Manually Opening/Closing Convertible Top | Porsche Boxster 986 987

[@bernalsilva]

its easy to get back on take a few second

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jan Cellmar that’s great to know, thanks!

[@scammyjohn]

I can't figure out how to put mine back on. Do you have any recourses on how i can put it back on? or maybe just some tips?

[@Eanradke]

yeah its not hard, had the red one pop off on its own on my car and i had to remove the whole top to get it back on

[@TimScahill]

I really appreciate the time you spent on these videos. The shop quoted me an eye-watering $5,000 for two top transmissions, a motor and a relay. You videos helped me fix myself with some used parts and rebuild kit.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Tim Scahill right on! Maybe you’d like to click the “Join” button and become a channel member 😉🍻

[@briansturgill5905]

Love it man! Just had a push rod plastic ball joint break. Really helped.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Brian Sturgill thanks! I just replaced mine yesterday so a specific video on that is coming soon 😉

[@briansturgill5905]

Perfect! Need to fit mine on. Looks like it just screws. Can’t wait to watch! Thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@briansturgill5905 yessir!

[@beastyfood]

How to manual wind up the windows after manual remove the rooftop? As car stated the rooftop not close to limit. Need your advise

[@chimy46]

thanks a lot my roof would not close i took it to nearby garage and told him to do what youre showing for 20$ problem solved thank you! 😊

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@chimy46 you got it! Super thanks button below 😉😆🍻

[@estebansierra1307]

I will try the fuse thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Esteban Sierra 👍let us know what you find

[@estebansierra1307]

@@HelpMeDIY I think is the transmission gear on the right side, because the electric motor works but just lifts the left side of the cover.

[@90sbuickguy84]

Great video I know how to make my top manual now because I need to do it because the nylon drive gears have correct at least on one of the gear boxes, and I have metal replacements that I bought ahead of time and the top is still working and now that it’s called one of them is cracked so the top won’t go down. My only problem is how do I make my top manual with the top being up because when it happened in the top quit going up and down is when the top was in the upper position because I store the car with the top up so I don’t get wrinkles in the canvas top, but I don’t have any access to unclipping any of those arms because my top is off I’m just wondering how if there’s another way to make it manual with the top up

[@HelpMeDIY]

+90s Buick guy thanks! 🍻

[@jonathanvega6031]

I got the same issue let me know if you found a solution yet.

[@jacknapier4336]

Great videos. I just bought a 986 and all the arms to the roof were taken off. Could you make a video on how to reassemble as I have to manually open and close the roof.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jack Napier honestly, like I mentioned in the video, I don’t want to risk breaking something that isn’t already broken by messing with them too much 😂

[@yueibm]

Thanks Aaron!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Yue Fan 🍻

[@ryanscotten]

I am not able to pry them off. I dont understand how I am supposed to get leverage, do i push against the clamshell to pop them off? I feel like I will damage the clamshell by putting that much force on it. really wish there was a video of someone actually removing it.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@ryanscotten search my channel for replacing those ball joints and you will see it.

[@oskamandala8542]

Great video thanks 😊

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Oska Mandala you got it! 🍻

[@MrScottreid]

You post videos of your roof open already my roof is closed. Engine immobiliser has shit itself or fuses have been checked. All relays have been checked or micro switches have been checked. I need to know how to open the roof not work on it after it’s open, I need to open it.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@MrScottreid I never had that problem or I would have figured it out and made a video. Looks like it’s your turn to help out the community 😉🍻

[@willingleby4328]

Thanks, great video but although it’s described as open/close rood manually, you actually only demonstrate the process to Repair when the rood is open. In my case, the roof is closed and will not open electronically, and so those ball joints are far less easy to access. Do you have any advice on how to open the roof and repair ball joints when the roof is closed?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Will Ingleby Funny you should ask… that’s the current state of my top so I will be figuring that out and posting another video with what I find.

[@larrythomas3624]

@@HelpMeDIY Did you ever figure that out? My top is up, when I unlatched the top and pressed the button to put the top down, I heard the pump run, but the lid/boot didn’t open. The “top” idiot light came on and stayed on. I haven’t touched anything yet.

[@HelpMeDIY]

@@larrythomas3624 yes, it was the switch on the roof under the latch. I have another video on that.

[@larrythomas3624]

My problem seems to be that the boot/cover doesn’t move at all. I hear the pump, but nothing budges and the top light came on and stayed on.

[@vectorcruzusa]

@@larrythomas3624 this is my exact problem too. I even replaced the switch above the windshield

[@jackcooper2682]

Hi what about if the roof is up can you still get to it

[@HelpMeDIY]

It’s harder

[@davidjoeseph2646]

My is currently slipping or catching on the drivers side. No broken couplers. Cant figure it out for anything. I cant get the windows up all the way because it thinks the top isnt back closed. This is killing me

[@HelpMeDIY]

+DavidJoeseph the convertible tops can be really frustrating!

[@danielhoffrodriguez9826]

Are all Porsche Boxter 986 rooftops electrical from manufacture?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Daniel Hoff Rodriguez yes 👍

[@pault8470]

Hi I have a 97 model 2.5 When I try to open the roof I hear a “ clunking “ sound in the rear where the convertible “ push rods “ are . Motor is working recently on rod the bolt came off which was repaired.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Blowmytrumpetplease sounds like the plastic gear in the transmission

[@greencapella]

Hi! I replaced the microswitch above the windshield in my 2005 boxster and my window's still won't go all the way up when the roof's up. Has anybody else seen or heard of this?

[@memyselfandi36]

Mine has no power to the switch and fuse is good just stopped all of a sudden

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@memyselfandi36 glad you got it sorted!

[@johnzebarth4102]

Thanks for this one, it is a good one to have in the pocket just in case. I am currently in the process of replacing my clutch/ims/rms. You anywhere near Colorado and interested in videoing?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+John Zebarth ah man I’d love to, but I’m in NC. I love Colorado! If you want to fly me out for a couple days though… 😉

[@streaydog019]

Great video. What is the plastic piece you installed at the end called? Part #?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Streaydog 01 good question, I’m not sure. I have a video on how to find Porsche part numbers that might lead you to it.

[@theguyinthesuit903]

Would this video NOT apply to a 2001 Boxster? This part of my car looks nothing like yours.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+The Guy In The Suit I would have thought they would both be the same. 🤷‍♂️

[@theguyinthesuit903]

@@HelpMeDIY lemme take a 2nd look

[@antoniomills5401]

Hey buddy I have one of these cars would like to reach out to u to get some help on it if it's ok with u

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Antonio Mills whatcha need?

[@antoniomills5401]

@@HelpMeDIY well I need to do the whole inside over an the thing about it is I have 26k miles on it but the inside dont looks good to me really would like your help on dis one

[@cdgolygolesports5423]

Qué modelo es ese ??? Tengo un boxster 2005 sirve igual ???

[@HelpMeDIY]

1998 Boxster

[@cdgolygolesports5423]

@@HelpMeDIY me sirvió 👏 thanks

[@AndyMc9765]

I wish you would answer the question more quickly

[@HelpMeDIY]

Did you ask a question?

[@kenthill8489]

Geeat

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Kent Hill 🍻