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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-08-2008, 03:08 AM
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Views: 1,329
Posted By paultither
Porsche & Euro Car Specialist UK

Just thought I'd let the UK Boxster owners know about Porsche & Euro Car Specialists in Barnsley, UK.

I've been dealing with them for the last few weeks and they have been superb, I was having...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,310
Posted By paultither
It sounds like the immobiliser. Its the little...

It sounds like the immobiliser. Its the little bean shaped thing inside the remote. Its triggered the alarm and shut down because it doesn't match the old one.

I'm not sure what the solution is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-11-2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By paultither
Thanks for the info guys. I've managed to get...

Thanks for the info guys. I've managed to get the roof up manually. The thing is, I did all that work with the windows down. I went to start up the car this morning and tried the windows (in order...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By paultither
I cleaned the relay and made sure the microswitch...

I cleaned the relay and made sure the microswitch above the wind shield was working then gave it a try.

I pressed and held the switch as usual and the roof cover (the rear hatch) opened but the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2008, 04:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By paultither
Will do, I'll post back with updates.

Will do, I'll post back with updates.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By paultither
Yes it does. I've heard this is a common...

Yes it does. I've heard this is a common problem, but unfortunatly doesn't seem to be the solution!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-09-2008, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,994
Posted By paultither
Soft top failure

Hi guys,

I've had my hardtop of over winter and now the weather is getting a little better I decided to take it off. When I tried the soft top it seized up and wouldnt move.

I took it to my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-04-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,355
Posted By paultither
Top man! Thanks for the help, its greatly...

Top man! Thanks for the help, its greatly appreciated!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-04-2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,355
Posted By paultither
Its a 1997 with 96,000 miles! Quite a lot! ...

Its a 1997 with 96,000 miles! Quite a lot!

We have a thing in the UK called an MOT where, when a car is over 3 years old it has to under go checks to make sure its road worthy.

This was one of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-04-2008, 03:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,355
Posted By paultither
Suspension problem

Hey guys,

Got my Boxster back from Porsche with the following problem:

N/S (passenger side UK) rear lower outer suspension arm has slight play in ball joint.
N/S (Passenger side UK) front out...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-29-2008, 01:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,051
Posted By paultither
Cycling lock & Key re-programming

Hi guys,

I have a problem with my Boxster at the moment when I pressed to lock the doors from the inside. I press lock, then the process goes as follows.

It locks, then unlocks itself, then...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,629
Posted By paultither
Davesher, I know how you feel I'm having the...

Davesher, I know how you feel I'm having the exact same problem. At the moment I have resorted to using the key in the door lock, but I know how annoying it is having to put the key in the ignition...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,682
Posted By paultither
What is de-snorkling?!

SOrry for my ignorance, maybe its the slight difference in our languages UK English and US English, but I am confused as to exactly what you guys mean by de-snorkling.

Is it simply to remove the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By paultither
It is always coolant that appears out of the...

It is always coolant that appears out of the front radiator. I think it is too much of a coincidence that large amounts of water collect on the ground from the location of the radiator, and the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-27-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
Posted By paultither
Replacing a radiator

Does anyone have a step by step guide to replace the front radiators and radiator hose?

Thanks in advance guys!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-26-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By paultither
Coolant and Radiator

Hey guys,

I seem to be suffering a coolant leak which I had my local Porsche centre examine and 'fix'. They simply replaced the expansion tank in the trunk.

I drove the car this morning and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-26-2007, 03:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By paultither
When I press both remote buttons the light does...

When I press both remote buttons the light does work but neither of them seem to do anything. I know that it is possible to have them reprogrammed by Porsche but is it possible to reset the remote...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-25-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,517
Posted By paultither
Reseting a remote

Hi guys, do you know if it possible to reset the key remote without having to re-programme the whole thing at a dealership?

The key worked not so long ago but has since stopped working. The...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-17-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,188
Posted By paultither
Problems with roof and window

On my 97 Boxster. The drivers side window won't go up above about a third of the height. When you press the window switch the motor sounds as if it is working but the window will not move up or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,200
Posted By paultither
Thought I would update you all. I managed to...

Thought I would update you all.

I managed to get the wheels off by placing some wood behind the wheel and hitting it with a lump hammer. Hard work but effective.

The coolant problem was...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-10-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,200
Posted By paultither
All of them unfortunately. The car was stood for...

All of them unfortunately. The car was stood for 8 months before I got it so I'm guessing there is a little corrosion.

I've used a spray oil called WD40 which should loosen them, I'll leave it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-10-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,200
Posted By paultither
It just tried it again and it said 5 seconds so...

It just tried it again and it said 5 seconds so slightly relieved, thanks for the advice. I can't shift those goddam wheels at all! I'm scared of pulling it to hard and it slipping off the jack or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-10-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,200
Posted By paultither
Problems with my Boxster

Hey all, I'm a newbie so go easy on me!

I recently joined the Porsche club with a my first Porsche, a 1997 Boxster 2.5. After just a month of ownership I'm having one or two problems, and wonder...
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