Boxster refuses to start whenever he feels like it!!

[Javi Cooper]

Thanks. Is the DME relay the same as the starter relay?

My local stores only have this one in stock. It shows up when I search for DME relay but not for starter relay. The prongs and their numbers seem to be the same as the Porsche relays (though the 85 and 86 are inverted in the diagram):

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/dme-main-relay/p/duralast-relay-19208/12845_0_0

Here's the OEM starter relay:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99661511000.htm?pn=996-615-110-00-OEM&SVSVSI=1043&fs=0

And the OEM DME relay:

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/dme-main-relay/p/duralast-relay-19208/12845_0_0

All three look the same, correct? I'd like to buy the local ones today. Thanks

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Javi Cooper

Thanks. Is the DME relay the same as the starter relay?

My local stores only have this one in stock. It shows up when I search for DME relay but not for starter relay. The prongs and their numbers seem to be the same as the Porsche relays (though the 85 and 86 are inverted in the diagram):

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/dme-main-relay/p/duralast-relay-19208/12845_0_0

Here's the OEM starter relay:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99661511000.htm?pn=996-615-110-00-OEM&SVSVSI=1043&fs=0

And the OEM DME relay:

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/dme-main-relay/p/duralast-relay-19208/12845_0_0

All three look the same, correct? I'd like to buy the local ones today. Thanks

Pull both relays from your Porsche.
Take them to auto Zone.
They should be able to cross reference the numbers and get you what you need.
If they can't cross reference the numbers find an auto parts store that can.