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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By greenheckler
1. I replaced the passenger side door lock and...

1. I replaced the passenger side door lock and micro switch. Finally fixed the problem with my window not dropping when I open the door!

2. Added a chrome bezel to my gauge cluster. It is a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,693
Posted By greenheckler
Teleski, would you have the part number? I assume...

Teleski, would you have the part number? I assume it is an OEM shifter? I have seen several posts regarding the installation of a 997 shifter and was not sure if this is the same as a "short...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,014
Posted By greenheckler
Door lock Bolt Stripped - Where to buy?

All,

I am in the process of changing out the passenger side door lock. Two issues:

1. The upper Torx bolt is stripped. I have a starpointed tool, but it seems like the previous owner stripped...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,271
Posted By greenheckler
rear speaker mounts

Juicepro, where did you purchase the rear compartment speaker mounts? I thought they were discontinued.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By greenheckler
How do you clean in between?

What do you all use to keep the area clean in between the wheel bolts? Do you simply take the wheel off every so often? Mine just filthy and wheel cleaner products don't seem to do the trick.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By greenheckler
Looks like a great event. Do I need to be a...

Looks like a great event.

Do I need to be a PCA member to attend even if I don't participate in the trials or autocross events?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,179
Posted By greenheckler
Nice color! I really like the interior...

Nice color!

I really like the interior aluminum accents. Where did you obtain the parking brake and shifter? What paint brand did you use for your center console?

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,233
Posted By greenheckler
Driver's side mirror removal

Hello everyone,
I want to repaint the driver's side mirror as it is in pretty bad shape.

Can someone direct me to instructions on how to remove it? I have seen some reference to the removal of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,741
Posted By greenheckler
BrandonJames I assume you are getting a CEL...

BrandonJames
I assume you are getting a CEL light? I just finished replacing my plugs and tubes today (see my post earlier today asking for help). I had 2 cylinders misfiring because I did not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By greenheckler
Thanks - You are right. I just reread the manual...

Thanks - You are right. I just reread the manual and used the erase function to clear the CEL. Drove it around for 30 minutes - No CEL!!! YAY!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By greenheckler
JFP - How do I clear the codes? Thanks

JFP - How do I clear the codes? Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By greenheckler
CEL - After spark plug / tube replacement - What do I do?

I have done a few searches on this topic, but am not sure what to do next short of flatbedding it to my indy.

I changed all 6 spark plugs (beru) and tubes. I followed the Pelican book and Pedros...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-24-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By greenheckler
I had a bent right rear wheel that caused my...

I had a bent right rear wheel that caused my steering wheel to vibrate at around 70mph. My indy found it when he was replacing my rear tires and noticed it during balancing. The indy sent it to a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,409
Posted By greenheckler
In the process of replacing my waterpump and...

In the process of replacing my waterpump and thermostat. Trying to figure out how to remove those stubborn coolant hoses.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By greenheckler
Coolant hose removal

Thanks Gilles, I will let you know when I raise the white flag.

How do I remove the stuck coolant hoses to the thermostat and the waterpump?

Part of me thinks I should just slit them with a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By greenheckler
Thanks to everyone for their feedback. ...

Thanks to everyone for their feedback.

Gilles - Point taken. I am in Irvine by the 405 fwy and Culver.

Should the entire mount be replaced or just the rubber bushing? I noticed Pelican sells...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,943
Posted By greenheckler
I heard a "thud" behind me...

A few minutes into my Sunday morning drive doing about 68 mph, I hear a "pop" or a "thud" behind the firewall. My first thought was oh crap and I was right. The "battery" light lit up on the dash...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By greenheckler
Thanks Thom and Paul I didn't think about...

Thanks Thom and Paul

I didn't think about the infrared and motion sensors. Are those located on the windshield area by the convertible top latch?

Paul, I do have an aftermarket stereo. Could...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By greenheckler
Alarm goes off frequently in warm weather

2001 Boxster Base 5spd

Yesterday my alarm went off about 5 times 15 to 20 minutes apart. 65 degrees and sunny ( I am in Southern California). Fortunately, I parked it in front of my home so I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-07-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By greenheckler
Got new rear tires and fixed a bent rear wheel. ...

Got new rear tires and fixed a bent rear wheel. That finally fixed a nagging steering wheel vibration I have had since getting the car.

Drove it through Santiago Canyon and through Cook's Corner...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,841
Posted By greenheckler
Hey glane, I literally used my thumb to pull...

Hey glane,
I literally used my thumb to pull the spring loaded bezel out and then with my other hand twisted the headlight switch. Just so that we are on the same page, the bezel is the circular...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 979
Posted By greenheckler
Dash speaker not work

2001 Boxster

My passenger side dash speaker decided to stop working. The door speakers and the driver side dash speaker appear to be producing sound. I checked the balance controls on my Sony...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,841
Posted By greenheckler
Thanks everyone. The problem ultimately was that...

Thanks everyone. The problem ultimately was that I had to pull the bezel out and rotate so that the switch slides out. Pedro's website helped a lot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,841
Posted By greenheckler
Headlight Switch Removal

I know this is a basic question, but I am new to this and not sure how to remove the switch so I can replace it with a new one. See photo.

I removed the 24mm nut holding the unit together. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 33,494
Posted By greenheckler
Guards Red. I also like the slightly darker...

Guards Red. I also like the slightly darker shade of red (don't remember the color name).
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