2006 Boxster. Convertible top stuck in service mode error on dash. Spoiler stuck in up mode. Radio not working. In interior lights. Windows won't...

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Hello Paul

How are you doing? Please try to perform the procedure below. If it fails, you will need a scan tool or take it in to the dealer so they can perform the reset.

1. Enter the vehicle and make sure that all doors are closed.

2. Push the odometer reset button while turning the ignition key on.

3. Continue holding down the odometer reset button for approximately 10 seconds until the "Service Reset" message appears in the information center.

4. Release the odometer reset button and press the reset button on the bottom of the wiper stalk.

5. It may take a few attempts with this procedure.

6. If the light is not reset, then a Porsche compatible scan tool will be required to reset it.

Hope this helps and please let me know if there's anything else I can add or help you with. 

Thank you

Relly

Good to hear back from you Paul. Can you please try to remove the negative battery connector of the car and let it sit for 5 minutes before reconnecting it. I'll be standing by for your response.

Do you happen to have a wd 40? I suggest that you spray some in the key hole then put in the key. Turn the key while applying some force with a mallet. Sometimes the gearing inside can be disaligned that's why it won't turn. 

Please click the blue TURN KEY link below. This is not a Porsche but the same procedure applies. I'll be standing by for the result. 

TURN KEY

Relly

Ok Paul... Did you perform the procedure below?

1. Enter the vehicle and make sure that all doors are closed.

2. Push the odometer reset button while turning the ignition key on.

3. Continue holding down the odometer reset button for approximately 10 seconds until the "Service Reset" message appears in the information center.

4. Release the odometer reset button and press the reset button on the bottom of the wiper stalk.

5. It may take a few attempts with this procedure.

6. If the light is not reset, then a Porsche compatible scan tool will be required to reset it.

Ok Paul... the reset procedure should have work already but I am suspecting that there's a problem with the steering clock spring. It is not responding or not communicating with the computer when turned on. I suggest that you take it in to the dealer for physical diagnostics

There's a light on the dash when you turn the key right?

What happens when you push the horn or turn on the lights? Will it work?

Paul... do you happen to have a good battery at hand or can you borrow one? The light should lit very brightly... How old is the newly charged battery?

It can be a short somewhere Paul... Can you try to charge the battery again or get a new one then remove the wires that you installed and secure them with electrical tape

I see... can you try to charge it again them remove the wires you installed. If the battery is old the plates may not hold charge even though our charger says it's full. If the battery plates are not holding charge the voltage output will be weak

That's great to know Paul... get rid of that old battery. Just replace the fuse behind the radio and I believe you'll be good.

Dear Paul, It was a pleasure helping you with your Porsche issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.

Issue identified : Car stuck in service mode
Solution Implemented : Chat with Cx... performed troubleshooting procedures. Adviced battery replacement. Solution Accepted
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