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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 753
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What does your diagnostic device indicate as a...

What does your diagnostic device indicate as a fault code?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
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I would appreciate pics on how to disassemble...

I would appreciate pics on how to disassemble this connector. It is a mystery to me. Thanks!

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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-30-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 344
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Welcome! Tell us a bit about your car? Sent...

Welcome! Tell us a bit about your car?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 808
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For the 986.1, maybe 986.2 is same?, the Xenon is...

For the 986.1, maybe 986.2 is same?, the Xenon is a mono-Xenon and the high beam bulb is an incandescent bulb below the projector. If you have retrofitted these projectors and they have a shutter for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By JDMsurprise
My ICV had a crack in the housing for the...

My ICV had a crack in the housing for the electric motor. This was on the bottom side facing down. So you will need to remove your ICV. I found the crack using a smoke machine. Given the cost of this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By JDMsurprise
My ICV had a crack in the housing for the...

My ICV had a crack in the housing for the electric motor. This was on the bottom side facing down. So you will need to remove your ICV. I found the crack using a smoke machine. Given the cost of this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,741
Posted By JDMsurprise
It looks like the trailing edge of the fabric has...

It looks like the trailing edge of the fabric has pulled away from the frame. I do not know what the fix is, that part of the top is either a sewed seam, glued, or both?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,359
Posted By JDMsurprise
Excellent information. Thanks for sharing! ...

Excellent information. Thanks for sharing!

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-16-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
Posted By JDMsurprise
There should be a helper spring on the clutch...

There should be a helper spring on the clutch pedal under the dash. Has your's been removed?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By JDMsurprise
Share pics please. I want to see what "spring...

Share pics please. I want to see what "spring pre-load to the tightest available (all the way" looks like. That sounds like a terrible idea, unless you like coil bind.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
Posted By JDMsurprise
I think you are getting bad advice. The relay...

I think you are getting bad advice. The relay under the dash doesn't lose power on the load side when you remove the key. You need to verify circuit integrity on the trigger side of the under dash...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By JDMsurprise
Well I didn't have the right tool to remove the...

Well I didn't have the right tool to remove the pin, but a double pronger made from 30 thou MIG welding wire did the trick!

The real problem is old eyes trying to focus on the small fiddly bits!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By JDMsurprise
Thanks JFP, I have access to those. Which one? Is...

Thanks JFP, I have access to those. Which one? Is it a single or double release tang?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By JDMsurprise
De-pin wires at radio connector

Can some tell me the secret to de-pinning the pins on the radio harness? I need to fix some very short (cut) wires.

Thanks,
Cam


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By JDMsurprise
Funny pic from the FSM

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
Posted By JDMsurprise
David, no one is fixing this for you, but you or...

David, no one is fixing this for you, but you or your mechanic. This is a simple 4 pole relay that is super simple to diagnose. I know for a fact that the early cars (and as near as I can tell ALL...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,930
Posted By JDMsurprise
I had the exact same symptoms. Fuel pump relay...

I had the exact same symptoms. Fuel pump relay was not triggered when turning the key to the run position. My problem was bad chassis ground for the circuit. The ground for this circuit is behind...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-22-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By JDMsurprise
Welcome to the forum! Sent from my SM-G781W...

Welcome to the forum!

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-27-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By JDMsurprise
Well it wasn't my awesome diagnostic diagnostic...

Well it wasn't my awesome diagnostic diagnostic skills, nor the tribal knowledge of the forum that solved this problem, it was just dumb luck. I had my dash speakers out and what did I see? Two...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By JDMsurprise
Nice! Maybe I'll do the same, but probably with a...

Nice! Maybe I'll do the same, but probably with a C9 [emoji6]

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-26-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By JDMsurprise
Wipers coming on at engine start

My 1997 Boxster (ROW) 5 speed has a bit of an odd startup condition. Occasionally, perhaps increasingly, the wipers will swipe once upon starting the engine. The switch position is off and that is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By JDMsurprise
Does the BT module play through FM or Aux input? ...

Does the BT module play through FM or Aux input?

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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-08-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,342
Posted By JDMsurprise
Nicely done! Sent from my SM-G781W using...

Nicely done!

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-30-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By JDMsurprise
Looks like generic one size fits all rubber base...

Looks like generic one size fits all rubber base on the bulb. Buy a rubber based bulb and ballast set on Amazon would be my recommendation.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2021, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By JDMsurprise
If I understand right, the airbag light was...

If I understand right, the airbag light was triggered by the repair shop? Likely due to an ignition cycle while am airbag system component was unplugged. I would think you should demand they correct...
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