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Greg M

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  1. This was the first thing I did when the hood would not open and still did not work. However not trusting this method I went out and bought a new switch for 40.00 and still did not work. So, I confident that it's not the switch. Just to make sure I just went out and switched the rear trunk switch to the front hood connector and to my surprise the the rear trunk opened. Now I'm really confused. I don't know if this has anything to do with the actuator not working but the alarm system and the remote key function is not working. My key lead flashes when depressed but nothing happens. I noticed that the transponder light on the dash board does not light up when I depress the key. I can lock the car using central locking button next to the radio. I don't know if this is all tied in together or a separate issue. I've read every comment on how to reactivate key and nothing works. Does anyone have any idea what I would pay at a dealership to have both of these issues fixed
  2. I I have a 2001 Boxster that I can't get the the front hood latch to operate. I've tested the actuator with two jumper wires off the battery and it works. I've checked the hood switch for continuity with a multimeter and was found to be okay. I checked the harness where the switch connects and received just under 12volts from the first wire that runs into the harness(white with red stripe) and second port registered a 5.0 volts(brown) I believe this illuminates the light on the switch. The next two ports register no currrent (I'm assuming this is the neutral side of the harness). This all coincides with the reading from the rear trunk switch which does operate. So I believe the harness that connects to the switch is okay, or I at least know I have power coming into the switch. The next thing I checked is the connection to the actuator. I tested the voltage coming off the harness connector and received a reading of .5 volts. This, I believe, is not sufficient to activate the actuator. So I've concluded that the problem lies somewhere between the switch harness and the actuator connector. Can anyone tell me what I should do next or what I should be looking for. I'm confused because I thought if there was a short somewhere that the fuse would blow.
  3. okay, I checked fuses all okay. I checked the power source at the switch with mutimeter and receiving 12 volts. I checked the connector at the actuator and only receiving .5 volts a significant drop. I'm guessiing the problem lies somewhere between the switch harness and the actuator connector. Would there be any relays or fuses between the two or should I suspect a short somewhere and If I had a short, wouldn't the fuse be blown?
  4. There is no solenoid behind the trim. However I was able to locate the actuator, located behind the driver's side head light.. I tested the actuator with two wires coming off the battery and appears to be working okay. I am now stumped. I traced the wire back to toward the master cylinder and it appears to enter the driver"s side wheel well. Should I still be looking for a SOLENOID?
  5. Thank -you. I'll look for the cable and let you know how I made out Okay, I was able to locate the cable and open the hood. Now what? Nothing appears to be jamming the lock. Where do I find the solenoid?
  6. I have a 2001 boxster that the front hood will not open The battery is okay. Replaced the switch - still no luck. As many of you know this was the first year that porsche went from a mechanical cable to an electrical switch to release the front and rear hood. The rear hood works. Is there any way to open the hood so I can check the locking mechanism. From reading many different articles there appears to be an emergency release cable under the driver's side front wheel well. Is this the case with the 2oo1 model? And does anyone have any thoughts as to why the switch is not activating the latch?
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