Windows don't drop when top is unlatched.

[deliriousga]

Hi All!

I've read through the forums and wanted to get a little confirmation before I order parts. When I unlatch the top to put it down, the windows do not drop their normal few centimeters. Here's what does work and what I've checked:

1) Both windows drop when I open their respective door.

2) I checked the fuses for the windows and all are good.

3) I pulled out the top latch microswitch and it was corroded a little on the two metal dots behind the clicking part of the switch, but still doesn't work.

4) I can't swap the top relay out because I don't know anyone else with a Boxster.

I'm thinking the microswitch needs to be replaced. Are there any other tests I can do to confirm it or should I just go ahead and order the switch?

TIA! :cheers:

[Nick_USA]

Hi All!

I've read through the forums and wanted to get a little confirmation before I order parts. When I unlatch the top to put it down, the windows do not drop their normal few centimeters. Here's what does work and what I've checked:

1) Both windows drop when I open their respective door.

2) I checked the fuses for the windows and all are good.

3) I pulled out the top latch microswitch and it was corroded a little on the two metal dots behind the clicking part of the switch, but still doesn't work.

4) I can't swap the top relay out because I don't know anyone else with a Boxster.

I'm thinking the microswitch needs to be replaced. Are there any other tests I can do to confirm it or should I just go ahead and order the switch?

TIA! :cheers:

Bridge the microswitch with a wire to prove this.

Also do the windows return to the up position when you re-latch the roof (ie drop them manually, then open roof, close roof and then re-latch), if the windows do not raise the microswitch is the problem for sure.

Edited March 9, 2006 by Nick_USA