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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,878
Posted By boxfix
this will work. Ground it and find a place to...

this will work. Ground it and find a place to insert power.....


Third row down from the top and three fuses in from the right side of the fuse box is a 30 amp fuse marked 30.


study the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By boxfix
There are so many 986 parts cars around that I...

There are so many 986 parts cars around that I would not bother.

A 2005 and older 986 is worth $15,000 to 4,000. If they are subject to the slightest accident they get totaled by the Insurance...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By boxfix
interesting.....there are no sensors in the...

interesting.....there are no sensors in the system.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By boxfix
I am not sure if my clamshell is proud or...

I am not sure if my clamshell is proud or embarrassed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,563
Posted By boxfix
My wife's nickname "Mary Andretti" has been...

My wife's nickname "Mary Andretti" has been driving our 2003 986 forever. She loves it. She has not drive my 1973 911 however.....

The Boxster is her car actually, she also has a pristine 2001...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,295
Posted By boxfix
How much that cigar cost??

How much that cigar cost??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,369
Posted By boxfix
YOU should buy our hosts book on projects for...

YOU should buy our hosts book on projects for your...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-23-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By boxfix
it should hold vacuum.

it should hold vacuum.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-23-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,920
Posted By boxfix
the video is ok, but my experience is to start...

the video is ok, but my experience is to start with inserting a vacuum gauge in the system and see if you have 14-18hg of vacuum. The vacuum canister is glued together and can leak. Canister is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-23-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By boxfix
I have a 2003 with a quite fresh and it is a very...

I have a 2003 with a quite fresh and it is a very impressive.

I do know changing fluid can help.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By boxfix
you need codes

you need codes
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By boxfix
I have a very nice 2003 base model with Tiptonic...

I have a very nice 2003 base model with Tiptonic that I am selling if you are interested.

It is a CA car and no rust anywhere. IMS and RMS replaced and a new trans, new tires new battery, New...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By boxfix
\I just went through this with my 2003. ...

\I just went through this with my 2003.

There is a little piece of something that sort of looks like glass almost like a piece of pencil lead that is the immobilizer part. There is a coil built...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By boxfix
-19 should be fine. I fixed lots of leaks and...

-19 should be fine. I fixed lots of leaks and had a leaking reservoir as well. I got around-19 when done and all the codes went away and the OBD2 monitors reset.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,911
Posted By boxfix
Am I missing something? What does that...

Am I missing something?

What does that mean ekam???
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,954
Posted By boxfix
AGREED. Look on eBay for an Elm of a cheap...

AGREED. Look on eBay for an Elm of a cheap reader that will detect codes and erase them......$30 USD or less.

I have a 2003 Boxster and a CEL when I bought it. It had multiple vacuum leaks and a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,911
Posted By boxfix
5I know some will wrinkle their noses on this...

5I know some will wrinkle their noses on this recommendation, but they have been great tires on my 2003 Boxster and less than $350 shipped to my door. Sure I have to pay $80 to have them mounted...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,540
Posted By boxfix
I see lots of people trying to keep the center of...

I see lots of people trying to keep the center of gravity low......I just wonder how they can see over the steering wheel. If you are 5' 5" you need the seat in the raised position.

My wife is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By boxfix
do you have a OBD2 scanner? Check for codes

do you have a OBD2 scanner? Check for codes
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By boxfix
my 986 has always done that. Let me know if...

my 986 has always done that.

Let me know if you find some parts to order.......

I think this is normal operation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,167
Posted By boxfix
I like r1 concepts rotors. Have used them often.

I like r1 concepts rotors. Have used them often.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By boxfix
Well there is so much labor in a good paint job...

Well there is so much labor in a good paint job that $5000 will get you........well how do I say it, not much body work, not much prep and cheap paint. get some estimates and find out
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By boxfix
AGREED......why are they ALL silver????

AGREED......why are they ALL silver????
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,631
Posted By boxfix
I did that and found that the alarm system would...

I did that and found that the alarm system would drain the battery.....a new battery at that.

I too thought it was pretty neat, but just be aware that it acts like the key is in the car all the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By boxfix
YUP.....I have become a vacuum line expert. Had...

YUP.....I have become a vacuum line expert. Had a bad vacuum canister and a main fitting that fell out of the manifold and a few rotted pieces of rubber. High temp silicon lines and brass barbed...
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