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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-01-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By macyfilms
Maf

Thanks guys. $168 is a great price ! Just to update you, here's what i've discovered so far:

response has been about 50/50: cleaning vs replacing, in terms of success. but there is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By macyfilms
Maf

God bless the 986 forum. ask a question, get an answer 10 mins later. why doesn't the rest of the world work this way?

I'll buy the cleaner and give it a shot. strangely enough, i actually...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By macyfilms
MAF & more

1998 986. I got some 1123 & 1125 codes and some power lag and took the car to the shop. They scanned it while driving and said the MAF is bad. On the advice of the forum, I disconnected the...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 12-21-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By macyfilms
98 986

Here's the full info for anyone interested: plastic window has a tear in it. taped up pretty cleanly, but still... power top not working; i think i've narrowed it down to the relay, as the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-21-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,852
Posted By macyfilms
yeah, i still can't get it to run good cold. ...

yeah, i still can't get it to run good cold. frustrating. before i changed plugs the engine temp was much less of a factor. not sure what changed. i'm hoping over the next week the car adjusts...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 12-20-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By macyfilms
New Price. $7500

Okay, you've all worn me down. New price is $7500 firm. Come steal this car. I just changed the oil/filter/thermostat/coolant/plugs/air filter and more. I just need it sold asap! Xmas is 5...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-19-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,036
Posted By macyfilms
Convertible top problems

1998 Boxster. Convertible top does nothing when I push switch. Here is what I've figured out thus far:

Latch switch works; windows roll down when unlatched.
Brake switch works; "Park" light...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-19-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,852
Posted By macyfilms
Interesting situation. I just changed my plugs...

Interesting situation. I just changed my plugs and had a similar scenario. it ran like ******************** for a day or two, especially when it was cold. i got flashing CEL. then i noticed when it hit about...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 12-14-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By macyfilms
98 Boxster. 58k miles. L.A. area.

I've owned this car for 11 years and only drive it a few times a month, so it only has 58k miles on it. This car is clean and dry and solid. Needs a few minor fixes, but it has many, many years and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
i cleared the codes and let the car warm up...

i cleared the codes and let the car warm up before driving. After a 20 minute/ 22 mile drive, the 0306 code did not reappear, so I am assuming this was an isolated incident and was the cause of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
sounds like a plan. I cleared the codes. I'll...

sounds like a plan. I cleared the codes. I'll re-connect the coil and see if i get the 0306 again.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
BC, I agree. my greater concern is the...

BC, I agree. my greater concern is the 1123/1125 reading. i don't know why that is suddenly coming up. I'll snap the coil connection as you suggested. It's unlikely and oil change...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
For the 306, sure look at the wiring, coil and...

For the 306, sure look at the wiring, coil and plug for the 6th cylinder. Wires reversed with another? Coil on tight to plug? Plug looks like? Coil cracked? Switch coil to another cylinder and does...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-14-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
codes !

Thanks guys. I borrowed a reader and here is what came up:

P0306 ; P1125 pending; P1123 pending.

I just changed the plugs, so I am guessing i must have screwed up one of the coils (#6...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-14-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
flashing cel

It appears I can't borrow a code reader in California. The stores won't lend them out. I'm thinking of buying one of the Actron scanners for $149. (the 9180) Any opinions on this? My only...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-14-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,001
Posted By macyfilms
Flashing CEL '98 986

I just changed my oil/filter (15w-50 warm SoCal climate) and my spark plugs. The car started up nicely, but after idling for a while, the CEL light came on. This has happened before, so I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By macyfilms
the switch was just switched out a few weeks ago....

the switch was just switched out a few weeks ago. I'm also not sure how that would affect the windows (?)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By macyfilms
WTF is happening with my windows

Driving my 986 home tonight the windows suddenly each rolled down about 5 inches. I couldn't roll them back up and still can't, while the car is turned on. the only way to close them is to turn...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By macyfilms
I picked up some "PlastiX" at the Autozone today...

I picked up some "PlastiX" at the Autozone today and it worked wonders taking the haze/cloudiness out of my back window. didn't help the slight browning at the very edge, but the rest of the window...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By macyfilms
Rehab Time

After owning my 986 for ten years I've decided to keep it and rehab it rather than buy new. It appears i need to do a number of cosmetic things to give it an updated look and I wanted to get some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,159
Posted By macyfilms
There is a curious design flaw in Boxsters...

There is a curious design flaw in Boxsters wherein if you have locked the car, then the battery goes totally dead, there is no (easy) way to unlock the hood to jumpstart the car because you can't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,159
Posted By macyfilms
reprogram

The conclusion: dealer could not get replacement DME to work, but made an attempt to reprogram the 'bad' one and was successful. So my car runs again, but it appears i am stuck with a Control...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,159
Posted By macyfilms
dme

well, i bought a used control unit because the dealer seemed confident he could make it work. $300. the wrecking yard said they won't give a refund, but will exchange it if it doesn't work. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,159
Posted By macyfilms
DME control

Hello all. I took my 98 Boxster to the dealer and he tells me the DME (996 618 601 04) Control is shot. $2700 for a new one. I found them used on the internet for as little as $250.

My...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,200
Posted By macyfilms
immob

Well then, it must be my immobilizer, as i connected the wires as you showed me and still no cranking.

I'll have to tow to the dealer this week and see if they can reset whatever it is that's...
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