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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-04-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By Toyguy
OBD-II Troubleshooting

Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on troubleshooting the following issue.

My new Durametrics tool works fine on the DME and Alarm modules but cannot seem to talk to anything else in the car. ...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-24-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By Toyguy
Thanks for those photos! Very helpful. I'm...

Thanks for those photos! Very helpful. I'm pretty sure what's happening is the lower adjustment gears are stripped but I'll take a closer look tonight when I get back home using these shots for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By Toyguy
You need to have the code read to see what it is....

You need to have the code read to see what it is. Make sure the gas cap is on tightly if you happened to just refuel. I did that just last week and got a CEL. Most auto parts stores can read the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-23-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By Toyguy
Looking for Headlight Assy

The passenger side headlight in my 1998 Boxster has no lateral adjustment and is stuck pointing all the way in. I had it out and looked at it but it seems to be pretty much unserviceable, unless...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By Toyguy
Interesting! I suspected it might be that but...

Interesting! I suspected it might be that but wanted to be sure. I'll just zip-tie it out of the way. Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By Toyguy
Mystery Hose

Wondering if anyone might know what this hose is supposed to go to? I found it laying around under the right cowling panel in the front trunk while cleaning and checking my drain and changing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By Toyguy
Hood latch replacement

Anyone know what's involved with replacing the front hood latch? Does the bumper cover need to come off for that?

I'm chasing a few minor problems on the car, one of which is a single beep when...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-20-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By Toyguy
I've been contemplating changing my color to...

I've been contemplating changing my color to either red or yellow. That yellow really looks good :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Toyguy
Only thing that comes to my very noob-ish mind is...

Only thing that comes to my very noob-ish mind is maybe a bit of heat stretching in the cable so the latch doesn't pull quite far enough. As you drive and the vehicle cools down, it shrinks enough...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By Toyguy
Just closing the loop here. Went out with...

Just closing the loop here.

Went out with some painter's tape on the spoiler. Once I got off the highway and stopped, the tape was pulled off so the spoiler is deploying as it should, so the full...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By Toyguy
Ahh, thank you Oggie - that would make sense. ...

Ahh, thank you Oggie - that would make sense.

I guess that means the slight juddering I feel above 75 is probably something like wheel bearings or tire balance :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By Toyguy
Both excellent ideas - thanks guys! Odd that the...

Both excellent ideas - thanks guys! Odd that the warning light doesn't do anything but go out when you start moving - seems kind of a waste of a good light :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By Toyguy
Rear spoiler troubleshooting

I think there may be a problem with my '98s rear spoiler. Here's what I know:


Manual switch works fine in both directions
Spoiler warning light comes on at startup
Spoiler warning light...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-14-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 702
Posted By Toyguy
Another new owner

Just bought my first Porsche, a well-loved 1998 Boxster. She's got 148K on the clock and $55K in maintenance history :-) Looks to be in really fine shape and was obviously well taken care of. Like...
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