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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,485
Posted By boxsternut
What is the Durametric Software about? Where do...

What is the Durametric Software about? Where do you purchase it? How do you use it? Thanks again to JFP.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,485
Posted By boxsternut
Thanks for the speedy replies JFP. One last...

Thanks for the speedy replies JFP. One last question if I can. Does this 'service reminder' act on time and mileage or by monitoring engine conditions/performance? I did the last oil/filter change...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,485
Posted By boxsternut
Thanks for the reply JFP. I guess that means...

Thanks for the reply JFP. I guess that means "only at the dealership?" Will this service reminder keep going until I get them to reset it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,485
Posted By boxsternut
How to reset onboard computer message "service in 7 days"

Does anyone know how to reset the onboard computer message "service in 7days". It keeps counting down by the day. Talked to the Porsche dealer in Toronto and they said the dealer has to do it while...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By boxsternut
Bought the Porsche maintainer from the dealer for...

Bought the Porsche maintainer from the dealer for $70 CDN (probably cheaper in US), and it worked without flaw last winter (4 months). Good luck!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,199
Posted By boxsternut
Went into Pfaff Porsche (near Toronto) and had...

Went into Pfaff Porsche (near Toronto) and had them do the 'once over' before warranty expired. They charged me 2 hours labor ($268 total). Fixed the noise in the door by adjusting the door stop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2010, 03:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,199
Posted By boxsternut
The car has 76,000km (just under 50,000 miles). ...

The car has 76,000km (just under 50,000 miles). I have a rattle from the driver's door which they're going to address. I'm going to try the once over...not sure about the 'engine noise' complaint. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,199
Posted By boxsternut
Car coming off warranty next month...any suggestions???

My 987 warranty ends next month. Do Porsche dealers do a final inspection before it ends? Is there anything I should ask them to perform? Anyone in the local area of Toronto have any experience...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By boxsternut
Long time Porsche owner buys Aston Martin

A sad day for sure. My brother-in-law, who owned a 2002 911 4S since new, purchased his new car, a DB9 Aston Martin. He was in negotiation for a Panamera Turbo and the dealer let it go on a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
The PSM failure light came on two months after...

The PSM failure light came on two months after having the wheels off, so it doesn't seem related. It only comes on at low speed, usually while turning the wheels sharply, forward or in reverse.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2010, 04:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
Haven't disconnected battery at all, I use a...

Haven't disconnected battery at all, I use a maintainer over the winter. I did remove the wheels to clean rims and reinstalled, but that was in April. Thanks for the additional info on the PSM...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
I'm not...just haven't had time to get there yet...

I'm not...just haven't had time to get there yet and always like to be informed before I step into the 'shady zone' of the dealer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By boxsternut
Another way - Free!

I imported my 987 last September from Dallas, Tx. The dealer I used (Texas Imports in Plano) got me a 'Job Management' printout from the Porsche dealer. In the RIV small print, it does list this as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
Thanks Lobo...anyone else with this experience?

Thanks Lobo...anyone else with this experience?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
Any idea what causes this error or what has to be...

Any idea what causes this error or what has to be done to fix it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By boxsternut
PSM failure message on '07 boxster

Is this reason for concern?...I am still under warranty under Nov. '10. Thanks for any input.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,697
Posted By boxsternut
Shipping from Texas to Canada

I used Earth Auto Shippers (google it) from Dallas Texas. They were great for communication and pretty fast (3 days). It cost me $800 through the dealer I purchased the car from, so you may get a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Glad to hear others are enjoying that first...

Glad to hear others are enjoying that first spring (early!) drive!!! Tomorrow in the GTA it's going upto 20C+, then 25C the next...can you say "top down???" Enjoy.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Just got back from my first drive since last...

Just got back from my first drive since last November. What a great day here in Toronto...12Celsius (about 50F) and sunny! Unplugged the trickle charger, readjusted the tire pressure, rolled the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Carguy...glad to see you're enjoying the ride...

Carguy...glad to see you're enjoying the ride again. Just back from the cruise, Florida was cool this year, and getting ready to 'wake-up'. Looks like snow possible again this weekend, so plan to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Carguy, Are you out now for the season? I...

Carguy,
Are you out now for the season? I thought about it last weekend with the nice weather and all, but will be in the Caribbean next week (March Break). Can't wait to get it back on the road. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Wow.....I'm glad my 3.5L Honda V6 isn't that...

Wow.....I'm glad my 3.5L Honda V6 isn't that fussy! I'm going to stick with the moving 10 feet in 5th and refueling a few times to dilute the tank. Anything special with the tires besides bringing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Thanks for the name explanation LB!!! ...

Thanks for the name explanation LB!!! Interesting! I will give the 5th gear move and refill the tank a few times...makes a lot of sense. This is my first time around at storing and waking as I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Thanks for the advice Lil Bastard (how'd you get...

Thanks for the advice Lil Bastard (how'd you get that one???). It was kept in gear, with no emergency brake on. Question..."place in 5th gear and move the car forward 10 feet"...with the clutch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,409
Posted By boxsternut
Spring start-up after winter storage???

Getting ready to bring my Boxster out of winter storage as we have been blessed with higher temps in the Toronto region recently (in the 50's!!!). Are there any special procedures to do before...
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