How does the window work on a 996 Boxster?

I have seen a lot of window issues in boxsters and 996’s lately. The general operation of the door glass is simple in the 2 cars. 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. When the door shuts, the window will raise back into place.

Is there a window regultor for a Boxster?

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Why does my window not drop when I open the door?

Now there are several ways the window operation can fail (IE, not drop when you open or close the door, or convertible top). There are 3 microswitches in the door. One is triggered by the inner door handle, telling the window to drop when the door is opened from the inside.

What happens when you open the passenger side window?

When I put the car back in service the passenger side door window no longer auto-adjusts when you open and close. Previously, when opening the door with a fully closed window, the window would jog down about 1/4″ – 1/2″ when you lift the door handle and jog back to a fully closed position when the door shuts. The driver side door works fine.

What happens to the window when you close the door?

When the door shuts, the window will raise back into place. The same goes for the convertible tops. When the front release handle is triggered, the windows drop to allow smooth opening and closing of the top. Now there are several ways the window operation can fail (IE, not drop when you open or close the door, or convertible top).

Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche 911?

Listed below are Porsche 911 common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent 911 problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.

How many Porsche 911s have bad IMS bearing?

However, in the real world less than 5% have actually failed or can be directly linked to an engine failure. Porsche shipped approx. 77,000 vehicles to the USA that could have a bad IMS bearing. Even the most enthusiastic counting of IMS failures produces a total around 3500 or less than 5%.

Can you remove the door panel on a Porsche 996?

For details on removing the door panel, see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal. On the 996, when you have the door panel removed, you can view the regulator. The 997 have an inner panel so you will have to watch the actual window.

Where is the window regulator on a Porsche 996?

On the 996, when you have the door panel removed, you can view the regulator. The 997 have an inner panel so you will have to watch the actual window. With your fingers clearly out of the way, roll down the window until it’s about 75 percent of the way down.

How to replace the window switch on a Porsche Carrera?

To remove or replace the window switches you will need to remove the door panel. (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ). Once the panel is off, you can remove the window switch by first disconnecting the wiring. Squeeze the tap (red arrow) and pull straight back.

How do I close the passenger side window?

Start with the door and window closed (up position). Hold the passenger side window button down and keep holding until the window reaches the full down position. Then push and hold the passenger side window switch in the up position until it completely closes. Then release the button, and then push the up position one more time and release.

Why is the window not going up on my Boxster?

I’ve also noticed that the window will drop with when pulling the outside handle, even with the door open on drivers side, which isn’t suppose to. also when closing the convertible top the drivers window will not close automatically, it will drop when you open the top but will not close when you close the latch.

How to remove the door handle on a Porsche Boxster?

The blue arrow points to the connection where the handle itself connects to the door lock mechanism. Disconnect this in order to remove the door lock mechanism (see also inset of Figure 5 ). The purple arrow points to the electrical switch which tells the car to lower the window in preparation for opening the car door.

What does purple Arrow mean on Porsche Boxster door handle?

The purple arrow points to the electrical switch which tells the car to lower the window in preparation for opening the car door. The two yellow arrows point to the nuts that fasten the door handle to the rear assembly, and the green arrows show the two clips that hold the assembly inside the door.

What causes power windows on Porsche Boxster to stop working?

Cause: Water seeps through the rubber gasket in the door jambs to get to the electrical wiring that activates the power windows and shorts it out. Details: This causes the circuit to short and the windows to stop working. After this, it then continues to short until the entire electrical system of the car shorts.

Where are the screws on the Porsche Boxster window regulator?

There are screws located on the regulator that control these stop positions. If the power is disconnected from the car, the power windows lose their reference point for the closed position and need to be re-initialized.

Why is my window not working on my Porshe?

Connect the motor assembly, installed in the door, directly to this virgin source. If you can make it go up and down, then you have narrowed down the problem to the circuit. If not, you know that the problem is in the regulator or the motor. It is possible for the assembly to work, but fail when a window is attached.

Why is my power window on my Boxster not working?

This is the least expensive possibility for a Boxster power window repair. Window regulators are common points of failure on the Boxster. I think this can be attributed to the window rolling up and down sightly every time the doors are opened or closed. The only way to repair this is to replace the regulator. I did a quick search for parts.

Why is my power window not working on my Porshe?

You problem is almost certainly the regulator. This is the least expensive possibility for a Boxster power window repair. Window regulators are common points of failure on the Boxster. I think this can be attributed to the window rolling up and down sightly every time the doors are opened or closed.

What are the most common problems with a Porsche Boxster?

Listed below are Porsche Boxster common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Boxster problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.

How do you test a car window switch?

Now the switch is very easy to test in the car. You can open the door, pull the latch mechanism partially out (leaving the electrical connections in tact), remove the microswitch from the assembly, and push the button. If the window drops when you push the button, then you have found your problem.

What should I do if my auto window is not working?

Roll the windows up and down a couple of times using the auto function to ensure everything is working properly. Performing these steps should restore your auto window function. If it does not, there may be further problems with the system.

What can I do if my window switch is not working?

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How to change the window regulator on a Porsche 911 Carrera?

Squeeze the tap (red arrow) and pull straight back. The switch is held in place by a locking tab (green arrow) gently pry it down and slip the switch out. The 997 doors are a modular design that incorporate an inner aluminum panel within the door frame.

Can you remove the regulator from a 1974 Porsche 911?

Unfortunately, this procedure works best for the 1974-89 911s. On some of the earlier cars, the opening in the door is not large enough to remove the regulator. Instead, the entire window frame and glass must be removed as well, and the regulator pulled out of the top of the door–this varies by car (for example: 1969 912 this is not necessary).

Why is my Porsche Boxster window not dropping down?

If your window is not dropping down when you pull open the door handle, then you probably have an issue with the electrical switch that is integrated into the handle itself. See Project 78 for more details on replacing the handle and that switch.

What kind of Boxster top will go up or down?

986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) (MY1997 – 2004) 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) 986 Boxster Convertible Top Issues and Solutions

How to replace the regulator on a Porsche Boxster?

For details on removing the door panel, see Pelican Technical Article: Door Panel Removal / Mirror Switch Replacement. When you have the door panel removed, you can view the regulator. With your fingers clearly out of the way, roll down the window until it’s about 75% of the way down.

Why does my car window go up when I open the door?

There’s another switch in the door lock mechanism that has failed and is not operating properly. The car probably thinks that the door is still locked and closed, that is why it is raising the window back up.

Are there any problems with the Porsche Boxster?

Below are listed some of the more common problems with Boxsters. An informal poll was conducted on Porsche Pete’s Boxster Board. The results of that poll are shown below. Diagnostic: Driver’s or passenger’s side door won’t open from the inside.

When do you close the windows on a Boxster?

The final window close is done manually on a 2000 986. Later Boxsters (987> I think) fully close the windows once the hood is shut. What you describe is correct. The final window close is done manually on a 2000 986. Later Boxsters (987> I think) fully close the windows once the hood is shut.

What causes a Porsche Boxster door handle to snap?

Cause: A cable inside the door of Model Year 1998 and later Boxsters seems to undergo some stress that causes it to snap. This causes the inside door handle to be disabled. It appears that it tends to happen after having been driven about 1000 to 2000 miles.

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