roof problems on my 996 cab

[jerryharrow]

yesterday when i tried to open my roof with the rocker switch, it would not open, although there was a clicking sound from the roof on the passenger side . Checked the fuses, no issues there. When I tried to open the roof with the key, it opened successfully. However, then when I tried to close it using the rocker switch, it would not close! Eventually i figured I may have to manually close it, so started removing the back seet covers, but before I tried to manually turn the allan key device, i tried the rocker switch again and this time it closed. Opened and closed a few times to test and it worked. However, this morning when i tried to open it again using the ricker switch again, same problem, in that it would not open.

Any thoughts on what this might be?
thanks

[jerryharrow]

when pressing the rocker swtich, nothing happens at all, except for the clicking sound! Although when I opened it using the key, it all operated as normal (clamshell opened, windows dropped).

[jerryharrow]

When I use the key fob, it seems to work, but I guess something to do with te switch, but it seems to randomly work when I take the seat back out!

very stange!

[jerryharrow]

ah cool, that sounds like a simple fix...so nothing to do with the roof motor?

Do you think it is a diy job or best to take it to the garage?

thx

[jerryharrow]

cheers Pontypool, I'll have a go at this over the weekend

[jerryharrow]

so the handbrake sensor is behind the rocker swtich or underneath the handbrake?

what is the part i need to order from OPC, would it be the handbrake sensor or switch? i know it depends on what wrong, but am a little confused as whether i need to check under the handbrake or behind the rocker switch

sorry not familiar with the terms, by 'indie', i guess you are referring to you the garage