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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,026
Posted By my1999boxster
Squeaking from behind when starting

Sometimes when I start my Boxster, maybe every 5th to 7th start, I hear a loud squeaking noise from behind me. Not sure if it is the engine or maybe a belt? Any ideas what this may be or what I can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By my1999boxster
RE: CAM problem

It took a while to get the code. The CEL # is 174. Any insight is greatly appreciated.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By my1999boxster
RE: Lunging

I'm searching wrong, it is lugging. Thanks for the feedback, gonna read that thread now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By my1999boxster
Lunging - pardon my ignorance

Can someone explain to me in basic terms what this means? I’ve read on several of the IMS threads that ‘lunging’ leads to bad things (IMS failure and is generally not a good driving habit for these...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By my1999boxster
RE: CAM Problem

Sorry, to clarify, problem with the CAM shaft. I don't know what the code is.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By my1999boxster
CAM problem

My check engine light has come on three times over the last few months each time reporting a code relating to the CAMs - I'm not overly technical so don't know the specifics. Is this a common...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By my1999boxster
Warranty thoughts

This has probably been discussed before, and I reached out to some individual members of the forum based on postings I've read. I've done some research and am thinking of getting a warranty for my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Posted By my1999boxster
How to tell - early vs late model 1999

Okay - mine was made in January 1999. What can be done to prevent engine failure? New to the porsche community and feel stupid for not researching this issue prior to buying my Boxster. I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2010, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Posted By my1999boxster
How to tell - early vs late model 1999

I have a 1999 boxster and have read on the forums that the 1998s and early 1999s have had the most engine trouble. Can anyone elaborate on this? Did the late model 1999s not have as much engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,657
Posted By my1999boxster
RPMs/Speed when you switch gears

I have a 1999 Boxster, and this question is more out of curiosity.

At what speed or RPM level do you switch gears?

I seem to never get about 3000 RPMs. I shift gears right about 2800 or 2900. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By my1999boxster
RE: Back window problem

Probably a stupid question, do you mean halfway open the top, get out of the car, then fold the window, then get back in the car and continue closing it? I'll give that a try. Do you leave a towel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By my1999boxster
Back window problem

My back window is hitting metal or something when the convertible roof is down. When I put the roof back up the vinyl window has dents in it. This occurs halfway up the window on the edge next to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 756
Posted By my1999boxster
Exhaust smell with top up and windows down

When my top is up and my windows are down I can smell exhaust fumes. When the top is down, I no longer smell them, or when I put the windows up with the top up I don’t smell them? Is this normal? ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,461
Posted By my1999boxster
Dashboard lights (speedometer, clock and mileage) don’t turn off

I’ve had my 1999 Boxster for almost a month and this just started happening 3 days ago. When I turn off my Boxster and remove the key, the dash lights including the speedometer, clock and mileage...
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