Light not working
 

Hi

Can anyone help the light has stopped working in the front luggage compartment has anyone had the same problem

Thanks

Mark

Mark, that's usually the very first sign of the IMS getting ready to go out.


























Have you tried a new bulb?

Ims ?
 

Yeah tried bulb can you tell me what the ims is

The front trunk / boot compartment light failed in my 2000 boxster and the cause was the trunk light switch. I was able to purchase just the switch mechanisim and install it to the trunk latch piece but I don't know if this is the case for all years of Boxsters. I the early Porsche days the switch was a simple spring loaded post but the new switches are plastic rotary pieces...over engineered a bit. If replacing the bulb dosen't fix the problem then it's the switch and it's located at the front of the car where the trunk latch lives.

Here's a link to the switch replacement instructions on RennTech:
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?/tutorials/article/123-front-trunk-microswitch-replacement/

You'll need to register and perhaps make a contribution to read it.

I can't tell what year car you have, but I think they redesigned the switch in 2001 or 2002. So if you have a 2000 or earlier car (like me) and the bulb is OK, I would bet it is the switch.

I replaced mine about a year ago. It only requires about an hour and moderate mechanical skills.

Yup, I've got the same problem in my '03. Did a search, read the tutorials, but it seemed like too big a hassle. And $43 + $8.00 shipping (this was back in '08) for the new switch seems sort of steep (well, I guess not for a Porsche). Nope, I think I'll just tuck one of those free, Harbor Freight LED flashlights in there somewhere and use it when I need a light.