Instrument Cluster and roof

[frankoo]

I have a strange problem! Few weeks ago I started the engine but the instrument cluster was totally dark and nothing worked... A day later everything worked again!

And now I have the same problem, but the roof doesn't work too! I was driving my car and I saw a little thunder on the instrument cluster and some word maybe "electric" but just for a second and then everything went dark.. All fuses are okey, the Durametric software can't communicate with the car!

Have somebody any idea what would be the problem???

Thx!

[JFP in PA]

Year and model information is always helpful……….

Possible issues are the ignition switch (always a favorite) and/or a bad battery cable or connection.

[frankoo]

:) I'm sorry! This is a Boxster S year 2005 (280HP)

I tried reconnect almost all plugs, used some spray but still wrong... The battery cables are good, but how can I check the ignition switch? I moved the dashboard plug out-plug in the ignition cable but nothing happened!

Thx!

Year and model information is always helpful……….

Possible issues are the ignition switch (always a favorite) and/or a bad battery cable or connection.

[JFP in PA]

The electrical section of the switch is a $15 item and a simple DIY project to replace. There is no real way to test it other than replace it. Do a quick search, you will find several "how to's" as this is a comon item.

[frankoo]

The electrical section of the switch is a $15 item and a simple DIY project to replace. There is no real way to test it other than replace it. Do a quick search, you will find several "how to's" as this is a comon item.

Really thanks!!! I try to replace it!!

[RFM]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/39127-bizarre-electrical-issues/ Read this first, 997/ 987 MY 05 use no longer the previous type of ignition switch mentioned by JFP.

[frankoo]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/39127-bizarre-electrical-issues/ Read this first, 997/ 987 MY 05 use no longer the previous type of ignition switch mentioned by JFP.

So this it totally different from the 986, the ignition switch is one block! I took my car to a Porsche specialist, maybe he can find the problem....

[JFP in PA]

RFM is correct, the switch changed in 2005 and now looks like this:

Instead of this for the earlier cars:

The aftermarket price as also gone from about $10 to over $130......................

[frankoo]

RFM is correct, the switch changed in 2005 and now looks like this:

Instead of this for the earlier cars:

The aftermarket price as also gone from about $10 to over $130......................

Hi everybody!

So, what happened with my car??? After 2 weeks my car works again! THE RADIO CDR24 has a "closure" or cadence and the electrician try to fix it! Now the radio is not in the car and everything (roof, instrumental panel...) works again!

When you have the same problem, please remember this!

Thanks for everybody!