2005 boxster s - buzzing sound at 3k? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

woreilly · 08-13-2005, 12:24 PM

My 2005 S 6speed started doing the same thing a few days ago at 550 miles.

Bill

G3sys · 08-14-2005, 02:56 AM

my 05 makes a rattle noise for 2-3 seconds when driving with the engine cold, around 140 degrees... it won't do it again until the car is completely cold again.

the noise definately comes from the front of the car.

it does it every time i drive during warm up.

mine was built in stuttgart, regular box.

mrsparkle · 09-29-2005, 03:37 PM

I took my 987S in for an early oil change and to fix the passenger's window noise the other day. Just for kicks, I had them check the rattling noise. The last dealer I took it to brushed me off. Said it was no problem. Found out today that they are going to replace the motor. It is some rare problem with something in the crankcase. They wouldn't give me the details.

I am a little relieved that they are aware of the problem but I'm not too fond of swapping out the motor. Now I have to break it in...AGAIN.

I hope they don't charge me for the oil change.

MrSparkle

09-30-2005, 10:58 AM

Mrsparkle, G3sys, woreilly, Jester and SMC:

Please keep the forum posted on this thread and continued developments.

This is scarring the ba-jesus out of me!

jester · 10-01-2005, 01:11 AM

Whoa! Replace the motor? And here I was just getting used to that sound...
I'm taking it in then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsparkle

I took my 987S in for an early oil change and to fix the passenger's window noise the other day. Just for kicks, I had them check the rattling noise. The last dealer I took it to brushed me off. Said it was no problem. Found out today that they are going to replace the motor. It is some rare problem with something in the crankcase. They wouldn't give me the details.

I am a little relieved that they are aware of the problem but I'm not too fond of swapping out the motor. Now I have to break it in...AGAIN.

I hope they don't charge me for the oil change.

MrSparkle

woreilly · 10-01-2005, 10:10 AM

I had mine in yesterday (30Sept05) out of frustration.

Of course, putting the mechanic in the car cured the noise for the moment, but he said they were aware of an issue and that there would be no engine swapping today.

I had the sense of B.S. when he said "Well, it's a sports car and some people take those noises as endearing." I told him it was endearing like a bad heat shield rattle on a honda. Then I heard about some alloy that is harder than others and that might be making the noise. My gut feeling is they know something but are on an advisory-only "put it off 'til later" response.

I was then told the positive note in bringing it in is that I am now on some "complaint list." It does not make me feel any better. This noise is really cramping my style and I'm about to boil over in frustration.

jester · 10-01-2005, 09:22 PM

Could MrSparkle perhaps get the dealer (who did his swap) disclose the TSB? Then share with all of us here? At least we will have something to point to....

Thanks in advance!
Jess
05 Arctic Silver S

deliriousga · 10-02-2005, 03:14 PM

If you want to be able to access all of the TSBs for your vehicle you can go to www.alldatadiy.com and get a membership for $25/year. I would look it up for you, but mine is a 2000 so I only have TSBs up to that MY.

AllData DIY is a fantastic tool and very cheap when compared with buying factory manuals and/or not having the information you sometimes need to get the dealer to do the right thing. Go to a dealer and say "according to TSB #.... titled ...." and you have his attention.

jna · 02-21-2006, 02:21 PM

Hi All

Have a new 2005 boxster S with about 4500 miles on it. I have the 2200rpm rattle same as many of you. Can't say that I will live with this very long. Took it into the shop today after at least 4 other tries on this. Several months ago, took a tech out and he heard it. Went back another time and he did not work there anymore. Today, I took out another tech and he heard it. I told him about this website. If anyone has sucessfully fixed this problem, please let me know. This problem occurs when the engine is cold and is warming up into the 125 range. Then it starts passing through the 2200rpm range. After warming to normal temp, this problem is not heard. I hear it behind me somewhere. This is a awesome vehicle except for this. Any help is appreciated.

Joe Alessi