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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,140
Posted By Stl-986
Pass side for all the seats is easy. there is no...

Pass side for all the seats is easy. there is no canbus controller for it. heat is just a 2 wire +12v & gnd and seat power is the same. Driver is same for heat. but not for seat power

Seats...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,323
Posted By Stl-986
With 160k miles I think the IMS is the least of...

With 160k miles I think the IMS is the least of possible issues you would need to worry about. Even if you only put half those miles on yourself I think your tip will give out before your IMS does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By Stl-986
look at the bulb socket. Most likely corrosion...

look at the bulb socket. Most likely corrosion there. common on every car. Time, copper & water dont work well together
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By Stl-986
Another thing....how do they know it was the...

Another thing....how do they know it was the immobilizer that fixes it if they didn't program in a key? Sounds fishy to me. I would find an indy shop that local club members use that is trusted...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By Stl-986
Is it the DME or immobilier? 2 very different...

Is it the DME or immobilier? 2 very different things. Your note said the immobilizer was the issue. Isn't the DME in the trunk on that model or is it in the pass footwell by the firewall?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Stl-986
Put some cardboard under the car, will help show...

Put some cardboard under the car, will help show where it is coming from.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Stl-986
you could still have bad gas in the tank. Put...

you could still have bad gas in the tank. Put some Heat it in for a couple of tanks to help get any water out.

Could also be a loose ground wire. But as a test I would put it in neutral when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By Stl-986
If he has the tags then they absolutely can add...

If he has the tags then they absolutely can add them. They or the immobilizer dont know if they are "used", sitting on a shelf in the back of a warehouse or 5 minutes off the mfg line. The tags are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 899
Posted By Stl-986
the fact that you got lights to work means you...

the fact that you got lights to work means you are getting something into the battery. Just keep it closed up and charging. Give it a day. you are putting very low current into the battery so it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 899
Posted By Stl-986
If the battery is hooked up, then charging via...

If the battery is hooked up, then charging via the 12v outlet will work. Will take a while to get it to the point where you can start the car (at least a day depending on how dead the battery is). ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,377
Posted By Stl-986
you could also just put a toggle switch in line...

you could also just put a toggle switch in line with the 12v+ wire.

What work are you doing though in the front trunk when it's dark out?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Stl-986
Fall is a good time to sell usually, but if not...

Fall is a good time to sell usually, but if not sold by end of october, hold on to it till April. winter is never a good time to sell a convertible (except jeep wranglers). Spring is better right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By Stl-986
The door speakers are subs, not 2 way speakers. ...

The door speakers are subs, not 2 way speakers. You wont hear them like the dash speakers.

If you hear anything at all then the amp isn't an issue
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Stl-986
In all honesty any "data" from 2020-2023 should...

In all honesty any "data" from 2020-2023 should be completely discarded. The market was very different than normal. When a used Honda Accord sells for more then what a new one is, you know the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,747
Posted By Stl-986
AOS wont make any noise. I suggest taking it...

AOS wont make any noise.

I suggest taking it to a mechanic
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-12-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By Stl-986
Sent you a PM

Sent you a PM
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By Stl-986
You are right. I went through and re-read it...

You are right. I went through and re-read it again.

If I remember right the only painful one to do is the upper one on bank 2 (drivers side). Think you have to move the AC out of the way for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By Stl-986
Would like to see how you can replace the...

Would like to see how you can replace the tensioner without taking the cam cover off. You can't even replace the solenoid without taking the cover off.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,513
Posted By Stl-986
prob not the ones that were used, but these are...

prob not the ones that were used, but these are glass suction cups: https://www.amazon.com/FCHO-Suction-Aluminum-Vacuum-Lifting/dp/B07HNLYF1J
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By Stl-986
Think he is well past pulling the cam plugs. He...

Think he is well past pulling the cam plugs. He was replacing the tensioner which means the plugs & came cover are off.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By Stl-986
You have either a ground issue, or a battery...

You have either a ground issue, or a battery issue. Doubt the issue is with the resistors since you have problems with the radio and the headlights.

Tighten the battery terminal connections to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,341
Posted By Stl-986
You shouldn't have to drop the engine, but...you...

You shouldn't have to drop the engine, but...you will then ask yourself...why didnt I? It is far easier to do with the engine down then in the car. Bank 1 is easiest..bank 2 is the exact opposite.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,447
Posted By Stl-986
Yup. It's called GOOGLE and SEARCH. Should...

Yup. It's called GOOGLE and SEARCH. Should learn to use them
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Stl-986
Add in a full blown recession and you will start...

Add in a full blown recession and you will start to see high end ticket items starting to drop like crazy. If you are looking for something I would wait till November when people need money for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By Stl-986
Too few of miles for me. Looks like it's been a...

Too few of miles for me. Looks like it's been a garage queen. Wouldexpect a good amount o frubber needing to be replaced due to age. I would take a 996 over that one, even though it is a spyder. ...
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