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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-07-2026, 12:31 AM

Replies: 4

Skipped timing questions - 2001 986 S 130k

Views: 593

Posted By samlevy0515

Thanks, that's a solid diagnostic path. I'll...

Thanks, that's a solid diagnostic path. I'll start with the scan tool and follow the signal from there.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-16-2025, 05:41 PM

Replies: 8

200 000 miles

Views: 610

Posted By samlevy0515

Haha, congrats on the milestone! Now it's...

Haha, congrats on the milestone! Now it's officially a "well-loved" classic — not a garage queen. The smiles per mile count more anyway.
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Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

12-10-2025, 07:14 PM

Replies: 6

Boxster 986 headlamp cleaning?

Views: 10,173

Posted By samlevy0515

I've achieved excellent results using the 3M...

I've achieved excellent results using the 3M headlight restoration kit. Careful attention to each step is key—just follow the instructions in order. The kit includes everything you need, including...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2025, 09:00 PM

Replies: 10

Immobiliser problem? - 2.7 Boxster 2003

Views: 392

Posted By samlevy0515

Could be the M534 immobilizer data mismatch or a...

Could be the M534 immobilizer data mismatch or a missing CAN signal from another module — try checking the ignition signal at the ECU and fuel pump relay trigger with a multimeter while cranking.
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Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions

11-26-2025, 10:19 PM

Replies: 2

987 Cayman - too much engine/transmission noise in cabin

Views: 7,002

Posted By samlevy0515

That's a common 987 quirk! The noise primarily...

That's a common 987 quirk! The noise primarily comes through the rear firewall behind the seats - strategic soundproofing there should reduce mechanical drone while preserving your exhaust note.
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Forum: DIY Project Guides

11-12-2025, 06:59 PM

Replies: 269

3rd Party Keyless Entry DIY (Why Not?)

Views: 90,458

Posted By samlevy0515

Awesome DIY solution! Since you've successfully...

Awesome DIY solution! Since you've successfully bypassed the need for dealer coding, have you considered adding a range extender to see how far you can push the remote locking distance?
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Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions

10-29-2025, 06:11 PM

Replies: 3

Window Drop Saga

Views: 1,967

Posted By samlevy0515

Good to hear the OEM latch did the trick! It's...

Good to hear the OEM latch did the trick! It's frustrating when an aftermarket part seems to solve one issue just to create another.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2025, 08:28 PM

Replies: 12

2.5L engine whine

Views: 798

Posted By samlevy0515

Ah, the classic Boxster symphony! That smooth...

Ah, the classic Boxster symphony! That smooth whirring is practically part of the spec sheet for a mid-engine Porsche. After 22 years and 70,000 trouble-free miles, if it were a problem, you'd...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

07-15-2025, 07:33 PM

Replies: 19

Ceramic coating. Who did it? Is it really hard?

Views: 9,031

Posted By samlevy0515

that frunk reflection is mirror-level glossy! ��...

that frunk reflection is mirror-level glossy! �� Sounds like Marcellus was a gem—finding someone who actually explains the "flash" moment properly is golden. The DA buffer tip is spot-on too; rotary...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2025, 07:34 PM

Replies: 2

Squeak at low rpm?

Views: 503

Posted By samlevy0515

Have you checked the idler or tensioner pulleys?...

Have you checked the idler or tensioner pulleys? A worn bearing in one of those could cause the exact squeak you're describing, especially under load.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-16-2025, 02:34 AM

Replies: 25

So... I have this spare engine.

Views: 5,537

Posted By samlevy0515

Great troubleshooting! the chafed wire likely...

Great troubleshooting! the chafed wire likely caused an intermittent signal, preventing fuel delivery.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-14-2025, 12:42 AM

Replies: 25

So... I have this spare engine.

Views: 5,537

Posted By samlevy0515

Congrats on the successful shake-down! Those cam...

Congrats on the successful shake-down! Those cam deviation numbers (-5.63/-5.53) are seriously impressive—better than the original engine is a win.

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