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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,683
Posted By tcoradeschi
Contortion method certainly works. I had switch...

Contortion method certainly works. I had switch problems about 12-13 years ago (IIRC,I could not actually remove the key), and replacing the electrical section resolved it 100%.

Don't ask about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2024, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By tcoradeschi
I’ve been running the factory recommended...

I’ve been running the factory recommended pressures that you note. So far (around 170k miles) so good.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-09-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 225
Posted By tcoradeschi
FS Right Side Headlight 99% complete

Partially disassembled right side headlight (orange lens).

Complete, except for the black fitting on the back of the headlight bucket.

Wiring is in excellent condition, headlight bucket lens is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By tcoradeschi
Here's what the part looks like and where it...

Here's what the part looks like and where it goes. I'm holding the ball in place.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_11151708879031.jpg
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By tcoradeschi
Not sure about your ?2000?, but the power...

Not sure about your ?2000?, but the power controller on my 2003 will shut that light off after some period of time. Maybe an hour, I’ve never actually timed it. Easy enough to verify for yourself…
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By tcoradeschi
headlight help - a part needed

Good day, all. I'm in the middle of doing a halogen to LED conversion on my 03 Base Boxster, using the RetrofitLabs kit. The first one is done and came out great. While disassembling the second one,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2024, 05:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By tcoradeschi
AKA She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO)

AKA She Who Must Be Obeyed (SWMBO)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2024, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By tcoradeschi
It's not a bug, it's a feature! Generally...

It's not a bug, it's a feature!

Generally speaking, "they all do that". Some have reported that playing with the muffler mounting has made a difference. My 03 has been doing it since I bought it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-26-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By tcoradeschi
Looks like 996 355 139 01 is the current fitment...

Looks like 996 355 139 01 is the current fitment both front and rear (except for the 97 model year, which shows as 996 355 139 00).

Thinking it thru - are you sure the termination of the new hard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2023, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By tcoradeschi
Welcome! If you google about, there are lots...

Welcome!

If you google about, there are lots of resources dedicated to Boxster top issues.

What I see is that your clamshell is likely slightly tweaked. You will want to check the stops under...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 291
Posted By tcoradeschi
Have you had the battery tested? Just because...

Have you had the battery tested? Just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s good.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2023, 02:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By tcoradeschi
The heat sinks are for the electronics which are...

The heat sinks are for the electronics which are required to control current flow to the LED.

Remember that the D in LED stands for diode. A diode is, for all practical purposes, an electrical...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2023, 03:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By tcoradeschi
Thanks. Looks like that part fits 2005-2008...

Thanks. Looks like that part fits 2005-2008 Boxsters, so not a good match for my 2003… oh, well. Thanks for taking a look!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2023, 04:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By tcoradeschi
If it's 986 504 119 00, I would be interested!...

If it's 986 504 119 00, I would be interested! The panel on my 03 failed completely years ago and I've never gotten around to doing anything about it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2023, 02:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,158
Posted By tcoradeschi
As pilot4fn noted, you can also get these from...

As pilot4fn noted, you can also get these from Sierra Madre Collection, rather than using a generic part.

headlight-lens-set-986-996-99-05-p32132
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2023, 02:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,158
Posted By tcoradeschi
Sealed beams? Better off duct taping a flashlight...

Sealed beams? Better off duct taping a flashlight to the fender.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2023, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By tcoradeschi
There are a bunch of VIN decoders out there. Here...

There are a bunch of VIN decoders out there. Here is one

https://rennlist.com/forums/vindecoder.php
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-07-2023, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By tcoradeschi
How far out of spec is it?

How far out of spec is it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2023, 02:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By tcoradeschi
Short answer (long one, too) is: take it apart. I...

Short answer (long one, too) is: take it apart. I suspect that once you pull off the rotor, you will know what is wrong.

There is a funky hinged piece which goes on the end of the cable - it cams...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2023, 02:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,675
Posted By tcoradeschi
Looks like a pretty comprehensive list to me. Did...

Looks like a pretty comprehensive list to me. Did the car come with any service records? Some of what you’re listing - oil & filter, for instance - would not make sense to spend time and energy on,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2023, 03:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,590
Posted By tcoradeschi
JFP doesn’t need for any of us amateurs to agree...

JFP doesn’t need for any of us amateurs to agree with him.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2023, 04:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By tcoradeschi
Detailed instructions are I Wayne’s 101 projects...

Detailed instructions are I Wayne’s 101 projects book and on various websites. You need the 4th stalk, some other bits (connectors, I recall), a Durametric or PIWIS and a couple hours.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 826
Posted By tcoradeschi
Change the URL to https and the warning will go...

Change the URL to https and the warning will go away. Nothing wrong with the site.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2023, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By tcoradeschi
Very cool. I tried removing one w/ alcohol as the...

Very cool. I tried removing one w/ alcohol as the solvent and wouldn’t call the results a success.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2023, 02:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By tcoradeschi
100% spot on!

100% spot on!
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