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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2017, 03:16 PM
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Posted By Mauiguy
Crinkly noise when turning after steering wheel removal/reinstall

Hello,
I have a broken turn signal and before buying the part I wanted to make sure I could remove everything. I removed everything ok and put everything back on. Seems fine except for one thing....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
Epilogue - Car is fine!

I meant to post sooner, but I forget stuff...
K so I got it to my local independent Porsche mechanic, and he agreed with the "Pull the fuse/relay and start it and let pressure go back up" type...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
Durametric scan said no faults, but doesn't the...

Durametric scan said no faults, but doesn't the engine need to be running for it to show everything? Obviously I didn't start it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
I've got a durametric, is there anything in...

I've got a durametric, is there anything in particular I should be looking for?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
Another point- disregarding the grind noise for...

Another point- disregarding the grind noise for the moment, when changing our oil, we all let it drain for a good long time. Then we add the new oil. Then we start it and drive away. Is there any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
To clarify, the noise was not the ramp,...

To clarify, the noise was not the ramp, definitely the engine. And again, it ran for less than five seconds, and was not hot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,398
Posted By Mauiguy
Slight problem during oil change, what to do next?

Hi,
I am changing my oil on my 99 Boxster (Standard, not an S). I've always changed my own oil but this is my first time on the Boxtster. I used a ramp on the rear driver-side wheel and rolled up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,064
Posted By Mauiguy
Has anyone tried Toyo Celsius tires

Just wondering if anyone has them on their 986, I am thinking of getting them....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Mauiguy
Ok you sold me but I'm an apartment dweller,...

Ok you sold me but I'm an apartment dweller, closet space is at a premium!

I'll figure something out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Mauiguy
Ok to keep snow tires on in the summer?

I posted about my experience in the snow, and got great ideas, thanks everyone! I was just thinking about getting snow tires vs. all seasons and wanted to know what you all thought about leaving the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,225
Posted By Mauiguy
Seeking opinions from northern states 986 owners

I'm seeking opinions from 986 owners who regularly drive in the snow. Ok so I'm no stranger to driving in the snow- I've lived in Massachusetts 51 years and I've owned about a dozen cars of various...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Mauiguy
Won't start after door open?

Hello all,
I get no turnover when I turn the key, but I get all the dash lights and seat belt warning bell, etc. I drove it yesterday no problem and the only thing I can think of just now is that I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 768
Posted By Mauiguy
New turn signal problem

Hello,
I searched but didnt find any threads on the same type of turn signal problem. What happens is that when snap the turn signal down to take a left, it doesn't work. If I push it down, meaning...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Mauiguy
That worked, thank you!

That worked, thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By Mauiguy
Both front and rear trunk levers won't move?

Hello,
Is there some type of alarm lockout thing that happened to my car and locked both the front and rear trunk levers at the same time? I replaced my dashboard speakers tonight and had the doors...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,517
Posted By Mauiguy
Damn that's hot! Trade ya my '99 base with no...

Damn that's hot! Trade ya my '99 base with no mods for it!

Those seats really pop too!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,519
Posted By Mauiguy
US sales are only a couple hundred per month....

US sales are only a couple hundred per month. Link (Scroll down for 2016):
Porsche Boxster Sales Figures - GOOD CAR BAD CAR (http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/porsche-boxster-sales-figures.html)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2016, 04:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mauiguy
So I've got this coolant leak...

I discovered that the coolant level was down via the indicator light on the dash (Temp was still fine at 180) so I topped it up. During my next drive the light goes off again so I check for leaks and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By Mauiguy
Wow, so fast, thanks everyone! By the way, I do...

Wow, so fast, thanks everyone! By the way, I do have a bentley manual and the only part number in there was for a "Two-stage" cap. Didn't see a number for a regular one.
Thanks again!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By Mauiguy
I ask dealer for coolant cap part number, they say it's called a bleeder valve?

I've driven myself nuts so I'm here for help.
My '99 base has a little bit of fluid by the coolant tank cap and the level was a little low so I said fine, gonna get some coolant and a new cap. I get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,007
Posted By Mauiguy
I don't want the general public to know that...

I don't want the general public to know that boxsters are that cheap, the price will go up!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Mauiguy
Vinyl sounds good, you could probably get the...

Vinyl sounds good, you could probably get the smallest roll available for a few bucks, stick it on and you'll be able to pull it off immediately if you don't like it. Because it's the internet, I've...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,233
Views: 191,747
Posted By Mauiguy
I had the same car, white Delta 88 with red...

I had the same car, white Delta 88 with red velour interior. Super comfy, and whereas it was free (Parents were pissed at the dealer for only allowing $500 for it as a trade-in so they gave it to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,450
Posted By Mauiguy
Ok, I finished it, all set! It was wikkid hard to...

Ok, I finished it, all set! It was wikkid hard to do it from underneath but using a small screwdriver I was able to scrape away the loctite then loosen the screws. I didn't pull apart the bad switch...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2016, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,450
Posted By Mauiguy
I ordered two the other day and tracking says...

I ordered two the other day and tracking says they'll arrive between today and the 25th so once they do I'll pop one in (Spoken like I've done it a thousand times and it'll be easy). I've only seen a...
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