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Paul 05-19-2013 12:48 PM

Your car has 4 O2 sensors, bank 1 is the passenger side. The sensor in question is on the passenger's side nearest to the head (before the cat). Check the wiring, if it's good the sensor needs to be replaced.

Taj 05-19-2013 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thom4782 (Post 343386)
Bank 1 is the passenger side of the car. Sensor 1 is the O2 sensor in front of the catalytic converter.

It's best if you purchase a sensor that includes the connector. Often, sensors with splices cause faults because the spliced electrical connection is weak.

Hi thom4782 thanks for being specific. Do you have any suggestion where I should buy or which brand I should buy? It seems like 02 Sensor have a wide price range between $50 to $250 starting from ebay to local stores (Autozone $ Orielly's).

Paul 05-19-2013 12:51 PM

The code you are seeing is not related to the locking fuel door. It is caused when the tank is venting fumes to the planet.

Taj 05-19-2013 12:56 PM

Access
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343389)
Your car has 4 O2 sensors, bank 1 is the passenger side. The sensor in question is on the passenger's side nearest to the head (before the cat). Check the wiring, if it's good the sensor needs to be replaced.

Hi Paul ... and I believe I can access the 02 Sensor (Passenger side) from the floor by lifting up the car and not through the main engine (from behind the seat).

Thanks.

Taj 05-19-2013 12:58 PM

Awesome.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343391)
The code you are seeing is not related to the locking fuel door. It is caused when the tank is venting fumes to the planet.

Thankssssss. Now my aftermarket fuel cap goes to the thrash.

Paul 05-19-2013 01:00 PM

You said:
1. Glass not dropping while opening the passenger door. After getting help from our fellow Boxster owners I'm ready to work on this. There are threads where Boxster owner are saying battery needs to disconnected while dealing with the door. i.e. the entire panel will be taken out.

The door has an air bag, disconnect the battery for a few minutes before doing anything with the door.

After hooking up the battery:

enter your radio code into the radio

One at a time, roll the windows the whole way up, then release the button, then hold it down for a few seconds to program the up position.

without touching the gas pedal, turn the key until the idiot lights come on, wait a full minute, turn off for at least 20 seconds to program the off throttle position of the gas pedal.

Paul 05-19-2013 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taj (Post 343392)
Hi Paul ... and I believe I can access the 02 Sensor (Passenger side) from the floor by lifting up the car and not through the main engine (from behind the seat).

Thanks.


Must be done from under the car, removing rear tire helps.

Taj 05-19-2013 01:03 PM

Radio Code
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343395)
You said:
1. Glass not dropping while opening the passenger door. After getting help from our fellow Boxster owners I'm ready to work on this. There are threads where Boxster owner are saying battery needs to disconnected while dealing with the door. i.e. the entire panel will be taken out.

The door has an air bag, disconnect the battery for a few minutes before doing anything with the door.

After hooking up the battery:

enter your radio code into the radio

One at a time, roll the windows the whole way up, then release the button, then hold it down for a few seconds to program the up position.

without touching the gas pedal, turn the key until the idiot lights come on, wait a full minute, turn off, remove key for at least 20 seconds to program the off throttle position of the gas pedal.

Do we have a generic RADIO CODE for every Porsche car or it's a universal code? Where do I get the code.

Thanks.

Paul 05-19-2013 01:05 PM

BTW it is very difficult to siphon fuel from your car, just try getting a hose down the filler tube.

Paul 05-19-2013 01:09 PM

Radio codes are unique, original owners are given a card with the number. Sometimes owners write it in the owners manual or the options sticker on the front hood. Or call your dealer or see one of us that have the factory computer that can read it. Its a four digit number.

Taj 05-19-2013 01:20 PM

Thanks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343400)
Radio codes are unique, original owners are given a card with the number. Sometimes owners write it in the owners manual or the options sticker on the front hood. Or call your dealer or see one of us that have the factory computer that can read it. Its a four digit number.

Thanks Paul. I'll call the dealer tomorrow and see if they would retrieve the radio code... FOR FREE...LOL:)

Paul 05-19-2013 01:23 PM

Only if they know you or if you can prove to their satisfaction that you own the car.

Paul 05-19-2013 01:29 PM

Or join Renntech and perhaps you can get it here:

Lost Radio Code - post your request here - Page 313 - 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) - RennTech.org Forums

Taj 05-19-2013 01:30 PM

Dol
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343402)
Only if they know you or if you can prove to their satisfaction that you own the car.

Well if Porsche has problem with my ownership they need to deal with DOL/DMV:D

Taj 05-19-2013 01:32 PM

Accout Failure with RennTech
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul (Post 343404)

I tried a dozen time to join RennTech but couldn't create a new account. Bummer!

Taj 05-20-2013 09:12 PM

Gentlemen... so I worked with my FUEL FLAP today. I did pulled the hook on the passenger side door. Sprayed some lubricants from both sides; from the door side and the fuel flap side. The actuator is active and the lock is working flawlessly.

The only issue... which I believe that it's a poor Porsche's mechanical system; I have to lock the doors every time I want to open the fuel flap to put fuel/gas:(

Taj 05-20-2013 09:18 PM

Ramps To lift Boxster
 
I've order 02 Sensor today from Autozone (Bosch brand). I'm excited to replace the oxygen sensor by myself.

Is there any idea to lift the car apart from using jacks. I've come across ramps. Seems like the ramps will work to lift up the rear tires. It lift's up 8."

RhinoGear is inexpensive, light and safe:

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