Automatic Window Lowering - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Lil bastard · 02-25-2008, 09:59 PM

A note of CAUTION! - you have side airbags in the door. Whenever doing any work around the airbags, or the doors, be sure to disconnect the battery (radio code in hand if an earlier model) and wait at least 5 min. before proceeding.

The Airbag circuits remain active for several minutes after turning the ignition Off. This is to insure you're protected for the time it takes to turn the ignition Off and exit the car. If you were to be rear-ended as you were exiting, the airbags would still deploy, presumably protecting you.

An accidental airbag deployment is a very violent thing. Aside from scaring the living ******************** out of you, it could also be injurious.

jcskis · 03-09-2008, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the replies. I finally received the microswitch yesterday and installed it today. Unfortunately, I have the same problem. The window will lower a 1/4 inch when I open the door. But the window does back up as soon as I release either the outer door handle or the inner door handle. If I pull either the outer or inside door handle while the door is open, the window will come down the 1/4 inch. But as soon as I let go, the window goes full up. I've gotten quite good at closing the door while holding the outer handle and letting go as soon as the door closes but I would really like this fixed. Is it possible the new microswitch is bad? When I installed the new microswitch, I noticed that it connected to the outer handle. Is there another microswitch that attaches to the inner door handle that could be causing this problem? I suppose the only other thing this could be is the window regulator. Ideas?

Thanks in advance,
JCSkis

RandallNeighbour · 03-09-2008, 02:53 PM

PM a forum member named "ToolPants".

Jeff has encountered every boxster problem in existence. He may not be able to get back with you ASAP, but he will get to you... he has a lot of people asking him questions.

I've not heard about this particular issue before so that's the best advice I have to offer you.

jcskis · 03-09-2008, 03:10 PM

Thanks Randall. I just attempted to send a PM to Tool Pants but unfortunately he has exceeded his PM quota on the site. He must be a busy man.

Thanks,
John

joshua6060 · 03-10-2008, 05:57 AM

JCSkis, I would love to know how you solve this problem, I am having the exact same issue with my driver side window right now, its more than annoying!

jcskis · 03-10-2008, 10:53 AM

I can post the solution when I determine what is wrong. I read on the PCA forum that this problem can be caused by loose connectors where the wiring enters the door. I took a look during lunch today, but it is running through some rubber seals. Didn't have any tools with me to pop the rubber seals and take a look in there. I am also going to call Auto Atlanta where I bought the microswitch to see if they have any other ideas. When I ordered the switch, I seem to recall them saying that if the switch doesn't fix the problem, then it is the window regulator (evidently an expensive part).