Top won't go up or down

[dsorrells]

I have a 2002 Boxster. The top will not go up, or down. The indicator lights show the top to be open, but it is closed and locked. The park brake light comes on when set. When I push the switch to lower the top, nothing happens.

[ttocs]

You might want to check the dash switch. Search Youtube and you'll find videos on how to pop off the dashboard ventilation cover to gain access to the back of the switches. I searched Boxster 986 dash and clicked on the first video. It was in French, but the imagery is universal.

 

Check with a meter to discover if the switch when engaged in either direction closes the contact. Also check fuses.

 

edit: I just realized you said the "indicator light" is active. Mine lights up during top operation and turns off when the top is either fully up or fully down. This might mean that the convertible mechanism has not fully travelled to its ending point. In other words, the top may "almost" be at its "closed" position which leaves the indicator light still illuminated. This doesn't fix the problem but it may indicate that the switch failed during its last operation or burned out a fuse.

Edited April 18, 2018 by ttocs

[dsorrells]

Thanks for the reply. I checked the fuses, but haven't gone any further. I'll start troubleshooting this weekend.

[KC13]

I am having a similar problem.  Did you solve yours?  What was it?  Thanks-

[Guy Infield]

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