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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2025, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By Burg Boxster
Sure, you can always remove said switch and with...

Sure, you can always remove said switch and with a bypass jumper wire connecting correct pins test and see if lights return to normal. But suspect after going thru that you'll be right back here. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By Burg Boxster
Assuming halogen lights, right? b/c xenons use...

Assuming halogen lights, right? b/c xenons use one bulb but a sliding lens so if out on low out on high.

Problem remains as me thinks still bulb and you changed incorrect bulb (3 in pod are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2025, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By Burg Boxster
did you measure each or compare to ones taken...

did you measure each or compare to ones taken off? I'd start there...

Can't recall specifically from memory but do not believe they overlap when in stored position...

Good luck :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2025, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By Burg Boxster
Is NOT expected behavior w factory OEM wiring. ...

Is NOT expected behavior w factory OEM wiring.

Likely one of 3 things in my opinion:

intentional (to emulate some late model vehicle signal illumination behavior)
bulb related if LEDs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2025, 05:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By Burg Boxster
Agree w 997_986... wiper arm is original but...

Agree w 997_986...

wiper arm is original but blade installed looks like some aftermarket "better mousetrap" solution. Just grab a pair of Hella or Bosch etc at Rockauto or like and they will use...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-07-2025, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By Burg Boxster
Yikes - it's HUGE - that'd never fit in my...

Yikes - it's HUGE - that'd never fit in my pocket!!! :D

Good luck w sale :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By Burg Boxster
2000 has manual trunk and frunk levers, correct? ...

2000 has manual trunk and frunk levers, correct?

use a very thin flathead screwdriver (slide between the frunk and trunk release levers on driver door sill) and delicately rotate white plastic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By Burg Boxster
I wouldn't leave unattended - if maintainer is...

I wouldn't leave unattended - if maintainer is issue it should fault relatively quickly after start up.

That said, 12.2v on a daily driven (assuming at least good 15min trips) = you're on borrowed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By Burg Boxster
My $ says no questions asked. You'd be lucky to...

My $ says no questions asked. You'd be lucky to find a WallyWorld associate w/ enough knowledge regarding... or concern. They'll simply check receipt against purchase and eligible warranty.

Good...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By Burg Boxster
Not likely to kill battery as JFP notes but...

Not likely to kill battery as JFP notes but possible.

I have had both a Ctek and a Battery Tender Jr. go bad on me. Rare but happens. CTek unit just stopped working - it was ~ 15+ years old so...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-01-2025, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,262
Posted By Burg Boxster
There's a saying the shortest sentence in the...

There's a saying the shortest sentence in the English language is "I do".

Others believe that it is the longest...

Enjoy your 'cheapest' Boxster.

Good luck! :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 287
Posted By Burg Boxster
Pictures would help confirm exact tip you're...

Pictures would help confirm exact tip you're inquiring about (just to be safe) but yes optional 2.5L exhaust tip did just slide over OEM muffler tip. It secured w one Allen screw each side as I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By Burg Boxster
If you have an AGM battery, there will NOT be any...

If you have an AGM battery, there will NOT be any vent ports so you do not need to worry about that tube. Most owners w AGMs typically zip tie the tube unto itself or out of the way. Then it's not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2025, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Burg Boxster
From experience w states less stringent than CA,...

From experience w states less stringent than CA, any status: INC means incomplete and not ready/passable. That's the bad news.

The good news is w a decent drive (use archives to find procedure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2025, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,351
Posted By Burg Boxster
Glad your issue is resolved. Yes, you can...

Glad your issue is resolved.

Yes, you can splice in a cigarette lighter connector; thought you already had one? From what I found on quick search is your maintainer has standard SAE plug...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 01-31-2025, 06:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,131
Posted By Burg Boxster
not ideal but qualifies as an acceptable...

not ideal but qualifies as an acceptable substitution... ;-)
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 01-29-2025, 01:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,131
Posted By Burg Boxster
hate to be the bearer of bad news but that...

hate to be the bearer of bad news but that snorkel ain't never gonna work...

... unless you add 5-7 zip-ties. 🤣

Good luck and have fun!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,351
Posted By Burg Boxster
6a 'maintainer' - that's a lot. My 3A BTJr...

6a 'maintainer' - that's a lot.

My 3A BTJr maintainer is more than enough to handle even dual batteries on my boat.


Here's a quick suggestion... try that same maintainer and set-up as-is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2025, 04:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,351
Posted By Burg Boxster
Majority of newer battery maintainers (from...

Majority of newer battery maintainers (from Battery Tender Jr and C-Tek) auto sense if AGM or lead. Maybe try a new try one? Anecdotally I've had maintainers last 10-12 years but also had a BTJ one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By Burg Boxster
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n e i n . . . . . .
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2024, 05:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,817
Posted By Burg Boxster
sometimes over tightening the other 4 wheel bolts...

sometimes over tightening the other 4 wheel bolts can provide give enough relief on locking one for easier removal w alternative hand tools...

And yeah, best place those directly in the circular...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,420
Posted By Burg Boxster
Might work and ingenuity always appreciated....

Might work and ingenuity always appreciated. FWIW, would recommend only inserting wire into 'load' side of fuse female slot if using this method.


Alternatively...


use a very thin flathead...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By Burg Boxster
he's converting his car from using wheel bolts to...

he's converting his car from using wheel bolts to using studs... aka track studs aka race studs. This is not to be confused w traditional rear press-in lug nut studs (in traditional applications w...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By Burg Boxster
Oh some knucklehead did a quality write up on...

Oh some knucklehead did a quality write up on r&r-ing those many moons ago... ;)

Not plastic but terrible design and quality regardless.

Skip step 1 as it is the only way to get in there. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,147
Posted By Burg Boxster
yes, swap bulbs left to right is first test. if...

yes, swap bulbs left to right is first test. if issue follow then bulb is most likely issue.

if not, then issue upstream from bulb...

If bulb bad, replace pair... unless of course you...
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