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Topless · 11-06-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by milliemax

My thoughts also. No smell at the exhaust. Did just try to install new ignition switch. The spare new one is defective. It is 45 degrees off on rotation to line up with slot . Played for 2 hours aligning slot (off-on-start) Made in god knows where, can someone help!!! uro parts 4a0905849b A miserable afternoon. My wife keeps asking if it is fixed yet. 99 2.5 90k 3rd owner garaged all records Thanks to all, Max

Sounds like the ignition switch is the culprit still. Look there first. Power to the starter but not the ignition module.... ding ding ding.

milliemax · 11-07-2011, 05:03 AM

I thank all of you for helping. New fuel pump on order. Also tried to order a key switch from Porsche but was told to go after the relay in the trunk area which is controled by the box under the seat. This controls the fuel injection ? Yikes ? I did bypass the fuel pump relay with a jump wire and did not hear a a pump running. There was current draw on the jump wire as a little spark occured each time of connection. So.. the europarts.com key switch was a bust, no pump noise with power to pump. Taking Advil after the key switch afternoon exercise. Thanks again to all of you. Wife calmed down and took the Volvo. Max

milliemax · 11-07-2011, 02:22 PM

OK ! Tnoice-nice car ! Chuckw-Porsche told me to check DME relay ! Thom4782-got one on order ! Jtinsby- You got that right !!! San Rensho-got no one to help me on this--yet !! Topless-ordered new original Porsche switch, no more nock-offs. For all Boxter owners go to The schillings.com or boxter relay charts and print off a copy to keep !! Thanks again to all of you. Car still ---Dead.. MAX

milliemax · 11-08-2011, 12:02 PM

CAR RUNNING ! Thank you all for your help. Each and every one of you were helpful. Thom4782, special thanks to you ----Puel pump ! Ordered on Monday AM got it today at 3 pm. Installed and she runs great again! I am happy to have found this forum. Thanks again to all of you . Max

milliemax · 11-08-2011, 02:17 PM

Sorry FUEL PUMP ! VDO oem $ 216.95 delivered and done with this problem.

jmatta · 11-08-2011, 04:06 PM

Glad you got the car running again with minimal expense and aggravation. I believe someone noted not to let the cars get too low on fuel, as the fuel also acts as a coolant for the pump. I try to never let mine go below 1/4 tank.

blue2000s · 11-08-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

Glad you got the car running again with minimal expense and aggravation. I believe someone noted not to let the cars get too low on fuel, as the fuel also acts as a coolant for the pump. I try to never let mine go below 1/4 tank.

Although there is a cooling effect from the fuel, putting the pump in the tank is a relatively new practice. Before the mid-80s, it was rare. So I doubt the cooling from fuel is crucial to the pump's life.