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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-17-2012, 02:03 AM
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Posted By GoodJohnny
P1124 and P1126, backfires, etc

If anyone is having these problems and have exhausted all solutions check your pierburg vacuum solenoids. Vacuum pump, two test leads, 9v battery. Cap off solenoid feed to device and apply vacuum to...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-11-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,524
Posted By GoodJohnny
JVC stereo and Memphis speakers for dash

Replaced old Becker CDR210 unit with a JVC FM/Bluetooth receiver. Was very simple considering the stereo came with adapters to integrate into factory amp in front trunk. Have M480 sound system and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By GoodJohnny
Little help for those with dash lights out...

My light behind an LCD display for clock/oil level went dark. I knew from experience that a bulb was blown. Once I got the part number and checked with dealer 30 miles away bulb was $8.80. Did some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,373
Posted By GoodJohnny
Little note... Boxster blew front seal out of...

Little note... Boxster blew front seal out of water pump. One more unto the breach, dear friends :)
No matter what, I still believe these are the finest automobiles in the world and nothing will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,373
Posted By GoodJohnny
Not that I'm aware. I have the Blue Point one,...

Not that I'm aware. I have the Blue Point one, sold by SnapOn, at my disposal, as well as the coolant refilling device. Excellent tools.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,373
Posted By GoodJohnny
Check Engine Light - P1124 and P1126

OK, I have undergone quite an adventure with my Boxster and wanted to share my experience and results of a viable solution to this problem of Lean Run at Idle. I am trying to be detailed here, so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,828
Posted By GoodJohnny
Anyone ever activated a Valet Mode?

I loaned 98 Boxster to Dad to drive. He's allergic to key fobs, bless him, and he uses the key manually to lock/unlock doors. So when I got the car back, doors unlocked, and opened the driver's door...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,414
Posted By GoodJohnny
I've been wondering about that! Love the picture!...

I've been wondering about that! Love the picture! Think I might squeeze one of my techs at shop in there for ride from SC to Arkansas this summer in case Boxster acts crazy!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,584
Posted By GoodJohnny
Based on my experience with Boxster, the Honk...

Based on my experience with Boxster, the Honk usually occurs when I've left something open like center console glove box, one of the trunks, or doors and try to arm the alarm/lock the doors. When...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,359
Posted By GoodJohnny
I'm in too. 1998 Boxster (with hardtop) Tiptronic...

I'm in too. 1998 Boxster (with hardtop) Tiptronic with 115400 miles. No leaks of any kind. Runs great although sometimes Tip unit has mind of it's own. Last 10000 miles in 6 months, moderate driving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2010, 02:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,584
Posted By GoodJohnny
OK, confirm my logic here

So, if the outside temp display is off does that mean that the OBC is not currently activated? I'm concluding that if there's no OBC display showing that the unit is deactivated, right?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,584
Posted By GoodJohnny
I got the updated software. That's where the OBC...

I got the updated software. That's where the OBC enable has come from...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-03-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,607
Posted By GoodJohnny
Just a Question

Did you use the Durametric to enable your outside temp display or did the vehicle come with that already activated?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,584
Posted By GoodJohnny
OBC and Durametric Older Posts...

There are actually some older posts about activating OBC with Durametric and they claim you can't do with early-97 models (no temp sensor in grille) or anything post-2000. Still looking for guinea...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,584
Posted By GoodJohnny
OBC and Durametric Scanner version 6.x

OK, so I bought the Durametric scanner and am pleased with it. In the included software version 5.x there was nothing about the On Board Computer. I downloaded the beta version 6.x and it allows...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2010, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,473
Posted By GoodJohnny
All Season Tire Experience with Boxster

I have personal experience with all season tires on Boxster. Although we don't get near the bad weather as northeast here in SC, I travel to NC and TN where there is snow on the ground now, and lots...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-24-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,807
Posted By GoodJohnny
FYI Tool Info

The basic tools you need (9595 & 9595/1) are available in a SIR Tool Kit P258 which you can purchase for about $40 at SkywayTool.com, their part number is 25759. Also need U-shaped coolant block-off...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-12-2009, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,018
Posted By GoodJohnny
Check This Out - Maybe It's A Fill Plug???

Looks Like That's The Transmission Bell Housing. In Your 1st Pic, Lower Left Corner I See A Vw Mark. Do You Agree. I'm Still Looking, But Here's A Picture From Our Online Repair Stuff. See If...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-28-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By GoodJohnny
Smile Highly recommended All Season Tires for Boxster

Just purchased and installed 4 new tires for Boxster. I love my Boxster so much I have no reserve about driving it year round (yikes!). Anyway, being in the automotive repair industry I have lots...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 10-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By GoodJohnny
Smile Many thanks to Members!!!

Many thanks to all members, especially the advise on coolant and brake fluid services. I work at an automotive repair facility and the advice on alternate coolant, brake bleeder, etc. was superb. I...
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