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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2021, 04:15 AM
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Views: 1,271
Posted By obthomas
If your cluster is reporting a different VIN then...

If your cluster is reporting a different VIN then it has most likely been replaced. There are too many scanners and eeprom hacks available to trust anything in the cluster these days. I would get a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By obthomas
I find my strap very useful It is attached to...

I find my strap very useful It is attached to the bottom of the last rear bow. When my top is in the service position it holds the rear bow and thus the entire roof forward out of the way of engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By obthomas
I want to change the VIN but the scanner will not...

I want to change the VIN but the scanner will not do it. I read somewhere if I set the odometer to roll over to 0 that it will boot like a brand new cluster and look for the VIN in the ECM and copy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By obthomas
That is exactly what I did. I changed my 2003...

That is exactly what I did. I changed my 2003 986 cluster to a 2002 996 cluster and adjusted the miles on the 996 cluster to match the actual miles on my boxster.:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,281
Posted By obthomas
odometer reset

I have a 2003 Boxster S. 986. I can confirm without reservation that the Xtool X100 Pro2 scanner changes the odometer to whatever I want it to say with incredible simplicity. Hook up to OBDII...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,836
Posted By obthomas
Just changed oil to 20W50 and got a full number...

Just changed oil to 20W50 and got a full number on the gage. Instead of idling at 1/2 bar I now idle at 1 1/2 bar.:D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2020, 11:24 AM
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Views: 665
Posted By obthomas
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,135
Posted By obthomas
ddrucker I am familiar with molex. That is...

ddrucker

I am familiar with molex. That is why I asked the question. As best I can tell Molex does not make a pin as small as the VW pin needed for this connector. I just finished this project...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2020, 03:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,135
Posted By obthomas
You need to place 4 wires into the connector on...

You need to place 4 wires into the connector on the back of the cluster. At the moment the 4 spots will be empty. Will you please share how with solder and wire you are going to do what you say?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2020, 03:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,836
Posted By obthomas
The 996 instrument cluster has a 0 to 5 Bar...

The 996 instrument cluster has a 0 to 5 Bar analog gage. It is real time as opposed to some kind of averaging or dampening. Mine moves like a tachometer. To be clear, I was not and am not getting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2020, 03:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By obthomas
Of course not. What you describe is not right. ...

Of course not. What you describe is not right. You have a problem.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2020, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,836
Posted By obthomas
The gage is from a 996 and the sending unit is...

The gage is from a 996 and the sending unit is also. The sending unit is new. Both are made by VDO. I think the gage and sending unit are a match.

I find that the 03 boxster oil pressure is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,836
Posted By obthomas
front of the engine right at the bottom of the...

front of the engine right at the bottom of the oil pump.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By obthomas
pins crimped to a wire volkswagen part ...

pins crimped to a wire volkswagen part 000979010E
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,836
Posted By obthomas
Just Finished 996 cluster into 986

I just finished putting a 2002 996 instrument cluster into my 03 986 boxster. I am pleased to report that everything went perfect. I even got the On Board Computer to work full feature.

The one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By obthomas
I am just about finished with this project. The...

I am just about finished with this project. The 996 cluster is in and everything works, just waiting on the crimp pin I need to hook the new oil pressure sender to the cluster.

As to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2020, 03:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,390
Posted By obthomas
my 03 S has the antenna in the windshield and an...

my 03 S has the antenna in the windshield and an antenna amplifier in the passenger side a-pillar
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2020, 05:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,393
Posted By obthomas
No. There is something wrong with your system. ...

No. There is something wrong with your system. My 2003 will go for much longer than two weeks without draining the battery. My alarm system goes quiescent after about a week.

O.B. Thomas
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,393
Posted By obthomas
I have a 2003 Boxster S. When I bought it it...

I have a 2003 Boxster S. When I bought it it had one working key. Right or wrong I took the good key apart and relocated the transponder pill next to the cars ignition switch. I then purchased a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2020, 03:52 AM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By obthomas
When I replaced my suspension about a year ago I...

When I replaced my suspension about a year ago I looked into the bushings as a cheaper rebuild of my control arms instead of replacing them. There is some history that turned me off and I replaced...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By obthomas
Listen to JFP. The ignition switch has a failure...

Listen to JFP. The ignition switch has a failure reputation with these cars.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By obthomas
Noticed a roof sag just below the window on my...

Noticed a roof sag just below the window on my 03. Had to remove the rear roof weatherstrip/seal and glue the roof tail cloth back in place on the rear bow. wedged the rear seal back in the groove....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
Posted By obthomas
Use what you know about a boxster. Go buy a...

Use what you know about a boxster. Go buy a 2003-4 S in good shape get the glass rear window. Put the cars side by side in your garage. Take all the pretty parts, wheels, tires, off your 02 and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2020, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,447
Posted By obthomas
My car has the shims. Both front and back. I...

My car has the shims. Both front and back. I was surprised to find them. They can be purchased new with new adhesive. I reused mine by sticking them to the new pads with an adhesive like brake...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,774
Posted By obthomas
OH Oh Isn't Blue and Grey out of favor right now?

OH Oh Isn't Blue and Grey out of favor right now?
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