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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2025, 06:33 AM
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Posted By professorman
Just installed the OBD Gauge P10 Pro in my 986...

Just installed the OBD Gauge P10 Pro in my 986 Boxster S. Main reason was to get oil temp since these cars only show water temp from the factory. Oil takes way longer to warm up, and I like to wait...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2025, 06:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By professorman
You are overthinking it. Buy the $6 set from...

You are overthinking it. Buy the $6 set from Harbor freight, or the $10 set. It works. I have both sets and it is what i use.
I pulled out mine 3 times in the past 1.5 year. I sprayed it twice and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By professorman
That’s crazy to have such a fickle part on the...

That’s crazy to have such a fickle part on the car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2025, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By professorman
I think the dealer didn’t install my clamp...

I think the dealer didn’t install my clamp properly. I got 2 new clamps on the same boot and it’s holding properly now. It was really a pain to do. But got it done.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2025, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,093
Posted By professorman
What is the solution to the electrical harness...

What is the solution to the electrical harness breaking?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2025, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,343
Posted By professorman
Anyone found US suppliers of the LCDs? Or Chinese...

Anyone found US suppliers of the LCDs? Or Chinese like ali express?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2025, 09:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 50,795
Posted By professorman
I use G40 Zerex concentrate and mix with...

I use G40 Zerex concentrate and mix with distilled water. I buy concentrate from NAPA.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2025, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
Posted By professorman
What car is this? I am having this same issue...

What car is this? I am having this same issue with my 2006 Boxster base.
I am leaning towards the rear control module that is under the seat of the 987.1. I dont seem to be getting the right...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-04-2025, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By professorman
Mine were the parking brake cables that rub on...

Mine were the parking brake cables that rub on the inside wheel weight. The car toes in on brake weight shift and cause my parking brake cable to rub on the wheel weight. I saw shiny area of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2025, 03:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By professorman
That kit is nice to have, it has lots of security...

That kit is nice to have, it has lots of security bits that I haven’t seen before. It is the security T20, with the hole in the middle. It’s the only one that I have seen on this car though.

It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2025, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By professorman
I just replaced my MAF sensor yesterday. The...

I just replaced my MAF sensor yesterday.
The WARRIOR Security Bit Set with Case, 100 Piece from Harbor Freight has it.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2025, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By professorman
I see what you are saying. The new motor mount...

I see what you are saying. The new motor mount insert design is actually the updated 987 design, and so it should be used with the new mount stop: 9A13752570
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,594
Posted By professorman
Is the new 987 Side Spacer the same thickness as...

Is the new 987 Side Spacer the same thickness as the 986 one?

The new one: 9A137525701 - This seems to be 987 Boxsters
The old one is: 98637525501 for the 986 Boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,418
Posted By professorman
I went with a cheap Head Unit: ATOTO F7 XE, 7",...

I went with a cheap Head Unit: ATOTO F7 XE, 7", backup camera. It fits my needs. This is my daily driver.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By professorman
In your update, you said you DIY mount stops...

In your update, you said you DIY mount stops might have contributed to vibrations due to the thickness.

Your posts list your car as: 2000 base.
You list part # to be: 9A137525701 - $31.89 each...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By professorman
Update: I am pretty sure it was my clutch switch...

Update: I am pretty sure it was my clutch switch that was bad. It has not acted up since.
I made a small jumper for my toolkit with the car, so that if this issue occurs again, I can jump the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By professorman
My no-start last week was my clutch switch....

My no-start last week was my clutch switch. Bypass the clutch switch to eliminate that. I found a really good youtube video for troubleshooting no-start that I saved, because it did a great job of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2025, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By professorman
I just ordered the Bosch MAF from Rock Auto. It...

I just ordered the Bosch MAF from Rock Auto. It was the cheapest around and says it has a lifetime warranty. Not sure what that means, but I plan to bring my daily driver boxster to 250k miles+
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2025, 06:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,066
Posted By professorman
From my research into trying to find the correct...

From my research into trying to find the correct part number, this is what I found so far:

1997 Porsche Boxster uses a different latch (8pin) than ALL Later Models (9pin).

9-Pin latch from VW...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2025, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By professorman
Thank you. Should I run it from the front to the...

Thank you. Should I run it from the front to the engine/starter?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2025, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 321
Posted By professorman
Intermittent Starting Issue, 01 Boxster S

Intermittent Starting Issue. Looking for some troubleshooting help on my 2001 Boxster S (986.1, 105k miles, manual).

Lately, I’ve been experiencing occasional lazy starts, and today it has started...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By professorman
My passenger door locks was stuck. After pulling...

My passenger door locks was stuck. After pulling my local apart, I can see that it is a mechanical issue. There is a lock slider in the mechanism that gets hung up and not sliding properly. I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-10-2025, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,277
Posted By professorman
My passenger door locks was stuck. After pulling...

My passenger door locks was stuck. After pulling my local apart, I can see that it is a mechanical issue. There is a lock slider in the mechanism that gets hung up and not sliding properly. I...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-08-2025, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,428
Posted By professorman
Humm, I just ordered this from Walmart and...

Humm, I just ordered this from Walmart and realize it is brown. I haven’t received it yet. The end result on OP car doesn’t look brown. I guess Walmart offers easy return if it really looks brown. It...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-02-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By professorman
WANTED: Immobilizer from 986 Boxster or 996 Carrera 911

WANTED: I am looking for a donor immobilizer under the driver seat for the 986 Boxster or Carrera 911 996.
It needs to to be the M535 immobilizer.
...
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