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- Porsche 993 (911) C2 1994-97
- Porsche 993 (911) C4 1994-97
Convertible Top Drive Cable. Porsche 993 Cabriolet.
Restore the reliable motion of your Porsche 993 Cabriolet’s
soft-top system with this high-quality replacement convertible top drive
cable. Precision-engineered to the original dimensions, this replacement
cable ensures smooth, synchronised operation of the roof drive mechanism and
consistent performance over time.
Fits:
Porsche 993 (911) C2 1995-97
Porsche 993 (911) C4 1995-97
VIN Range: From # 996TS341001
Diagram Ref No 11 and 11a
What This Product Does:
• The convertible top drive cable connects the electric
motor and transmission units to each side of the soft-top frame, synchronising
movement and ensuring both sides of the roof open and close evenly.
• It transmits torque from the roof motor drive to the gear mechanisms in each
roof hinge, allowing precise folding, latching, and sealing of the Cabriolet
top.
• A well-fitted cable ensures balanced drive force distribution, quiet
operation, and smooth folding motion of the 993’s iconic soft-top system.
Symptoms & Signs Of Wear / When To Replace:
• Uneven or jerky roof operation — one side of the top may
rise or lower faster than the other.
• Audible clicking, slipping, or grinding noises from within the roof drive
system.
• Roof fails to close fully, stops midway, or triggers warning lights due to
cable tension loss.
• Frayed, stretched, or snapped cable ends found during inspection of the
convertible drive assembly.
• If the soft-top motor or drive gears have been replaced, always inspect and
replace old cables to maintain alignment and performance.
Why Replacement Matters:
• Restores smooth and balanced roof motion: A worn or
broken drive cable can cause misalignment between left and right sides, risking
frame twist or soft-top fabric damage.
• Prevents costly motor or gearbox damage: A binding or stretched cable
can overload the roof motor or strip internal gears — timely replacement
prevents cascading failures.
• Long-term reliability: High-grade cable replacements are built to
withstand the repeated stress and torsion of roof cycles, ensuring dependable
operation for years.
• Ideal for preventative maintenance: If your Porsche 993 roof operation
has slowed or become noisy, replacing the cables ensures future reliability
without major teardown later.
Upgrade or restore your Porsche 993 Cabriolet convertible top drive system with premium replacement drive cables. These precision-built components ensure proper soft-top synchronisation and smooth roof movement, solving common issues like uneven operation, sticking, or incomplete closure. Over time, the original drive cables can stretch, corrode, or snap due to years of torsional stress and lack of lubrication.
By fitting new high-specification drive cables from Design911, you’ll restore perfect alignment, prevent roof motor strain, and eliminate jerky motion. Ideal for Porsche 911 993 Cabriolet owners performing roof repairs, drive motor replacement, or full soft-top restoration.
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
- Porsche 996 GT2 2001-05
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKI 1999-02
- Porsche 996 GT3 MKII 2003>>
- Porsche 996 GT3 RS 2003-04
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 TURBO 2007-09
- Porsche 997 MK1 GT3 / GT3 RS 2007-09
- Porsche 997 MK1 GT2 2007-09
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Porsche 987 Boxster 2005>>
Porsche 996 1998-05
Porsche 997 2005>>
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
Fits Left or Right side
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Porsche 987 Boxster 2005>
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Diagram Ref No. 3
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
A Porsche factory control relay module that governs the soft-top’s electrical and hydraulic functions, ensuring the convertible roof cycles correctly. This is a very common part which goes faulty and stops the roof from opening & closing.
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997 - 2004
Porsche 987 Boxster 2005 - 2008
Diagram ref no 7.
Convertible top relays commonly fail with age due to heat, electrical load cycles, or internal contact wear.
When faulty, they may cause:
• Roof not opening or closing
• Intermittent top movement
• Stuck clamshell or incomplete cycle
• No response from the roof switch
A Genuine Porsche replacement ensures the correct operating logic, reliability, and long-term durability of the roof system.
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- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04
Porsche 987 Boxster 2005-06*
*Important Fitment Information: This component was fitted to all Porsche 986 Boxster models, but only early 987 Boxster models. During the 2006 model year, Porsche introduced a revised version.
For 987 models, this part fits up to VIN:
98-6U702822 (2.7L Europe / RoW)
98-6U722145 (Boxster S Europe / RoW)
98-6U712007 (2.7L North America)
98-6U731340 (Boxster S North America)
Vehicles produced after these VIN numbers require the later version.
This product supersedes Porsche's old part numbers:
- 986 561 479 01 (left) / 986 561 4780 01 (right)
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Diagram ref no 9.
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