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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2026, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,614
Posted By Rob175
My 1998 Boxster's CEL for that system has now...

My 1998 Boxster's CEL for that system has now come on TWICE in 2 years (coincidentally both times in the late Fall on the way to storage) and both times I've just cleared it.

Since I only drive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2026, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By Rob175
In the past I've seen "bulb paint" sold (can't...

In the past I've seen "bulb paint" sold (can't recall where though).......It's basically a "dip" procedure. You "dip" the glass portion of the bulb in the translucent paint, wait for it to dry and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-25-2025, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
In my case, I didn't mind the reduced size of the...

In my case, I didn't mind the reduced size of the rear glass window at all. Since 99% of my driving my (summer driver) 98 Boxster is on sunny summer days the top is always down all summer long...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2025, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
Sounds like you made a good decision and best of...

Sounds like you made a good decision and best of all you'll (hopefully) never have to do it again.....drive safe.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2025, 06:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
WOW!....that's almost twice what I paid (Chicago...

WOW!....that's almost twice what I paid (Chicago area) $1,700 all in. But sounds like they did a great job. Enjoy it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2025, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,914
Posted By Rob175
You mean you you're STILL looking for a radio...

You mean you you're STILL looking for a radio solution for the past 15 years????.......LOL
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By Rob175
I keep getting notes from Car Fax and Carvana ...

I keep getting notes from Car Fax and Carvana telling me that my 98' w/100,000 (non-S) is worth about $4,000....and I pretty much agree.

To me, it's worth much more, not in dollars but in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2025, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By Rob175
My 1998 is fine at 102,000 miles......no need for...

My 1998 is fine at 102,000 miles......no need for me to touch the IMS. DRIVE ON........
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By Rob175
Thanks but I'll just use the key in the door to...

Thanks but I'll just use the key in the door to lock and unlock the car. As long as I can start the car that's really all that matters.

The the various procedures on that referenced document...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By Rob175
I tried that process a few times with no success....

I tried that process a few times with no success. I'll give it another try in the next couple of days......but not sure IF that procedure to perform synchronization is applicable to my 26 year old...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2025, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By Rob175
Immobilizer issue??

My 1998 base Boxster has 2 key fobs each with 2 buttons (one for the door locks and one for the rear trunk). They both worked OK but just OK....meaning that I always had to be standing very close...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
I would say: go with the top your installer...

I would say: go with the top your installer recommends because both are good tops and you want to go with what your installer has used before. (that assumes he's experienced with that top and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
Just wondering if the "imobilizer" system in the...

Just wondering if the "imobilizer" system in the car is super sensitive to the car's battery charge? My car's battery is about 4 yrs old and seems to start the car without any issues.

IF the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 07:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
A great reply....and (in my case) so glad I had...

A great reply....and (in my case) so glad I had an experienced professional do the work for me...lol. I dropped the car off one morning and picked it up at 5pm that same evening....easy peezy!
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2025, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
I can't recall which fabric my new top has, but...

I can't recall which fabric my new top has, but it's the same as the original 21 year old top was.....I believe it is the German A5. But best to seek the advice of the shop you choose. Given their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2025, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By Rob175
Trust me....(but these are just my suggestions,...

Trust me....(but these are just my suggestions, from experience)

1. Bite the bullet and find a local shop that HAS EXPERIENCE on replacing the top on a Boxster. Sure you could do it yourself but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2025, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
Still "no joy"......lucky that the key still...

Still "no joy"......lucky that the key still works fine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2025, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
I’ll keep trying but so far during the FIRST...

I’ll keep trying but so far during the FIRST GROUP of 5 turns of the key in the door the alarm horn makes ONE CHIRP warning sound ……. (As if the trunk or armrest cover is open)…..further attempts to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2025, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
Just a question on your instructions: Part...

Just a question on your instructions:

Part of your instructions below appear to repeat pressing the remote key TWICE....do I read that correctly?....OR did you mean o press the locking button on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
This "resetting" procedure is off the internet so...

This "resetting" procedure is off the internet so before I try it....does it make sense?? Will this procedure screw up anything with the key and starting the car........

Everything works fine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
nothing??....no thoughts??

nothing??....no thoughts??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-10-2025, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Rob175
Another Key FOB question.....

In my case I have two original (two button) key FOBs for my 98 Boxster. They both have worked very well but both needed to be very close to the car in order to unlock the doors or rear trunk. Often...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2025, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 45,118
Posted By Rob175
Another FOB question....

Moved to a new thread.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2025, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By Rob175
Another FOB question

My 1998 Boxster's key is the style that has two buttons and the physical metal key for the ignition. One button is for the door lock and the other is for the rear trunk.

My question: Does the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By Rob175
When driving my 98' Boxster with the top up and...

When driving my 98' Boxster with the top up and the radio off I hear a sound too.....but more like a "smooth whirring" when revving. I've noticed for the past 22 years but I have always chalked it...
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