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Old 03-08-2010, 07:17 PM   #9
Paul
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The battery idiot light will glow when the battery is almost dead even if the alternator is OK. My 01 did this on Saturday after sitting for 6 weeks as soon as I put the key in the ignition and before I turned it.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
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Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

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