Convertible roof not working

[Viper5]

I don't understand the solution. I have a '00 boxster s. Are the 2 microswitches for the newer models? I just have a rocker switch and thats all. My top is working fine, but I wanted to understand what was being said here.

[schoir]

Originally Posted by Viper5

I don't understand the solution. I have a '00 boxster s. Are the 2 microswitches for the newer models? I just have a rocker switch and thats all. My top is working fine, but I wanted to understand what was being said here.

You are confusing the rocker switch on the dashboard with the two microswitches inside the convertible top latch receptacle.

There are two microswitches inside: a plunger type microswitch and a microswitch with two parallel metal strips.

Each one of the two controls a separate function.

Regards, Maurice.

[Log]

My top had been acting erratic ever since i had my windshield replaced a month ago. Finally, the top got stuck half way open. I searched the forum and found this thread.

-My windows came down the 4 inches. so latch microswith #1 in the latch was okay.

-The microswitch under the clamshell was working (light went out)

-parking brake light came on, so that microswitch was working

- the fuses looked fine...so that wasn't it

-Unscrewed the top latch assembly w/ a T25 bit. I put the key in, turned on the electrical power. I touched the metal strips on microswitch #2 with my finger, then voila.... the top closed when I touched the top button.

- next i'll find the bad solder joint and fix it when i get home from work.

For those who have fixed this issue... Should i look at the ends of the metal strips for the area where i need to solder? I could not see the bad solder at first glance.

thanks again!!

Very easy job to tackle if anyone has this problem... I'm no mechanic by any means.