Also these tops have a million adjustments.
Porsche 996 targa roof problems.
It was an unloved interregnum between two round headlight superstars.
For bonus kerbside cred you can peel back the targa s roof via a remote control key fob.
The loofa cult vintage porsche movement is nostalgia driven but nobody will be nostalgic about the 996 generation 911.
You could hardly call the 911 practical but later models do have a decent sized front boot and another neat feature boosted the 996 targa s versatility leave the glass roof closed and you can.
It s now a garage queen unfortunately.
The biggest change over the old targa however is the inclusion of a hinged rear window the first to appear on any 911.
The glass roof retracted underneath the rear window revealing a large opening.
Before you actually replace the switch you may want to try re setting it.
The roof is fantastic if it s set up right and very convenient.
Mine has had a few issues though including.
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A common failure item is the sunroof actuation switch on the front panel.
A shade was there to help prevent the greenhouse effect of the closed roof.
It sounds bad but to be fair most are straightforward to address.
Badly adjusted worm drives worn parts poorly adjusted fitting leading to wind noise and leaks.
Again dan can offer some advice on how to adust.
This person may have a problem in that the factory seal may not be fitting properly.
Many times this can resolve a faulty system.
This is done by fully closing the sunroof and holding the button down for ten seconds after the roof has closed.
This system was a complete redesign as previous targa models had a removable roof section and a wide b pillar functioning as a roll bar.