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Spinnaker · 09-08-2011, 05:15 PM

Just a guess, if you have had the car for 7 years and are still on your original ignition switch, it may be time to replace it. This is a known weak point in the Boxster and is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project that isn't very expensive.
They cost $10-12 online, and about $30 retail on this side of the pond. You just need a small screwdriver. Lots of instructions on how to do it online. Some can do it in 10 minutes, others take a little more time to squeeze their arm under the dash.
My next guess would be the fuel pump and/or the fuel pump relay.

09-08-2011, 05:15 PM	#2
Spinnaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 735	Just a guess, if you have had the car for 7 years and are still on your original ignition switch, it may be time to replace it. This is a known weak point in the Boxster and is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project that isn't very expensive. They cost $10-12 online, and about $30 retail on this side of the pond. You just need a small screwdriver. Lots of instructions on how to do it online. Some can do it in 10 minutes, others take a little more time to squeeze their arm under the dash. My next guess would be the fuel pump and/or the fuel pump relay. __________________ 2000S Ocean Blue Metallic- 116K 3X Water Pump, Clear side markers, Crios Mod, Front engine mount, Flywheel, clutch, RMS, AOS, MAF, serpentine belt, power brake vacuum line, battery, 2X CV boots, Fuel filter, Oil filler tube, 3X ignition switch, 90K service, gas cap, Coolant tank Last edited by Spinnaker; 09-08-2011 at 05:20 PM.