EBrake sensor off and top wont go up?
 

I think something happened with my emergency ebrake sensor as it is not illuminating and the top wont function...any ideas?
Comet

I think there's a sensor under the arm you pull on. I saw it when I removed my center console cover. It could be a fuse too

Yeah I found a old thread linked to this. Seems useful. Anyone know what fuse so I can check?

Boxster Projects | Parking Brake Sensor Switch

Likely the switch on the ebrake. You'll need to pull the access panel on the center console for the brake and have a look. Not a biggee, take your time. The panel is pried away at the top and then pulls up and out. This should give you access to the ebrake sensor (it's a button switch) inside the console...

I had this problem with my 986 when I first got it. There is a little white plastic encased microswitch that sets the e-brake light. It's about $6, or you can use electrical contact cleaner on it.

You can jury-rig your way around a malfunctioning one the way I did (with no tools needed) so I could just get the top to operate:

From memory, on the driver's side of the E-brake you can yank on the plastic piece that covers the mechanism. Then you should see the switch and a two prong plug stuck to it, pull the plug out, stick a piece of wire or a paperclip into it to close the circuit. Jam it in weel and it will stick. Put the plastic cover back on if you want. Voila, e-brake light stays on (but not the tail brake light) and you can operate top at your leisure. I cleaned out the switch and it's been fine since.

Thanks all, I bought the proper replacement part from Pelican for $10 and replaced this morning... All good again, EBrake light works, top functions.
thanks
comet

Just happened to me now
Haven't driven the car for 3 weeks.
Get in it and top won't go down.
Quickly jump on forums and do a search.
This is exactly my problem.
Pulled covers off driver side
U can see the white and black plug.
Pulled it out .sprayed some electric cleaner in in.
No tools needed
Done. Top works..less than 10 min 2 fix including searching this forum.
u guys r great... i am happy now
Good quick advice
Thanks