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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-29-2007, 06:14 AM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Although I'm capable of twisting the whole thing...

Although I'm capable of twisting the whole thing apart, that's not the case, turning it as I would any car.

There's something odd going on somewhere....

Anyway, thanks for the help.

Jeff
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-28-2007, 11:17 AM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Just resolved yesterday, finally shuttling the...

Just resolved yesterday, finally shuttling the car back from the dealer.

It was diagnosed as a bad key switch, the second one in six months. There was something rattling in the bad part, and they...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

I replaced the battery in my garage (the car was...

I replaced the battery in my garage (the car was immobile) with a type 48 battery from Batteries+

I did check polarity of course, and that the vent was on the correct side.

Jeff

"In my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2007, 01:14 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

I picked up the Actron OBDII reader listed here,...

I picked up the Actron OBDII reader listed here, best they had. It's not communicating with the OB computer. I'll check updates to the reader this weekend.

The batter was installed with the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2007, 02:49 AM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Just a regular OBDII code reader? I've been...

Just a regular OBDII code reader? I've been wanting to pick up one of those for a while anyway. Any recommendations for places to get code translations?

Jeff
Raleigh, NC

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 05:35 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

I've checked all the fuses, and the ignition...

I've checked all the fuses, and the ignition switch was replaced with a new one about six months ago. The old switch was a little flakey but still worked. I've also double checked the clutch...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 05:23 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Yes, the key still operates the front and back...

Yes, the key still operates the front and back latches. Good call on narrowing that down so that the key's not a factor.

Jeff
Raleigh, NC

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 04:05 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

I used the newer of the two keys first, so...

I used the newer of the two keys first, so there's no chance that the key's battery is the problem.

JT

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 01:44 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Neither ignition key works, including one that's...

Neither ignition key works, including one that's only about a year old.

Since everything worked perfectly up to the time of the car battery died, my guess is that it's most likely related to that,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 01:21 PM

Replies: 20

Top up or down when garaged?

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Posted By jtimblin

It's easier on the top to keep it up, and less...

It's easier on the top to keep it up, and less likely to damage your plastic back window. I replaced my plastic rear window this spring after leaving it down too long and developing a weak spot.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2007, 01:11 PM

Replies: 22

Dead after replacing battery

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Posted By jtimblin

Dead after replacing battery

After replacing a dead battery on my 2001 Boxster, everything works but the ignition does not even begin to turn over.

Details;

The ignition switch was replaced over 6 months ago and has worked...

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