02 Softtop on a 99

[dennisleonardok]

Hey all,

yesterday I put the softtop from an 02 car in my 99.

Replacing is pretty much straight forward and went without any hassle.
But my old softtop had the B-Pillar microswitch, the new one does not...
I already replaced the roof transmission on the driverside with one from 02, but where can I get the cable to connect to the transmission?

Is there a kit being sold somewhere to just replace the B-Pillar microswitch with a longer cable to connect to the transmission?

Also do I need to replace the softtop motor cover? Mine being a 99 has a microswitch in it, newer ones dont. I will probably also need to replace the relay, but I firstly need to know how to Connect the microswitch to the transmission.

Grateful for any advice on how to tackle this "issue"

[997_986]

I don't know if it couldn't be solved quite simply by replacing the old with a new relay, because as long as your control expects the switches, you have to supply them. A new relay would probably not have all that. But this is only a suggestion and a very long shot ...

The relais from MY 00 onwards is 986 618 199 00 and sits above the fusebox ...

[dennisleonardok]

Originally Posted by 997_986

I don't know if it couldn't be solved quite simply by replacing the old with a new relay, because as long as your control expects the switches, you have to supply them. A new relay would probably not have all that. But this is only a suggestion and a very long shot ...

The relais from MY 00 onwards is 986 618 199 00 and sits above the fusebox ...

Yes thanks, but this wont fix the issue with the B-Pillar microswitch

[Toppy986]

Read this link, hopefully Mike can help you

https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/84105-convertible-top-replacement.html