Where are the limit switches that activate the top not latched dash light?
My top literally fell apart as the glue holding it together failed. The dash light lit up and now stays illuminated even with the top up and latched. I'd like to fix the limit switch.
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The limit switch is at the bottom of the hole that the hook on the latch goes into. Try putting your finger in and pushing the switch with the latch open. If the switch is working the light should go out.
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On the 1997-1999 models there is a switch in the B-pillar just inside where the top hinges. That switch is closed (signal connected to ground) when the top is fully up or fully down. On 2000 and later models, like James's 2003 S, that switch has been moved inside the left side top transmission. Here's a re-labeled pic of the transmission from the Pelican Parts tech article: http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1506527524.jpg I only know this stuff because I have had it all go wrong in one of the eight troubled Boxsters I've bought. :cheers: |
Thank Folks - the windows work fine so I'll be looking at the rear transmission. I put the top up and down a LOT, and the motor is now making a row,row,row,row noise (I might be wrong on the spelling here) when the top goes up and down so there is definitely something going on back there. I also had the top stop dead halfway through opening and closing on two occasions and had to coax it with the top switch to move so it has definitely been healthier. Any thoughts?
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If it was a plastic window, I'd say make it manual operation, but I expect it's glass and since they don't need the fold (Boxster chop) in the window, I'd say fix it.
I have a complete box of parts from an '01 that I can send if you need any part of the mechanism. Quote:
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Well, I have a manual top now, but not for long!
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One way to get that dash light to not light up is to remove the double relay for the top. Don't ask me how I know.:dance: |
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