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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-09-2013, 05:28 AM

Replies: 2

Boxster Dies on Tickover

Views: 1,557

Posted By Legba

Boxster Dies on Tickover

I have a 1998 2.5 Boxster 60k miles.

I had a serious misfire last year and after changing plugs and coil packs finally took it to OPC which diagnosed both failed O2 sensors. At that time they...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-09-2012, 07:00 AM

Replies: 8

Boxster 2002 hesitates

Views: 1,809

Posted By Legba

This sounds similar to the problems I had with my...

This sounds similar to the problems I had with my 1998 Boxster. I think the initial problem was the ignition coils, then things got really bad as i think the misfire contaminated the o2 sensors.

I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Replies: 0

Boxster Misfire Cured. Coils and O2 Sensors

Views: 1,794

Posted By Legba

Boxster Misfire Cured. Coils and O2 Sensors

I posted a problem about a misfire a couple of weeks ago and am pleased that I have now cured it.

I hope the following is of assistance to somebody having similar symptoms...

It started with a...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-10-2012, 06:53 AM

Replies: 4

Interpreting OBD data - What does it Mean?

Views: 19,203

Posted By Legba

That is very helpful and I am starting to...

That is very helpful and I am starting to understand.

However, Things have changed!

I now have both Fuel Sys 1 and 2 showing OL (open loop i believe).
STFT and LTFT all read 0% and do not...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-10-2012, 04:23 AM

Replies: 11

Boxster Key - Spare

Views: 30,496

Posted By Legba

The remote on my keyfob failed (1998 Boxster) and...

The remote on my keyfob failed (1998 Boxster) and when I opened it up I found that one of the two small (very small) microswitches had broken off the circuit board.

I found it quite easy to solder...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-10-2012, 04:14 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

Some very useful responses. Many thanks. ...

Some very useful responses. Many thanks.

Things have changed!

I now have both Fuel Sys 1 and 2 showing OL (open loop i believe).
STFT and LTFT all read 0% and do not change with load.
O2...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-08-2012, 02:43 AM

Replies: 4

Interpreting OBD data - What does it Mean?

Views: 19,203

Posted By Legba

Interpreting OBD data - What does it Mean?

Sorry if this is a bit long but.....

I am trying to interpret some data to track down a misfire and need some help to interpret live OBD data on my 1998 2.5 Boxster (UK spec).

Can anyone tell...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-08-2012, 02:05 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

Interpreting OBD Data - Boxster - Help Please!

Sorry if this is a bit long but.....

I am trying to interpret some data to track down a misfire and need some help to interpret live OBD data on my 1998 2.5 Boxster (UK spec).

Can anyone tell...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-04-2012, 11:56 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

Thanks Radium King, I'll try that. I...

Thanks Radium King, I'll try that.

I borrowed a fault code reader and used live data. I found the following but don't know what it means. Can anyone help?
At the time I had these readings I had a...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-04-2012, 01:30 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

Thanks for the suggestions, I have removed and...

Thanks for the suggestions, I have removed and checked the plugs and there is no sign of fouling and there are no other fault codes.

I think I will replace the coils.

Can anyone suggest...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-03-2012, 08:27 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

I have read of AOS problems so that might be a...

I have read of AOS problems so that might be a possibility, and I have never charged the coils so thanks for those suggestions.

It does smoke a bit on start up occasionally but there is no...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-03-2012, 01:54 AM

Replies: 14

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Views: 4,008

Posted By Legba

Boxster Misfire - suggestions?

Can anyone advise on the following please?

Boxster 2.5 1998 63000 miles.
Serviced 800 miles ago including new spark plugs and air filter. It had been misfiring prior to this and it improved it...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Replies: 6

Is 1998 UK Boxster OBDII Compliant?

Views: 1,642

Posted By Legba

Thanks for your help guys........I'm a slow...

Thanks for your help guys........I'm a slow learner!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2012, 10:49 AM

Replies: 6

Is 1998 UK Boxster OBDII Compliant?

Views: 1,642

Posted By Legba

Bruce, I don't understand. What do you mean...

Bruce, I don't understand. What do you mean "check your PM's"? Is it a chechnical term I should know?

I have been looking online re OBD compliance and I get the impression that USA spec cars were...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2012, 07:17 AM

Replies: 6

Is 1998 UK Boxster OBDII Compliant?

Views: 1,642

Posted By Legba

Thanks Bruce. I have checked and it does have a...

Thanks Bruce. I have checked and it does have a port in the passenger footwell.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-29-2012, 04:05 AM

Replies: 6

Is 1998 UK Boxster OBDII Compliant?

Views: 1,642

Posted By Legba

Is 1998 UK Boxster OBDII Compliant?

Can anyone tell me whether my 1998 2.5 Boxster made for the UK market is OBDII compliant? I believe that ones for the US market are but UK ones may not be.

Thanks

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