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dcporsche99 · 01-22-2008, 10:06 AM

Nice job tboyer! Glad you're up and running again! :dance:

FTD · 01-22-2008, 10:46 AM

congrats on the DIY and thanks for the steps.
I have read many threads related to dead / replace battery and the radio codes.
Can you tell me more about that? What / where are the radio codes and what do I do with them?

tboyer · 01-22-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FTD

What / where are the radio codes and what do I do with them?

Not sure about '04's but on my 01 the radio code is provided on a business card located with the manuals. When you disconnect the battery, the radio will lock requiring the code to unlock. Without the unlock code your radio will not work. Lost radio codes can be retrieved by calling your dealer with the radio serial number. A good DIY can be found here Again not sure about later model Boxster's and whether this is applicable or not.

FTD · 01-23-2008, 08:56 AM

tboyer - thanks very much.

porschedude · 01-23-2008, 11:50 AM

Tboyer- I'm glad you got your car fixed. I think those ignition switches last around 40-60K miles. Yes, you can buy them online for $10 or so or get it Audi dealership for $20-30. Just curious, did you have to remove the front driver's seat to get under the dashboard? Seems like removing the front seat gives easir access.

tboyer · 01-23-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by porschedude

Just curious, did you have to remove the front driver's seat to get under the dashboard? Seems like removing the front seat gives easir access.

I did not, I found the best way to access is to just have my head under the dash, leaving most of my body contorted outside of the car. This allowed me to maneuver my arms around behind my head, a must when trying to reach up to loosen those screws. I put a flexible desk lamp behind me so I had good lighting. One thing I forgot to mention, protect your eyes when scratching off the lock red paint or it will end up in 'em.