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YOUR RESEARCH1998 Boxter Windows will not work - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch

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Reported fix · Original poster
I have acquired a 1998 Boxter and was having problems with the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Leading evidence: 'Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch' (1 discussions report resolution; 0 report an unsuccessful attempt). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch' (1 discussions). For that action, 1 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. The most frequently reported fix is 'Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch', supported by resolution reports in 1 discussions. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace ignition switch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
It all worked before I changed the ignition switch.
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Use switch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Test light

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Suggestion · Original poster
I don't know which fuse it is on a 1998 so I used a test light on both sides of each fuse in the box.
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Test light and they all seem

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Suggestion · Original poster
I do not have any type of experience or manual on this car so I do not know if they use the same fuse in the panel on the floor but I used a test light and they all seem to have power on both sides of the fuse.
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Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch

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Reported fix · Original poster
I have acquired a 1998 Boxter and was having problems with the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Replace ignition switch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
It all worked before I changed the ignition switch.
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Test light

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Suggestion · Original poster
I don't know which fuse it is on a 1998 so I used a test light on both sides of each fuse in the box.
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Test light and they all seem

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Suggestion · Original poster
I do not have any type of experience or manual on this car so I do not know if they use the same fuse in the panel on the floor but I used a test light and they all seem to have power on both sides of the fuse.
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Use same fuse in the panel

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Suggestion · Original poster
I do not have any type of experience or manual on this car so I do not know if they use the same fuse in the panel on the floor but I used a test light and they all seem to have power on both sides of the fuse.
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Use switch

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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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Actions with reported resolution accounts (1)

These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.

Combined work: Replace ignition switch + Use switch

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that report a fix: 1

1 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Reported fix · Original poster
I have acquired a 1998 Boxter and was having problems with the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi I have acquired a 1998 Boxter and was having problems with the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch and that problem is solved but now the windows will not go up or down using the switch. They do lower when I open the doors and then raise when I close the doors. I can not remember if the interior lights worked when I got the car but they are not working currently. I do not have any type of experience or manual on this car so I do not know if they use the same fuse in the panel on the floor but I used a test light and they all seem to have power on both sides of the fuse. Any ideas what fuse it is or where to look first? Thanks Jim

POST 2Original post

If the top microswitch fails (supercommomon) they will usually go down but not up but I would just try that first. It is up in the center where the top latches, just push it in with your finger a few times and then hold it and try the window and see if that works.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thank you! I just tried that and unfortunately no luck. The dome and door lights are not working either which made me think it was a fuse but I can't find one that isn't good. I don't know which fuse it is on a 1998 so I used a test light on both sides of each fuse in the box. It all worked before I changed the ignition switch. Last night I put the original switch back in but it must now be completely bad because nothing works with the original switch now. I'm wondering if maybe the replacement switch which was an aftermarket one is just no good as well

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