Boxster Door Lock Micro Switch

The micro switch sits upside down just below the actual locking latch itself.

Boxster door lock micro switch.

The first step in fixing any door lock or handle problems is to remove the door panel see pelican technical article. The boxster door handles and door lock mechanism take a lot of use and abuse over the years and can experience many different failures. The micro switch in the lock knows the door is open as the lock is in the open unlatched position and so holds the glass in the lower position. The general operation of the door glass is simple in the 2 cars.

Boxster see more product details. Door panel removal mirror switch replacement follow along with the photos in this project to work through the steps involved in replacing. I did some investigating and found the micro switch that works the window drop with the door handle. Basically when you pull the the door handle inner or outer the window glass will drop about a 1 2 to allow for smooth opening of the door.

The switch is below the lock and upside down and i found that the switch with a plastic plunger was dirty and didn t have any lube on it and was worn to a point that it didn t operated the micro switch. It activates by riding on a cam that rotates with the locking latch. When the latch opens door open the micro switch is activated and the window stays down. Micro switch for convertible top latch porsche part 986 613 795 02 check fit below.

Genuine porsche part recently made. I have seen a lot of window issues in boxsters and 996 s lately. When i have had my boxster in for various door. Not been lying around.

The same goes for the convertible tops.