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Frodo · 07-06-2013, 05:26 AM

As you probably are aware, as part of the security system there is a motion sensor in the Boxster, though I don't know if it's in every model year. Anyway, it only works if the top is up. The red clip inserts into the mechanism above the rear view mirror where the hook from the top normally is clicked in to place when closed. The clip "fools" the car into thinking the top is up, and so the motion detector is activiated. If you reach in and move your hand around inside the car with the clip in place, you'll get the security response (horn honking, etc.).

Ebay's got them, though they're pricier than they used to be. I don't even remember where I got mine, but it was just a buck or two.

07-06-2013, 05:26 AM	#8
Frodo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,999	As you probably are aware, as part of the security system there is a motion sensor in the Boxster, though I don't know if it's in every model year. Anyway, it only works if the top is up. The red clip inserts into the mechanism above the rear view mirror where the hook from the top normally is clicked in to place when closed. The clip "fools" the car into thinking the top is up, and so the motion detector is activiated. If you reach in and move your hand around inside the car with the clip in place, you'll get the security response (horn honking, etc.). Ebay's got them, though they're pricier than they used to be. I don't even remember where I got mine, but it was just a buck or two. __________________ '01 S http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...Sam2JPG1-1.jpg Last edited by Frodo; 07-06-2013 at 05:29 AM.