Window/Mirror Heater Relay - Turns OFF Early
Boxster9/00 6493
Binder - 6, Body, Ext. Equipment
12-22-00
Rear Window/Mirror Heating Relay
Vehicle Type:
Boxster
Model Year:
As of 2001 (1)
Concern:
The rear window and door mirror heater relay switches off too early.
Information:
It is possible that between September 12th and October 3rd, 2000, that the rear window/mirror heating relay, Porsche part number, 996 615 117 00, switches oft too early (production weeks 31 to 35). After being switched on, the rear window and door mirror heating switches off in approx. 2 minutes. It should switch off after 15 minutes.
The relay could have been installed in production vehicles, and be delivered as spare parts.
VIN ranges, which are effected, are:
98 41S 62 0158 to 98 41S 62 0208 - Boxster
98 01S 66 0170 to 98 41S 66 0205 - Boxster S
98 91U 62 0547 to 98 01U 62 1392 - Boxster
98 61U 66 0419 to 98 01U 66 0948 - Boxster S
The production date of the relays can be found by looking on the attached barcode sticker. The second and third digits (from the left) of the printed number indicate the production week of the relay. When replacing the relay, make sure you check the bar code before installing it in the vehicle.
If a customer complains that the rear window and door mirror heating is switching off too early then the relay must be replaced. The relay in located in relay support 1, position 4.
Parts Information:
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 9: Repairs: Wiring Diagram, Sheet 6 and 23. Boxster Owner's Manual, Page 25 and 111.