06-02-2019, 04:19 PM
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Dead convertible top
my 02 boxster's top just stopped working,I replaced with a different used relay tested to be good Iam told,..is there another relay or fuse I should look for, dealer mention a switch relay when I was looking to replace the large relay,..?? the windows dropped like they do but that was it,..Thanks Frank
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06-02-2019, 07:03 PM
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Yes, there are fuses but also look at switch for your parking brake. It can be bypassed at the top relay. You bend an pin and ground it. Can't remember if its PIN 15 or 18.
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06-02-2019, 08:45 PM
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Pull the parking brake handle up see if the light comes on for the parking break thats the give away. Sometimes working the parking break handle up and down a few times will get it to work.
I bought a easy top really which takes the hand brake relay out but thats an expensive fix, the micro switch is fairly cheap but you have to pull the console to install it.
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06-03-2019, 06:10 AM
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Thanks Gentlemen,.thats very helpful..I will check that out..!!
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06-03-2019, 07:07 PM
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And yes NO dash light with the hand brake on,...
so if I snip off the # 18 pin,..is that all that needs to be done,..? Thanks
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06-03-2019, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flmont
And yes NO dash light with the hand brake on,...
so if I snip off the # 18 pin,..is that all that needs to be done,..? Thanks
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I think on pedros site there are instructions or rennlist, but if i remember its a little little more to it than that. I believe i google cheap 986 Boxster easy top or something.
Or emergency Boxster top bypass. You need to add a jumper but that migt be to make it one touch. 
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06-03-2019, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flmont
And yes NO dash light with the hand brake on,...
so if I snip off the # 18 pin,..is that all that needs to be done,..? Thanks
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No. You need to fix/replace your e-brake switch.
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06-04-2019, 03:05 AM
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Why isn't anyone suggesting the sensor where the top clicks in at the top of the windshield?
The last few times I've gone to put the top down... zero. So, I push my finger up in the hole (where the redclip ataches)... push it in a few times... then it works. Today I'm going out to troubleshoot.
So... check that sensor. It might be wonky.
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06-04-2019, 03:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter986
Why isn't anyone suggesting the sensor where the top clicks in at the top of the windshield?
The last few times I've gone to put the top down... zero. So, I push my finger up in the hole (where the redclip ataches)... push it in a few times... then it works. Today I'm going out to troubleshoot.
So... check that sensor. It might be wonky.
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Because he has already said that the e-brake indicator is not illuminating. Fix what is obviously broken first, then move on to other things (if necessary). 
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