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 Post subject: Roof problems
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:07 pm 
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Hi, I have a 99 Boxster and seem to be having intermitant roof issues (raising/lowering) - anybody else had similar problems and can offer suggestions would be appreciated

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 Post subject: Re: Roof problems
PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:03 pm 
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The most common problems are a defective microswitch in the parking brake, a defective microswitch in the latch and problems with the relay.


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 Post subject: Re: Roof problems
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:45 am 
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ewan221 wrote:
The most common problems are a defective microswitch in the parking brake, a defective microswitch in the latch and problems with the relay.

+1 to that. That's exactly what happened to mine (handbrake microswitch).
You can test the latch microswitch by pressing in where the latch closes - you can feel the microswitch in the recess.

You can take it to an OPC and expect £100+ bill, although I'm told (after mine had failed and I'd paid the £100), that it's something like £25 DIY job.

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 Post subject: Re: Roof problems
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:59 pm 
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Agree however relays can play up and also the micro switch in left roof gear box, see if screen switch audibly clucks when pressed, easy DIY replaceable

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