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john12312 · 04-06-2021, 11:19 AM

Thanks to all the input. The coil connectors are pretty short and only reach the cylinders they service so crossing a connector would be difficult. Unless one of the connecting plugs got messed up but again, unlikely. I'll check out that Foxwell scanner. If it can be used on Honda and Acura as well it would be great. I drained the PS fluid by the pressure line under the drivers side, filled the reservoir, turned the wheels a few times, topped off, turned wheels again, and checked level which was at the lower end of the dipstick when cold.

04-06-2021, 11:19 AM	#7
john12312 2002 Boxster S Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 127	Thanks to all the input. The coil connectors are pretty short and only reach the cylinders they service so crossing a connector would be difficult. Unless one of the connecting plugs got messed up but again, unlikely. I'll check out that Foxwell scanner. If it can be used on Honda and Acura as well it would be great. I drained the PS fluid by the pressure line under the drivers side, filled the reservoir, turned the wheels a few times, topped off, turned wheels again, and checked level which was at the lower end of the dipstick when cold.