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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Morph_986
I checked, under seat is dry, plus it is 23...

I checked, under seat is dry, plus it is 23 degrees outside at the moment. I replaced the ignition switch about a year ago. Switch is stiff at these temperatures because the old grease in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 347
Posted By Morph_986
Alarm sounding randomly. Durametric software not reporting any problems. Suggestions?

2000 Boxster S 6 speed.

Two days ago the alarm started sounding randomly when the car was locked and unattended. I fired up my Durametric software. It shows two alarm modules. There was nothing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-31-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By Morph_986
Just a follow up in case anyone stumbles across...

Just a follow up in case anyone stumbles across this thread in the future.

There is very little available about what the 986 does about the evaporation leak check. I have drawn a blank after...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By Morph_986
Fuel evaporation leak check questions

I am hoping someone can answer some questions I have about the automatic fuel evaporation leak check. This appears to be a problem for many owners with relatively little concrete information...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 384
Posted By Morph_986
P0422 code when dropping 1500-2000ft in elevation

My 2001 S has started throwing check engine codes occasionally when the elevation drops my 1500-2000 ft (I live in the mountains). Specifically the P0442 Porsche code 97 minor leak in evaporation...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-16-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By Morph_986
Just goes that you need to check everything you...

Just goes that you need to check everything you learn. The device was called a sensor by the tech, the part description is sensor and the reason for the discussion involved small changes in oil...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By Morph_986
Interesting fact. A disconnected oil pressure sensor throws no code.

An interesting fact I just learned that I thought might be useful to others. It turns out the oil pressure sensor on my 2001 S Boxster had been disconnected at some previous point. The shop that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Morph_986
The car is back. Variocams and AOS replaced. ...

The car is back. Variocams and AOS replaced.

Long story short: No change at all in power. Garage reports it drives as well as any 986 S does at 7200ft and to stop worrying.

I guess I was wrong....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-17-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Morph_986
Are you suggesting that the VBox Sport cannot, or...

Are you suggesting that the VBox Sport cannot, or is not very good at, estimating wheel power? The iPhone app Can calculate wheel power and estimate crank power from a coast down. The crank power...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-12-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Morph_986
Just updating to basically log my situation and...

Just updating to basically log my situation and will update for the benefit of future google keyword searches later.

Sitrep. Checked the air box and filter thoroughly. All clean. Checked the hose...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By Morph_986
I too have been looking at this a bit. There are...

I too have been looking at this a bit. There are three or four common choices, all about $800 by the time you get it all done. I am looking at http://softronicsoftware.com/

The big thing with the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-25-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Morph_986
986 still down on power. Thoughts?

I would like some advice about my 986 (2001 Boxster S, manual, 66k miles) that still seems down on power after completing most of the normal checks and maintenance.

First things first. Power (at...
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