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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By obthomas
Danimal If you use a durametic and turn on...

Danimal

If you use a durametic and turn on the OBC and then get a temperature reading on your cluster you have OBC capability.

It takes 4 wires and a ground from the OBC steering wheel stalk...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By obthomas
Keep searching the forums. There are some...

Keep searching the forums. There are some alternatives.

A key at the dealership is expensive.

1. If only your buttons are not working you can buy a switch repair kit and do some micro...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-12-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,090
Posted By obthomas
yes. Cap says use only Toyota fluid.

yes. Cap says use only Toyota fluid.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-12-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,090
Posted By obthomas
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,090
Posted By obthomas
Mine is installed with a 60 amp power circuit...

Mine is installed with a 60 amp power circuit breaker straight from the battery and the relay coil is connected to the windshield wiper power which is local and ignition on.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By obthomas
flashing cel and miss-fires on one side lead me...

flashing cel and miss-fires on one side lead me to recommend looking at a fuel injector
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By obthomas
They look like the supports for seat hinge...

They look like the supports for seat hinge covers. If they are, they are broken in the usuual place.
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 11-01-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
I can close this thread out. I got my used oil...

I can close this thread out. I got my used oil level sensor and discovered it is actually two sensors in one. The oil level sensor operates as a resistor around 7 to 10 ohms. Until now we must...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 10-28-2022, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
[QUOTE=78F350;648950]I did a simple test with a...

[QUOTE=78F350;648950]I did a simple test with a cheap multimeter and some wires with alligator clips. I dipped the sensor in a bottle of oil that was filled to the depth that the sensor was immersed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-08-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,281
Posted By obthomas
You didn't say what year your car is but mine is...

You didn't say what year your car is but mine is a 2003 and the fuel relay switched contacts is powered from the fuse box in the drivers footwell. The ignition switch provides the fuel relay coil...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-29-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
Outstanding it sounds like you could be right...

Outstanding it sounds like you could be right also. I have several more items to button up before I start the engine and I also have to make a trip this weekend so I won't be back to you for a while....
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-24-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
Yes. The idiot lights go out when the alternator...

Yes. The idiot lights go out when the alternator connection goes positive, and the low oil pressure switch is open. In other words when the engine is running.

Really good news if it is true. I...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-22-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
got the cluster working.

got the cluster working.
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-22-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
78F350 Thanks for the testing offer. I will...

78F350

Thanks for the testing offer. I will wait your results. Meanwhile can I get your thoughts on another challenge?

The cluster is acting fairly normal with key on. Most everything seems...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-21-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
Yes it is! Great answer. For the moment I do...

Yes it is! Great answer. For the moment I do not have the sensor, let it go with the Porsche engine when it sold. I shorted the same wires and still got a failure message. I was thinking to buy...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-21-2022, 04:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
It might be easier and cleaner than adding a...

It might be easier and cleaner than adding a Porsche level sensor to the LS3
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-19-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,225
Posted By obthomas
Eliminate the oil level senser

Does anyone know how to eliminate the Porsche oil level sensor and thereby stop the cluster from messaging. 2003 Boxster S.

Thanks
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-24-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By obthomas
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-24-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By obthomas
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-24-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By obthomas
Was a perfectlu good Boxster

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2021, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By obthomas
Sorry I miss-typed $10,000

Sorry I miss-typed $10,000
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By obthomas
Guys, the problem here is your cars are insured...

Guys, the problem here is your cars are insured for actual cash value. This goes both ways when you car is damaged either by yourself or someone else. A 2002 boxster is worth about $10000 today....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2021, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By obthomas
It is called a catch ...

It is called a catch

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,952
Posted By obthomas
There is another approach. Remove the pill...

There is another approach.

Remove the pill from a working key and attach it under the ignition cylinder bezel with tie wrap, shrink wrap or glue.

Buy a plain key online and have it cut to fit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By obthomas
It has a switched 12 volts and is very useful...

It has a switched 12 volts and is very useful when installing an after-market stereo.
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