Ignition Lock Replacement 2000 Boxster S

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

I’ve done this 3 times. Not really that bad and I’m 54. Just have to slide in right. A short screw driver helps. Easier than removing front wheel liners.

I've done both, and difficulty- and PITA-wise I gotta give the nod to replacing the ignition switch. I have a set of the shortest screwdrivers in creation, but there's no room to turn the screw on the passenger side if you get the screwdriver seated. A small, L-shaped flat-blade screwdriver did the trick. Second choice: a screwdriver bit, turned with a small ratchet or wrench.

[DWBOX2000]

I really didn’t find to bad, definitely under an hour. It’s all about position.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

I really didn’t find to bad, definitely under an hour. It’s all about position.

I hate you (no offense). All seriousness aside, most folks who've done it report experiences similar to mine. Perhaps you've sold your soul to the Dark One? In which case, that's cheating.

[DWBOX2000]

Most things take me forever and I usually break something. I have to really force myself to do stuff because things always happen. Just last week I pulled off front bumper to clean radiators. I put back together and now frunk won’t open. 986/996 switch repair is the gift life gave me. 😀. Fortunately, I shine every 10 years or so.

[986andmx5]

I have been putting this job off. Thanks for giving me hope that it won't be too bad!

[DWBOX2000]

Not to sound obnoxious, but just put head under dash, butt on seat and legs out the side. Pull plastic tube out of way and there it is. A head lamp and small screwdriver. Maybe a small flat screw driver to push red wax off.
It’s really not bad. Could pull seat to, just disconnect seat electrical too when pulling our out.