Pin 18 Relay Hack? (operating top while moving) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

HIFI · 08-09-2009, 11:11 AM

Much appreciated!

violametallic-S- · 08-10-2009, 02:43 PM

I tried the hack today it worked well, just the problem i had was with pin 15, i bent it and plugged it back in and grounded it with a wire, but it didnt work?

BoxsterLewis · 08-11-2009, 11:19 AM

how fast is to fast to operate the convertable top?

Boxtaboy · 08-11-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterLewis

how fast is to fast to operate the convertable top?

I think you generally do not want to operate the top over 35mph.

Sain0rs · 08-11-2009, 12:20 PM

I think the SmartTop and other similar plug in adapters say not to be going more than approximately 40km/h or 25mph max.

I don't own one and I haven't don't the pin hack so I don't know if that's just being overly cautious or what.

pk2 · 08-12-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterLewis

how fast is to fast to operate the convertable top?

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I shoot for 30 (on deceleration) but I'm sure it's been more like 35+ before. Pretty uneventful but I don't think I'd push it.

Be nice to see how fast you can go at a sustained rate while putting the top up...or holding 1/2 way. Any guinea pigs that need a new top any way?

Also, I think the early years can'T hack it as well the later ones. The top was re-engineered somewhere around 02-04.

Regards, PK

Stroked & Blown · 08-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Are those pins fragile?
i.e. Are the pins likely to break if you decide to reverse the mod & bend them back to normal?

Boxtaboy · 08-12-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Are those pins fragile?
i.e. Are the pins likely to break if you decide to reverse the mod & bend them back to normal?

If you're scared of that happening, instead of bending the pin over, just cover it in electrical tape and then reinsert it.

Kirk · 08-12-2009, 05:25 PM

Ughhh.... I tried and tried and just could not get the electrical tape idea to work. The slot was too tight and would peel the tape back when re-inserting the relay. I ended up just bending the tab. If it breaks.... well then you don't have the safety control of needing to be stopped. Big deal. I bet you can always get one of these relays from a salvage yard pretty cheap too. I wouldn't worry about it, bend it, and be done with it in 30.567 seconds.

BTW, I only operate mine below 25 mph. Just playing it safe and following the Smart Top limit that they set.

Kirk