Windows drop on tailgate opening?

[Richard_Hamilton]

I have programmed this feature on mine. Simple to do (with a PIWIS tester), and an excellent improvement.

 

[Giff]

Well isn't that odd, I wonder why Porsche wouldn't do it?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Maybe they didn't know how. It is just a case of setting the coding option in the door control module. I did it on the driver's door only, which works fine, but you can program it in the passenger door too. As for window opening from the remote, I'm not sure it is a good idea, in case you accidentally operate the unlock button. (Common on Gen1 keys). I set mine to remote closing, but not opening.

 

[Giff]

I needed a new spare key so made sure I ordered the Gen2 item that so far hasn't accidentally unlocked the car..

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

They don't make the Gen1 keys any more, but to be honest I prefer the look of them. I got the repair kit for the buttons on mine, which stopped the accidental operation.

 

[Giff]

I notice the door lock button is recessed on the Gen2 key, do the repair kits have this modification? Would be useful if they have.

 

[Giff]

I went to Porsche this morning to have the cruise control I fitted activated. While being accessed I asked for the windows open/close on key to be activated which was fine and the windows drop on rear hatch opening which they could not do.

Does anyone have a UK Cayman that will drop the windows an inch so the rear tailgate can be closed without working against the cabin air pressure? Or is it only a US feature?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Yes they do. Not cheap at about £35, but it fixes the problem. I did a write-up on it here if you try a search.

 

[Buddy]

I just moved the program listing from Tech Articles to FAQ's as it's more likely to be searched for there, when Nick USA programmed mine I noticed that on his PIWIS he just activated the door drop on both doors as the Boxster window drop function for hood opening/closing. I had previously asked the technician at the OPC to do this but as he didn't know if it was possible and at that time I didn't have the listing he refused to do it. So Giff the listing is on the second page of FAQ's, now you have the difficulty of finding someone with a PIWIS, good luck[][] Regarding the key buttons, I have one key with the new buttons and must remember to get a set for the spare such a simple fix but so much better. My son who this week bought a Cayman Convertible ( oh don't they disappoint you? ) has both keys with the new buttons.

 

[Giff]

I think I will print that off and go back to Porsche! Cheers.

 

[Nick_USA]

If you are anywhere near London then I could do it for you.

 

[Giff]

Thanks for the offer, I think I need to invest in a Durametric or similar..

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: Giff Thanks for the offer, I think I need to invest in a Durametric or similar..

If you go the Durametric route you will need to purchase the 'Pro' version as the 'Enthusiast' version is only able to read values from the car; it cannot make the changes you require. The pro version retails at around £700 A Bosch tablet PIWIS clone will cost you around £3K.

 

[gmcraib]

I have a durametric pro. (but I'm in Aberdeen) how do you do it with the durametric?

 

[Buddy]

Hi Graeme, there's a program listing on the FAQ section supplied by one of the guys with a PIWIS you may investigate using that, essentially, it is activating the setting for window drop that the Boxster uses for raising and lowering the roof.[]