Micro Switch under Latch Handle:
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Convertible Top Relay (986.618.111.02):
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