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Roof problems
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:07 pm
by Happy (& retired)
Hi, I have a 99 Boxster and seem to be having intermitant roof issues (raising/lowering) - anybody else had similar problems and can offer suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
Re: Roof problems
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:03 pm
by ewan221
The most common problems are a defective microswitch in the parking brake, a defective microswitch in the latch and problems with the relay.
Re: Roof problems
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:45 am
by Graham Waller
ewan221 wrote:The most common problems are a defective microswitch in the parking brake, a defective microswitch in the latch and problems with the relay.
+1 to that. That's exactly what happened to mine (handbrake microswitch).
You can test the latch microswitch by pressing in where the latch closes - you can feel the microswitch in the recess.
You can take it to an OPC and expect £100+ bill, although I'm told (after mine had failed and I'd paid the £100), that it's something like £25 DIY job.
Re: Roof problems
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:59 pm
by RSR
Agree however relays can play up and also the micro switch in left roof gear box, see if screen switch audibly clucks when pressed, easy DIY replaceable