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.
Boxster door lock micro switch.
It activates by riding on a cam that rotates with the locking latch.
I did some investigating and found the micro switch that works the window drop with the door handle.
I have seen a lot of window issues in boxsters and 996 s lately.
The boxster door handles and door lock mechanism take a lot of use and abuse over the years and can experience many different failures.
When the door shuts the window will raise back into place.
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 same goes for the convertible tops.
When it malfunctions the problem is more than likely because of wear.
Genuine porsche part recently made.
Micro switch for convertible top latch porsche part 986 613 795 02 check fit below.
When i have had my boxster in for various door.
The first step in fixing any door lock or handle problems is to remove the door panel see pelican technical article.
When the front.
Door panel removal mirror switch replacement follow along with the photos in this project to work through the steps involved in replacing.
The micro switch sits upside down just below the actual locking latch itself.
Boxster see more product details.
Not been lying around.