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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By Pianohawk
Failed bushings on the airbag frame

My horn is sounding with just a slight touch on the steering wheel and even when I don't touch it and the car is parked. A past thread said to search for "failed bushings on the airbag frame" in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,500
Posted By Pianohawk
A/C blowing but not producing cold air

The bentley repair manual says the probable cause of an A/C system not producing cold air is the "A/C compressor is not engaging." The corrective action it states is to "check A/C compressor clutch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,517
Posted By Pianohawk
Flashing reverse indicator when in Park

A previous thread about this topic states that this error may be caused by a dirty "selector switch on the side of the tranny." (see: ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,222
Posted By Pianohawk
@Leeper thank you so much! @oc-boxster lol,...

@Leeper thank you so much!

@oc-boxster lol, I'd be happy to trade...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,222
Posted By Pianohawk
cleaning or replacing 99' Boxster speedometer cluster (backgrounds only)

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/5Na5I45H23Gf3J83N1c7ha227efb4b7981d721343584382.jpg

Does anyone know how to remove the plastic covering the speedometer and other gauges so I can clean the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,284
Posted By Pianohawk
986 Horn Malfunction, Wiring Assembly

The horn on my 1999 Boxster isn't working. I looked at the fuses and realized the horn fuse was fried so I replaced it. Now when I press on the horn, I hear a slight clicking sound, like turning on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,403
Posted By Pianohawk
986 Horn Malfunction Wiring Assembly

The horn on my 1999 Boxster isn't working. I looked at the fuses and realized the horn fuse was fried so I replaced it. Now when I press on the horn, I hear a slight clicking sound, like turning on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By Pianohawk
It's been in a great shop for the past three...

It's been in a great shop for the past three weeks. They did the fuel pressure tests while it was stationary and out on the road. Wasn't holding pressure. Hence all those replaced parts I listed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By Pianohawk
Intermittent Hard Starts

After my 99 boxster is turned off and sits for an hour or two it has trouble starting again. It will crank but the engine does not catch. On the second attempt to start it cranks for 10 seconds and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,735
Posted By Pianohawk
My 99 Boxster also has a hard start up issue. ...

My 99 Boxster also has a hard start up issue. Every mechanic I ask about the CPS tells me that's prob not the cause, it's very frustrating. Please post some quick info on how to replace one. Thank...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Pianohawk
not well, now the engine light's going on...

not well, now the engine light's going on immediately, even if I disconnect the battery. lol
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Pianohawk
Thanks for the replies. I'll test/clean the MAF...

Thanks for the replies. I'll test/clean the MAF sensor this week and if that doesn't help then I'll check out he 02 sensors.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-17-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Pianohawk
Thank you for your replies! I'm going to try and...

Thank you for your replies! I'm going to try and clean out the MAF sensor this week and cheek the fuel relays as you suggested.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-12-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Pianohawk
Need help with engine error codes on 99 boxster

I have the following engine error P-codes:

P0102 (Mass air flow sensor, short to ground/below lower limit/ lean mixture threshold)

P1124 (fuel pump relay output stage, short to ground/below...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By Pianohawk
Need help with engine error codes on 99 Boxster

I have the following engine error P-codes:

P0102 (Mass air flow sensor, short to ground/below lower limit/ lean mixture threshold)

P1124 (fuel pump relay output stage, short to ground/below...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-05-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,287
Posted By Pianohawk
De-snorkling coupled with building a hi flow air...

De-snorkling coupled with building a hi flow air intake = deep, amazing sound.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By Pianohawk
The screws are stripped on the idle control valve...

The screws are stripped on the idle control valve so I couldn't remove the TB entirely. However, I was able to clean most of it and then reassemble everything. Since the car still works, I'll...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By Pianohawk
I have. After removing the 4 bolts attached to...

I have. After removing the 4 bolts attached to the TB, which I've done, Pedro doesn't offer any in depth advice about how to remove the remaining connections. The right side connection is simply a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By Pianohawk
removing throttle body

I've gotten the 4 bolts off on the TB but am having difficulty removing the connections on the left side (idle control valve?)...seems to be attached with 2 bolts and 2 screws. The screws may be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By Pianohawk
I've had this SAME issue for about a year and a...

I've had this SAME issue for about a year and a half now. Money has been tight so I haven't taken it to the dealer yet (ind. shops haven't been able to diagnose it).

Would you explaining a bit...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,507
Posted By Pianohawk
Good idea. I've thought once or twice about it...

Good idea. I've thought once or twice about it but am not sure how to take the grills off or sand them. What kind/brand of black paint did you use?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,507
Posted By Pianohawk
You say it's been proven that increasing the air...

You say it's been proven that increasing the air intake stock tube with a larger one doesn't increase air into the TB but you didn't give any source or cite any dyno or study. While I, from personal...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,507
Posted By Pianohawk
Awesome mod, the sound is amazing! I fixed the J...

Awesome mod, the sound is amazing! I fixed the J tube, no issues at all now. Going to clean out the TB this week.

Has anyone added a cold air intake filter system with this mod?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,507
Posted By Pianohawk
We used PVC pipe. Took only 10 inches or so of...

We used PVC pipe. Took only 10 inches or so of PVC since the 90 degree rubber elbows were so big. It also took us 5 hours from buying the materials to getting it installed. I wouldn't recommend it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,507
Posted By Pianohawk
Surprisingly, the idle is more steady than ever...

Surprisingly, the idle is more steady than ever now. The tiptronic transmission is shifting really smoothly now too. Before it used to hesitate slightly when going into 2nd, fourth, and fifth. The...
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