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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Incorrect assumption

Turns out my seat backs to have an electric adjustment- mine hasn’t functioned since I acquired it so kinda forgot. Duh!

After pulling the right side fuse the parasitic drain relented. Took the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2024, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Update

After replacing DMM probes I went through the fuse panel again and E4 seems to stop the drain. E4 is Seat Back Control, right side.

Oddly my seats don’t appear to be connected to anything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Yep, guess I’ll have to. Probably do the...

Yep, guess I’ll have to.

Probably do the fuse pull again before, and look at the relays.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Follow up

Was getting inconsistent amp reading from my multimeter, turns out one of the lead cables is frayed. Switched to an older one and the readings are still odd.

.10 amps on 10a setting between the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Voltage drop

Major voltage drop.

Every thing off, doors closed, no key, frunk light disconnected, interior lights disconnected, radio off.

Every 45 sec the voltage drops nearly 1/2v but after 15 secs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
Pulled every fuse

No effect.

This car has always hummed a bit after turning off. Sorta like a softer sound similar to a microwave makes but not as loud.

Curuiosly, reattaching the trickle charger to both...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By OldMacTech
97 Base battery drain

My 97 base doesn’t get driven that much, drove it a few miles the other night. A little hesitant to start. Two days later, no start, barely nudged the starter. Charged it up, good start. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-08-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,197
Posted By OldMacTech
Clutch pedal stiff

97 base model, doesn’t get driven much. Went for a drive last pm and the clutch pedal is much stiffer than it used to be. My wife drives it occasionally and I doubt she could now. I read some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By OldMacTech
Thanks for the reasonable responses.....

Thanks for the reasonable responses.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By OldMacTech
Spark plug suggestion

Probably opening a can of worms but looking for replacement spark plugs for a 97 986 2.5. Local dealer quoted me $23 each, gotta be a less expensive option. Just wanting stock specs, nothing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 703
Posted By OldMacTech
Noisy something? AC related

Ok, so I ran over a curb at low speed and busted a left side radiator. Replaced the radiator. No apparent damage to the AC condenser and the AC works. Last PM I notice a grindy/growly/rattle sound...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By OldMacTech
Porsche boneyard near Atllanta?

Son backed into my Passengers door. Anywhere around Atlanta to pickup a door for a 97’?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-24-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By OldMacTech
Seeking passenger door for 97’ model.

Guards red if possible. Within 100 miles of Atlanta if possible.
Vg condition. Ok if no glass.

Non-speaker version.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By OldMacTech
Getting at the vacuum valves und intake manifold

97' 2.5 secondary air pump comes on but throws p0410 and 411 codes. (Might have the numbers wrong from memory but relates to secondary air)

Connected vacuum to the nipple on changeover valve,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,878
Posted By OldMacTech
UPDATe: Goofball repair guy (me) The horn...

UPDATe: Goofball repair guy (me)

The horn repair failed, the the bushings on the bracket were too far gone to be repaired by the 0-rings. Will have to get a new bracket.

Turns out the guy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,878
Posted By OldMacTech
Horn repair fail-suggestions needed

97 base model

No horn, no fuse in horn slot (B3).
Connect fuse horn sounds immediately without pressure on it.
Dissembled airbag and put "o rings" on the four corners of the bracket.
Notice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By OldMacTech
Sorry, posted in a hurry

97 model. 78,000 miles.
Tires are good but not high quality-
1 wheel slightly curbed.
Always had a small shimmy around the same speed but noticeably worse today. ( does not get driven every day)...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By OldMacTech
Shimmys at 75mph, what would it be

Hadn't been on the interstate for awhile, this afternoon got it up to speed.
Around 70-75 when the steering wheel started shaking. Every few seconds it would smooth out but if I hit a little bump...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By OldMacTech
Reviewed the DIY and that gave me a clearer...

Reviewed the DIY and that gave me a clearer picture as to how to proceed.

After looking at my box of parts it appears that on of my pushrods is missing a retainer clip. This is NOT the smaller...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By OldMacTech
Thanks, will spend some time looking at it.

Thanks, will spend some time looking at it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By OldMacTech
Convertible top repair help please

Bought a 97 a year ago, top only operates manually- one of the plastic ball joints was snapped. Thinking about selling it so I bought a couple of ball joints to do the repair.

Some of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Posted By OldMacTech
Dashboard light weirdness

97 model. A couple of my dashboard Lights stay lit after shutdown - the digital speedo and the clock. Just started doing this. They will go off if I lock the door- would hate to run the battery...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,516
Posted By OldMacTech
Dang 97 Boxster, yours and mine are red twins.

Never wanted a red car but liking more every day.

Thanks to all. (it appears from the spare quart inthe trunk that it does have Mobil 1 oil inside)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,516
Posted By OldMacTech
Rattle on startup- worry?

97 with only about 75k on it. Noob owner. Recent acquisition, previous owner promised service records but can't "find" them.

Runs like a top, soon to be doining fluid changes just to be sure they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,058
Posted By OldMacTech
Thanks. I think you're right. Sprayed a little...

Thanks. I think you're right. Sprayed a little contact cleaner around maybe it will work better now.

Jb
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