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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By elav
I just realized that I had the window fully up...

I just realized that I had the window fully up when I was trying to find if the cable is loose. Do I need to lower the window for the cables to loosen?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By elav
Window Regulator Question

Hello, I have a '98 Boxster and when I first got the car several years ago I replaced the door latches and a few of the micro switches and the windows have been operating as expected for several...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By elav
The cable should click in so either it isn't...

The cable should click in so either it isn't fully seated or the plastic retaining clip has been snapped off. I sheared one of those fasteners when going to tighten it. Not the best metal so my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By elav
Can you post pictures of the transmissions when...

Can you post pictures of the transmissions when the top is in service mode?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By elav
My guess is that you have the arms on the...

My guess is that you have the arms on the transmission installed on the wrong sides of the car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By elav
Double beep in my case was the result of a faulty...

Double beep in my case was the result of a faulty ignition switch. Cheap and easy place to start...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By elav
78F350 nailed it - I believe that is the behavior...

78F350 nailed it - I believe that is the behavior if you install these upside down.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By elav
Door weather stripping seems to all be in place

Door weather stripping seems to all be in place
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By elav
Thanks - I took a look and all the rubber around...

Thanks - I took a look and all the rubber around the top is present. I found it in the street, so it might not be from the Boxster, but I was working on the Boxster top in the street that day.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By elav
When replacing base sway bars with the M030 sport...

When replacing base sway bars with the M030 sport suspension sway bars - are the bushing different? What about the "U" clamp that holds the bushing?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 448
Posted By elav
Identify this rubber part...

Hello, I have a '98 Boxster and I have been rebuilding the convertible top transmissions due to cracked/broken plastic gears - so I have been spending a lot of time in that area. My son drove off in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 838
Posted By elav
A few other things to consider are... If...

A few other things to consider are...

If you want a hard top, it is cheaper to purchase a car that has it included (generally)
Plastic vs. glass rear window will also determine years you will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By elav
Does anyone have a picture of how this wire is...

Does anyone have a picture of how this wire is run? I keep second guessing myself...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By elav
My plastic clip to route the wire is broken, so I...

My plastic clip to route the wire is broken, so I used a zip tie with it. I believe I have the plastic clip in the correct place but I think I need to route my wires slightly differently (see last...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By elav
Unfortunately I wasn't able to find the tang - I...

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find the tang - I believe it got picked up with the recycling. Sorry!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By elav
Sorry that picture is from the internet - so that...

Sorry that picture is from the internet - so that is the highest resolution I have (as I'm trying to figure this out too). Yes, the micro switch has a metal tang - sounds like yours is missing. My...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By elav
You are correct - it goes on the frame as you...

You are correct - it goes on the frame as you have indicated. There should also be a plastic clip that routes the wire out of the way. I accidentally broke my clip as I routed the wire incorrectly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,777
Posted By elav
For those that are considering swapping at top -...

For those that are considering swapping at top - it is true that a few fasteners on either side hold it in, but also be aware that with at least the 3-bow tops, there is a micro-switch that needs to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By elav
I have a '98 Boxster and had the "2 beeps" when...

I have a '98 Boxster and had the "2 beeps" when locking my car - indicating a fault. After replacing all the damaged micro-switches I still had the issue. No faults shown on Durametric. After I ran...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By elav
Why not just cover the holes with foil tape?

Why not just cover the holes with foil tape?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,319
Posted By elav
If the support is broken, pull the connector out...

If the support is broken, pull the connector out of the support and connect it to the light before installing it. This is a cheap fix and you don't need to go to the mechanic.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 392
Posted By elav
Pulling the tab on the latch mechanism should...

Pulling the tab on the latch mechanism should unlatch the door.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,695
Posted By elav
Before I realized that you can simply buy the $15...

Before I realized that you can simply buy the $15 ignition switch part, I had bought the entire assembly. Honestly, replacing the entire assembly was a bit time consuming but easy. Perhaps do it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 346
Posted By elav
Clip Part Number?

Hello, I have a '98 Boxster and was hoping to get a quick win and swap out my convertible top with another used convertible top in better condition (frame and all). I missed that there is a micro...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By elav
The dash speakers have some non-standard mounting...

The dash speakers have some non-standard mounting but I have a '98 and was able to remove the speakers, unplug the wires and replace the surround foam.
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