Electric window and alarm question?

[davshar]

Just getting into my 2004 Boxster S. Not sure but when I put the roof up I have to close the windows manually. Is this correct? On other convertibles that I have had they usually go up by themselves when the roof has finished closing. Also having problems with the alarm system. I am not getting any hazard flashers when I lock and unlock with the remote, and it doesn't always lock. I do get a double horn noise occasionally as well which the handbook says could indicate a fault in the system. Would like to try to sort it without taking it to Porsche, any ideas?

[mgfranz]

Yes, manual window close is normal. When was the last time you replaced the battery in the remote?

[Phat Hippy]

Originally Posted by davshar

Just getting into my 2004 Boxster S. Not sure but when I put the roof up I have to close the windows manually. Is this correct? On other convertibles that I have had they usually go up by themselves when the roof has finished closing. Also having problems with the alarm system. I am not getting any hazard flashers when I lock and unlock with the remote, and it doesn't always lock. I do get a double horn noise occasionally as well which the handbook says could indicate a fault in the system. Would like to try to sort it without taking it to Porsche, any ideas?

On MY2001S the windows drop about 3 inches when the center roof latch is released to open the roof. When the center roof is latched in the closed position both windows close automatically.

I would think it would operate the same on a MY2004. But I don't know.

I would check the switch in the roof and make sure your center console is closed. Battery inspection is a good idea.

[davshar]

Originally Posted by mgfranz

Yes, manual window close is normal. When was the last time you replaced the battery in the remote?

I haven’t replaced it so will try that. I can lock it manually with the key and when I get in I have to open the passenger door by operating the lever twice, it then gives me a beep beep alarm.