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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 741
Posted By obthomas
Help me with a suspension question

I am talking about the four front/rear, left and right tuning forks. They connect to the middle of the wishbones. Some might think of them as radius rods. Porsche calls them (front 996 341 043 06...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By obthomas
Fuel pump arrived and is installed. Runs...

Fuel pump arrived and is installed. Runs great!:dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,314
Posted By obthomas
I had this problem

My drivers window would not drop enough and I searched the site and got the same advice being given in the thread. I got real good at replacing regulators and it wasn't solving the problem after...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By obthomas
cranks but wouldn't start.

Last few days noticed my 03 Boxster S seemed just a little hard to start. Needed maybe one extra rotation to light off. Was suspecting a starter motor or clutch permissive switch. Was bracing for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2019, 03:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By obthomas
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999 500 078 00
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2018, 04:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,058
Posted By obthomas
I have a twist to this story. My drivers side...

I have a twist to this story. My drivers side window would not rise and drop enough when the door opened and closed. I got into this forum and searched and it came back that if I could push the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-30-2018, 03:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,763
Posted By obthomas
The yellow connector contains the links between...

The yellow connector contains the links between the Porsche radio and the Porsche amplifier. This link will not connect your new radio and amplifier

connect your new radio and amplifier...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2018, 03:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,763
Posted By obthomas
I went through this with my 2003 with the same...

I went through this with my 2003 with the same setup. Simply replaced the factory amplifier with a new one. Your replacement Head unit will need to be connected to the new amplifier. The problems...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,425
Posted By obthomas
None of the things on the list surprise me for a...

None of the things on the list surprise me for a 17 year old car. The oil leak and coolant leak rise to the top of my concerns. The tires are a big deal because a new set is on the order of $800. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2018, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,853
Posted By obthomas
Check your toe-in causes loose steering feeling

Check your toe-in causes loose steering feeling
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,825
Posted By obthomas
Fiber optics shows up and complicates things...

Fiber optics shows up and complicates things about 2002-3
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By obthomas
Your comment is interesting. My roof does go all...

Your comment is interesting. My roof does go all the way to window header. I have had two boxsters and both worked this way. When closing all I have to do is reach up and latch. I think this is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Posted By obthomas
Thanks for the responses. I tend to think it has...

Thanks for the responses. I tend to think it has something to do with the roof going all the way down and taking the clamshell with it. Perhaps a limit switch or more likely a ball joint...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Posted By obthomas
Clam shell is proud when the top is lowered

I have read several posts about top adjustments and remain confused on how to fix my top.

I have a 2003 S with the glass rear window and the roof seems to work perfectly except when lowered the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2018, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,650
Posted By obthomas
With the window down try to adjust the window to...

With the window down try to adjust the window to fit. A few mm above the roof seal.
window up... measure ...window down ...adjust... repeat until you get it about right. both adjustment screws...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By obthomas
buy the S. It will work best with the LS3 after...

buy the S. It will work best with the LS3 after the IMS grenades
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,136
Posted By obthomas
Transponder ID48 T6 Chip

I had one working key. I went into the key and lifted the plastic keeper that held the pill up and out of the key. I took the plastic keeper with pill included and fastened it to the back of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By obthomas
About an hour. Most of it at the kitchen table...

About an hour. Most of it at the kitchen table doing surgery on good key carefully removing the RFID and locating and fastening the RFID to the ignition trim. Once at the car I put the trim back on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By obthomas
Thanks. What you linked is the guidance I am...

Thanks. What you linked is the guidance I am following. Problem was locating the RFID where it works. I changed the orientation and removed the shrink wrap and am pleased to report success. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By obthomas
Extra Key solution not working

Finally decided that operating with one key has to end. Never know when my luck will run out and my only key will be lost. I ordered a new VW/Porsche key cut for my car without the RFID or keyless...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By obthomas
Used 5 speeds are cheap. I would not attempt to...

Used 5 speeds are cheap. I would not attempt to repair a transmission that has gears and lord knows what else destroyed. Buy a good used low millage one, out and in, done.:dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By obthomas
JFP Thanks for the response. I am just going...

JFP Thanks for the response. I am just going to eliminate the system by changing the sill plate for one without memory buttons. For a little performance car there is just a little too much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By obthomas
Seat memory

My seat memory, 2003 S quit working. It was working up until just recently. Pulled out the Durametric and found no fault codes. Electric seats work perfectly. Wish I could borrow a control...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By obthomas
I have only one KEY

When I bought my 03 Boxster S from a bank it came with only one key/remote. Needless to say I would like to have a backup.

My local dealer wants a total of $410 for a second working key. It...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,509
Posted By obthomas
fuel leak

well documented problem. The fuel level sending unit develops very small cracks at the hose connections on top. A new sending unit will fix the problem. The fuel pump fits inside the sending unit...
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