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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-23-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,505
Posted By tombea
Clutch Safety Switch

About five weeks ago my car started cranking only when it felt like. The symptoms fir a bad CSS so I replaced the switch and it cranked fine for about three weeks, Then one day it didn't start so I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,235,072
Posted By tombea
Zip-tied my clutch safety switch after the new...

Zip-tied my clutch safety switch after the new replacement had the same non-starting issues as the old one. It appears that zip-tying it did the trick. I think that there are times that the physical...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 840
Posted By tombea
Thaks for the reply. It happens when I open...

Thaks for the reply.

It happens when I open the locked doors, but don't use the switch. That is the same action that you get when you unlock the trunk(s) and then shut them without entering the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 840
Posted By tombea
Smile Locks Again

I have a small problem. My locking system works just fine, too fine. When I unlock the car with the key fob and do something inside the cockpit, and then leave the car it will lock itself about 30...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-24-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By tombea
The garage called this afternoon and the wheel...

The garage called this afternoon and the wheel noise...........the tire. At last!
Thanks guys,

Tom
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-20-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,841
Posted By tombea
You're right Brad:-)). I'll be 72 my next...

You're right Brad:-)). I'll be 72 my next birthday and bedtime gets earlier.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,841
Posted By tombea
That's it Brad. What will removing the tranny and...

That's it Brad. What will removing the tranny and replacing that bushing run?
By the way, thanks for your diagnosis. I'm sure that is the problem.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-19-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,841
Posted By tombea
Leak Around Transmission Linkage

I have had a small leak at the rear of the car for a long time, like a year or two. It appears to be getting worse. I got up under the car and it appears to be coming from where the transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 68,177
Posted By tombea
I'll be 72 in August. I'm a retired CPA. Former...

I'll be 72 in August. I'm a retired CPA. Former cars include a 1964 MGB, 1972 Olds Cutlass convertible, three Mazda Miatas, two of them V8's. Currently in additon to the Boxster, I have a 2009...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-20-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By tombea
I couldn't find the noise so I am at a loss. I'm...

I couldn't find the noise so I am at a loss. I'm not sure how long it has been there because my top stays down for three seasons a year and I don't drive it in the rain. Since you can't hear it with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By tombea
Talking No, all is stock. I am going out in the morning...

No, all is stock. I am going out in the morning and jack up the rear and take my stethoscope and listen in various places to see if I can hear the noise.

Those who would like to take out...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By tombea
Thanks guys, the noise is at the right rear...

Thanks guys, the noise is at the right rear wheel. It is a constant noise when moving but is a little more noticeable when braking. The sound is a subdued "tinny" sound, that will increase slightly...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By tombea
Wheel Noise

Last week I heard a faint noise coming, I think, from the right wheel area. I took it in to the shop and it wasn't a wheel bearing but they couldn't locate the noise.

The noise is rather high...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,595
Posted By tombea
Do all Boxsters have this interior alarm? If so,...

Do all Boxsters have this interior alarm? If so, is the red clip all that is needed to activate it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-27-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By tombea
Motion Sensor

Is the internal motion sensor an extra cost option?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,370
Posted By tombea
It must vary according to model year. My 2002...

It must vary according to model year. My 2002 Boxster S is hot all of the time and I wish it wasn't. I have an MP3 player that I have to constantly pull from the plug each time I shut off the switch....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,515
Posted By tombea
Smile My top stays down most of the spring, summer and...

My top stays down most of the spring, summer and fall. I have owned a convertible of some type for 41 years of my driving life. Top stays down on Interstates and all other types of roads. In the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By tombea
Thanks for the help guys, it was the starter....

Thanks for the help guys, it was the starter. Replaced it with a rebuilt Bosch for $200 and $190 installation.

Tom
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-07-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By tombea
Noise at Startup

For the last few weeks I have been getting a very noisy start-up. In my younger days it would indicate a starter going bad. In this instance it doesn't happen after that first start. I can drive and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-24-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,027
Posted By tombea
Are the 15 and 18 pins modified with the...

Are the 15 and 18 pins modified with the Robo-Top? In watching the installation video it looks as if it is a straight procedure with no modification of any pins.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-24-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By tombea
Hi Tony, I have been looking for a gold...

Hi Tony,

I have been looking for a gold Boxster emblem and I see you have one on your trunk. Where did you get it?

Thanks,
Tom
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,672
Posted By tombea
Sent mine. I'm not here that often but I remember...

Sent mine. I'm not here that often but I remember the kindness shown to me when this site let me post my V8 Miata for sale here. Thanks again.
Tom
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,672
Posted By tombea
Pardon my stupidity, but how does that email...

Pardon my stupidity, but how does that email address work. I would like to send a contributuon but I don't know exactly how to get it to PayPal.
Thanks,
Tom
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By tombea
Sunset not only sells the stalks, it comes with...

Sunset not only sells the stalks, it comes with the wires necessary to do the job.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By tombea
Agree on Sunset, that's where I bought mine.

Agree on Sunset, that's where I bought mine.
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