00 Boxster S Cruise control

[Fhelfrich]

Newly acquired 2000 Boxster S, cruise control doesn't work. No light on the dash comes on when I press the button on the stalk. Any suggestions on where I should start?

[Bullgator]

For my 2000 S the dash light was out, replaced the light and it has worked since.

[Fhelfrich]

Let me get this straight. The cruise won't operate unless the light works?

[mountainman]

check fuses and relays.

[Bullgator]

What I'm telling you is *on mine* I replaced the indicator bulb in the dash and the cruise now works without fail. Only thing I could figure is Porsche didn't want the possibility of setting the cruise control without any indication that it was activated.

[Fhelfrich]

That certainly seems plausible.
Is replacing the bulb a major project? Is it accessible or do I need to remove major parts?

[drew44]

I am having the same issue with my C C (2001 Boxster base)...the light comes on when i turn the key but not when i try and push the button on the stalk to activate the C C. I remember reading somewhere that it is also tied in to the brake light, which i replaced with LED (3rd brake light as well as tail lights). Can anyone confirm this or direct me what to check next. Thanks!!