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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2025, 06:52 PM

Replies: 18

vibration when accelerating

Views: 2,588

Posted By Uwe

Ive got the same issue as well, with all new...

Ive got the same issue as well, with all new suspension, bearings, Bilsteins, trans mounts, engine mount. The car is far from smooth. I did get rid of the 3000rpm deceleration shake by doing all of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2025, 06:35 AM

Replies: 16

Knocking Sound When Spinning Front Rotors Back and Forth

Views: 1,088

Posted By Uwe

I would start with the obvious, eliminate the...

I would start with the obvious, eliminate the wheel hop, tires and the clicking tie rod. The 986 is very sensitive to alignment, so if you are thinking control arms, then do both sides and also...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

11-08-2024, 07:25 AM

Replies: 4

Boxster 986 headlamp cleaning?

Views: 1,585

Posted By Uwe

Pm

Starter986, I sent a private message to you.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2024, 07:18 AM

Replies: 5

Can someone point me to some H7 LED headlight bulbs for my 2002 986?

Views: 790

Posted By Uwe

H7 led

I installed a set of Katana LED's in my 986 in April of last year. I am quite well pleased with them, they are definitely much brighter than the Halogens, and seem to run cooler, which should help...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2024, 07:02 AM

Replies: 6,741

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,530,767

Posted By Uwe

Ugh

..so today I will be taking the front struts back apart. I forgot to inspect/clean/regrease the strut bearings. Clearly, things were going too well to there not to be a snafu.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2024, 06:57 AM

Replies: 1

12a volt light strip

Views: 436

Posted By Uwe

I would think the taillights might be an easy...

I would think the taillights might be an easy access point. Assuming you're referring to the rear spoiler...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2024, 02:36 PM

Replies: 6,741

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,530,767

Posted By Uwe

....continued working on my 2000 S. It is getting...

....continued working on my 2000 S. It is getting all new suspension, bearings, struts and brakes. Today I replaced the front wheel bearings and put the springs back on the new front shocks...Its...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-02-2024, 11:19 AM

Replies: 1

Steering Rack part number search

Views: 411

Posted By Uwe

Steering Rack part number search

Anyone know which steering rack goes in a 2000 Boxster S with manual trans? I am amidst a complete suspension replacement, and am learning that the rubber boots are different sizes for different part...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

11-02-2024, 11:12 AM

Replies: 4

Boxster 986 headlamp cleaning?

Views: 1,585

Posted By Uwe

I have had good success with 3M headlight...

I have had good success with 3M headlight cleaning systems. It's a multi step wet sanding process with a final pass with polishing paste. Diligence matters, go step by step as instructed. It comes as...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-02-2024, 11:00 AM

Replies: 9

How do I properly install a lower control arm?

Views: 960

Posted By Uwe

Probably too late, but dont forget to mark the...

Probably too late, but dont forget to mark the eccentric washer or bolt end before loosening it. There's an alignment factor to this and the rearmost control arm. Your problem was likely that the...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

12-17-2023, 06:22 AM

Replies: 21

Engine Parts before I scrap it?

Views: 2,564

Posted By Uwe

Temp sensor pigtail

Hi! I am looking for a temperature sensor with pigtail. Would have to be the 4-prong version. I know that this usually stays with the car, but just in case....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-10-2023, 09:23 AM

Replies: 23

Coolant temperature sensor connector 2000 to 2002

Views: 6,503

Posted By Uwe

Problem solved

My issue was caused by a rodent, most likely. Found several pieces of blue/red wire and brown wire cleanly severed. No rotating components in the area of damage. ran a new 2-wire loom from temps...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-28-2023, 04:33 PM

Replies: 23

Coolant temperature sensor connector 2000 to 2002

Views: 6,503

Posted By Uwe

Update

Replaced 4-prong coolant temp sensor. No result.
So I poked around in the trunk last night checking "stuff" out, I might have found the cause for my malfunctioning coolant temperature gauge. Indeed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-16-2023, 04:00 PM

Replies: 23

Coolant temperature sensor connector 2000 to 2002

Views: 6,503

Posted By Uwe

Tapping, yes. Harder tapping, Yes. Connector on...

Tapping, yes. Harder tapping, Yes. Connector on temp sensor wiggling, Yes. Fuse, no. I presume that the temp gauge won't have its own fuse, and everything else works fine except the cruise control,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2023, 11:10 AM

Replies: 25

3000 rpm

Views: 5,383

Posted By Uwe

Same here, only different..

My 2000 S has the same issue, very faint on acceleration and cruising, sometimes not noticeable, but very pronounced while decelerating when the rpm's swipe through the 3000+- range.
Ive got nothing...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-16-2023, 10:37 AM

Replies: 23

Coolant temperature sensor connector 2000 to 2002

Views: 6,503

Posted By Uwe

Temp gauge stopped working

My temperature gauge stopped working, it simply wouldn't read any longer one morning. The red indicator seems to be working, it comes on with key on, goes out after start. The coolant level sensor...

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