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Check fuses and top relay

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Check fuses and top relay.

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Check relay

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Fuse is good, how do I check the relay?

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Replace module

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OR.......replace the module with a Comfort Top module.

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Run like this (also bypassed the speed control)

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I've been running like this (also bypassed the speed control) for 5 years without a hitch.

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Check fuses and top relay

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Suggestion

Check fuses and top relay.

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Check relay

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Suggestion · Original poster

Fuse is good, how do I check the relay?

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Replace module

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Suggestion

OR.......replace the module with a Comfort Top module.

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Run like this (also bypassed the speed control)

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I've been running like this (also bypassed the speed control) for 5 years without a hitch.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Put the car to bed for the winter and all was well. Brought it out today and the top won't move. Release the latch and the windows go down but hit the button and nothing. Where should I start? 02 S model, if that matters. Also, it was on a CTEK tender all winter.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

How the bleep do you get the cover off the fuse box without breaking it?? Never mind, just forced it.

POST 4Original post

lol yeah mine stuck a little the other day. Stick your finger in the hole and pull...

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Fuse is good, how do I check the relay?

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ok, found the problem. Hand brake switch. Now, where is that switch located?

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 445973

Its a $5 part under the hand brake. Kind of need to pull the console to get to it, The easier solution is to bypass the handbrake by grounding a pin on the top relay. I've been running like this (also bypassed the speed control) for 5 years without a hitch.

POST 9Original post

Boxster Projects | Parking Brake Sensor Switch gives you a couple ideas

POST 10Original post

Top bypass the hadbrake, pull the top control relay, bend pin 15 out of the socket and ground it to a nearby ground. To drop the top while in motion, bend pin 18 out of the socket. Reference Mike Focke's top section on his Boxster Page.

POST 12Original post

Quotes source post: 445977

Today's project! Please, when your membership is up, allow me to renew it as a small thanks.

POST 13Original post

I had to change that switch, removing the console is pretty easy

POST 14Original post

OR.......replace the module with a Comfort Top module.

POST 15Original post

Quotes source post: 445969

That's what she said....

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