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I’m with Husker on #1. I’ve done both rear...

I’m with Husker on #1.

I’ve done both rear bearings on my 2000 S since I’ve gotten it. Driver side was definitely making a noise like you described and I went ahead and did the other side while I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-22-2024, 06:04 AM

Replies: 21

my Boxster is haunted

Views: 840

Posted By Bill Ladd

When I got my 2000s the previous owner had...

When I got my 2000s the previous owner had removed the rods to the top but left the ones to the clamshell.

Clamshell works as it should, just have to pause when it’s at full open to either...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-20-2024, 04:39 AM

Replies: 21

my Boxster is haunted

Views: 840

Posted By Bill Ladd

I’m with @Maytag. Wet Immobilizer perhaps ...

I’m with @Maytag. Wet Immobilizer perhaps

Starter’s got a good point though…

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-19-2024, 09:45 AM

Replies: 6

Frunk light microswitch

Views: 386

Posted By Bill Ladd

Put your smart phone in there while it’s...

Put your smart phone in there while it’s recording video

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2024, 01:22 PM

Replies: 3

Using Durametric software to diagnose random false car alarms

Views: 258

Posted By Bill Ladd

Look under your driver’s seat to see if your...

Look under your driver’s seat to see if your immobilizer is soaking wet

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-07-2023, 03:38 PM

Replies: 19

No start or crank advise

Views: 737

Posted By Bill Ladd

Thanks for posting the resolution to your issue

Thanks for posting the resolution to your issue

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-30-2023, 04:52 AM

Replies: 9

Fix or delete secondary air injection

Views: 1,147

Posted By Bill Ladd

Holy **************** these AI bots are getting...

Holy **************** these AI bots are getting good.

Forum: New Member Introductions

07-18-2023, 04:10 AM

Replies: 1

new member from montreal canada

Views: 320

Posted By Bill Ladd

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-13-2023, 03:56 AM

Replies: 36

2002 Boxster S No electrical Power at all

Views: 1,955

Posted By Bill Ladd

Glad you got it sorted!

Glad you got it sorted!

Forum: New Member Introductions

07-01-2023, 02:42 PM

Replies: 5

new member

Views: 344

Posted By Bill Ladd

Welcome to both of you!

Welcome to both of you!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-23-2023, 06:16 AM

Replies: 7

Boxter 986 bonnet dont open

Views: 1,431

Posted By Bill Ladd

Sorry man. Hope you get it figured out.

Sorry man. Hope you get it figured out.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-22-2023, 07:26 PM

Replies: 7

Boxter 986 bonnet dont open

Views: 1,431

Posted By Bill Ladd

I couldn’t get mine to work using a battery...

I couldn’t get mine to work using a battery charger on the boost setting. Used jumper cables from a running car and that did the trick

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2023, 01:30 PM

Replies: 36

2002 Boxster S No electrical Power at all

Views: 1,955

Posted By Bill Ladd

@gtstacer - whenever you’ve found your issue,...

@gtstacer - whenever you’ve found your issue, please post here to let us know. So often folks post for answers and then disappear. Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2023, 04:16 PM

Replies: 36

2002 Boxster S No electrical Power at all

Views: 1,955

Posted By Bill Ladd

Keep going. Where does the switched 12 volts go...

Keep going. Where does the switched 12 volts go from the switch? Keep following that 12 volts until it stops and that’s where your problem is

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2023, 04:31 AM

Replies: 36

2002 Boxster S No electrical Power at all

Views: 1,955

Posted By Bill Ladd

Sounds like you have a multimeter. Start tracing...

Sounds like you have a multimeter. Start tracing voltage from the battery and move down the circuit path until you no longer have voltage.

Do you have 12.9v to ground at the line side of the kill...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2023, 03:47 AM

Replies: 20

20 hour trip MN to TX

Views: 1,169

Posted By Bill Ladd

Have a safe and fun drive. I did a similar one...

Have a safe and fun drive. I did a similar one (Baton Rouge to Wilmington NC) many years ago when I bought a ‘97 Mercedes E300 with 380,000 miles on odo and drove it back home. Had a great time!

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

05-04-2023, 02:58 AM

Replies: 10

Garage clean out Durametric, IMS pro etc

Views: 1,019

Posted By Bill Ladd

Thank you! Chasing a code and this’ll help!

Thank you! Chasing a code and this’ll help!

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

05-03-2023, 10:57 AM

Replies: 10

Garage clean out Durametric, IMS pro etc

Views: 1,019

Posted By Bill Ladd

I’ll take the OBD II manual.

I’ll take the OBD II manual.

Let me know how you’d like me to pay, thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-10-2023, 11:37 AM

Replies: 19

why such Bad gas Mileage

Views: 1,173

Posted By Bill Ladd

But not much fun, lol. My 2000S gets...

But not much fun, lol.

My 2000S gets terrible mileage. Turns out the nut connecting the steering wheel to the seat has a leadfoot.

;)