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Replace convertible top

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I have a '98 Boxster and just replaced the convertible top with a '03 convertible top with a glass rear window.
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Replace b-pillar microswitch and microswitch

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I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor).
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Leading evidence: 'Replace convertible top' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace b-pillar microswitch and microswitch' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace b-pillar microswitch and microswitch

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Suggestion · Original poster
I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor).
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Replace door latch

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Suggestion · Original poster
I should say that a few years ago I replaced the door latch on that side with a genuine Porsche door latch - so my guess is that isn't the issue.
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Use microswitch in the convertible top transmission (

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Suggestion · Original poster
I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor).
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Replace b-pillar microswitch and microswitch

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Suggestion · Original poster
I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor).
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Replace convertible top

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I have a '98 Boxster and just replaced the convertible top with a '03 convertible top with a glass rear window.
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Replace door latch

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Suggestion · Original poster
I should say that a few years ago I replaced the door latch on that side with a genuine Porsche door latch - so my guess is that isn't the issue.
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Use microswitch in the convertible top transmission (

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Suggestion · Original poster
I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor).
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a '98 Boxster and just replaced the convertible top with a '03 convertible top with a glass rear window. I switched over to the updated convertible top transmissions and using the microswitch in the convertible top transmission (replacing the b-pillar microswitch and microswitch on top of the convertible top motor). Everything is working as expected and the light on the dash turns off when the convertible top is in the fully up position or fully down position. I do have a strange issue happening with the passenger window - it sometimes drops (like the convertible top latch is unlatched) when I try to put the window up. I would expect that the convertible top latch isn't fully engaging but this isn't happening on the driver's side. Also, sometimes the auto-close (meaning you press the window up button and hold for it to fully close) doesn't work. Do people think this is microswitch related, the window forgot where the closed position is (I've tried training it several times) or something else? Thoughts?

POST 2Original post

Does the alarm work properly? This sounds more like an issue with the door micro switches on the passenger side than a problem with the top.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

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I'm not getting a double beep when I lock the car but do get a single beep (signaling something is open). I agree it sounds like a micro switch issue and seeing as it is only on the passenger side suggests a micro switch in the door, but the micro switches at the inside door pull, outside door pull and the door latch cause the window to drop a little bit and this works perfectly. It is top convertible latch that causes the window to drop more - and this is what I'm experiencing. I should say that a few years ago I replaced the door latch on that side with a genuine Porsche door latch - so my guess is that isn't the issue.

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