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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 04:45 AM
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Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
Thanks, HB. I wouldn't suspect that the jump was...

Thanks, HB. I wouldn't suspect that the jump was an issue as the car managed to reach the shop from the house in one piece and without any issues. The problem only materialized after the new battery...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
The more I read about it, it makes me wonder how...

The more I read about it, it makes me wonder how all of these are connected.

My theory is that somehow, the intake plenum boots got detached upon start up with the new battery. Maybe there was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
:eek: now, I also have to worry about the DME!!! ...

:eek: now, I also have to worry about the DME!!!

I just wonder whether the battery replacement, explosion/smoke had anything to do with all these issues or whether it was simply a coincidence?!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,524
Posted By Dgnarvs
Sorry for resurrecting a very old thread. ...

Sorry for resurrecting a very old thread. However, thesis he exact same situation I'm in and wanted to know how this was resolved.

Did the ignition thing work?
Did the egas relearn?
Did...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 02:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
Update: shop cleared the error codes and car...

Update: shop cleared the error codes and car running okay. However, when turn of the engine, limp mode comes back at next start cycle. Shop's computer reads fault code 412 but they couldn't tell me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
Limp home mode...

Okay, the shop has put everything back together but it now appears that the car is in limp home mode and RPM whilst on stop cannot get past 2000.

A bit of background... The battery died a few days...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By Dgnarvs
Help!!! Explosion and smoke coming from intake grill!

Help!!!

Firstly, please bear with me as I'm only getting second hand details from my bro who's with he car.

Bro took the car to a Bosch service center to replace the battery. Shop said it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,392
Posted By Dgnarvs
Those are my favorite wheels! If I could achieve...

Those are my favorite wheels! If I could achieve the same look on my 986 (perhaps in a smaller diameter), I'd be a happy camper!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 96,593
Posted By Dgnarvs
35 - marine insurance. Having lusted for a...

35 - marine insurance.

Having lusted for a Boxster 986 since I bought myself a scale model of a silver one in '99, I finally bit the bullet and got one in January! And the same color as the scale...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
Posted By Dgnarvs
After a little more research, I've found the...

After a little more research, I've found the correct part number! Crap, I guess I did order the wrong part!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
Posted By Dgnarvs
Uh oh, did I just order the wrong parts? Any help...

Uh oh, did I just order the wrong parts? Any help on the part number would be appreciated!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
Posted By Dgnarvs
Got my Boxster S last January with 42,000 km in...

Got my Boxster S last January with 42,000 km in the odometer. It's in pretty good shape when I got it but still had to fork out some change to replace the vanity mirrors, window regulator, owner's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,824
Posted By Dgnarvs
I really like the lines of the 986 and wouldn't...

I really like the lines of the 986 and wouldn't mess with aero kits, wings, skirts, etc. (I was never a real fan of these kits in all my previous cars.) my ideal mods would be limited to upsized...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Dgnarvs
Thanks for your replies! The hydrographics is an...

Thanks for your replies! The hydrographics is an intriguing cheaper alternative although 2 things stopping me from doing that:

- the car is in Manila so I would need to dismantle and ship the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Dgnarvs
Carbon fibre interior

Guys, I did try the search function but couldn't find the answers I need. Essentially, looking to 'carbonize' the interior and wondering if it would be easy to mix and match items from different...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-26-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 85,495
Posted By Dgnarvs
Thanks, Doc!

Thanks, Doc!
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-26-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 85,495
Posted By Dgnarvs
Doc, can I ask the model/brand of your...

Doc, can I ask the model/brand of your replacement head unit? I think mine is busted and looking to replace it. Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,118
Posted By Dgnarvs
+1 here! The more newer models they...

+1 here!

The more newer models they introduce, the more nostalgia points our 986s earn!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,626,433
Posted By Dgnarvs
Ordered replacement AOS and window regulator....

Ordered replacement AOS and window regulator. Can't wait to get Brenda back in tip top shape!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,009
Posted By Dgnarvs
I thought that if the horn beeps, it means the...

I thought that if the horn beeps, it means the alarm is not fully activated??? I have the same issue and cannot find out why. Doors appear to be closing because the door lights turn off when closed....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By Dgnarvs
Thank you all for the welcome! Will post pics...

Thank you all for the welcome! Will post pics soon!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By Dgnarvs
New to the wonderful world of the 986!

Hello 986forum!

As the topic says, I'm new to the world of the 986!

Recently bought a 2001 Arctic Silver Boxster S. I got it from one of my best buds who has owned and loved it but realized...
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