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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-19-2025, 06:47 AM

Replies: 2

986 Air module question

Views: 302

Posted By Lowski

Here is some background info on the Airbag...

Here is some background info on the Airbag function. Based on the info below it sounds reasonable to replace the sensors and the tensioner as the airbag module is seeing a fault.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-02-2024, 01:57 PM

Replies: 4

986 Headlight switch diagram- cheat sheet

Views: 716

Posted By Lowski

Maybe these will help. Wire diagrams from the...

Maybe these will help. Wire diagrams from the 2000/2001 manual.

2000 USA
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/2000_USA1733180157.jpg

2001 USA...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2024, 07:26 AM

Replies: 8

Phone mounts for your 986, what do you have?

Views: 910

Posted By Lowski

I have a homemade version of this mount. ...

I have a homemade version of this mount.

https://www.rennline.com/exactfit-magnetic-phone-mount-sku-pm01-08/

I like how the phone isn't up in your normal line of sight and the mount is very...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2024, 08:24 AM

Replies: 4

Window Regulator Question

Views: 594

Posted By Lowski

I had similar behavior with my passenger window....

I had similar behavior with my passenger window. The window would try to drop when the door handle was pulled, but wouldn’t move far enough down to clear the top. During all my research I haven’t...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-03-2024, 12:13 PM

Replies: 2

Strange window not micro dropping

Views: 409

Posted By Lowski

I had similar symptoms with my 2002 passenger...

I had similar symptoms with my 2002 passenger window not dropping. When I would lift the handle I would hear what I thought was the switch and nothing else. Turns out I was hearing the switch and the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2024, 07:45 AM

Replies: 12

Two more notches of oil

Views: 714

Posted By Lowski

I found this in the 1997 Service Information...

I found this in the 1997 Service Information document.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Oil_Level1723650237.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-02-2024, 01:20 PM

Replies: 3

battery ground disconnect

Views: 412

Posted By Lowski

On my 2002 I always have to reset the clock. You...

On my 2002 I always have to reset the clock. You might also have to reset the window full up calibration. It's hard to tell if that gets messed or not.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-30-2024, 07:10 AM

Replies: 7

Passenger Side Window Won't Go Up?

Views: 447

Posted By Lowski

I just installed a new window regulator in my...

I just installed a new window regulator in my passenger door. Based on that experience there’s not much to see or access without taking the inner door liner off along with the vapor barrier. You...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-22-2024, 12:40 PM

Replies: 4

Accidental airbag deployment

Views: 513

Posted By Lowski

Looking at the 1999 wiring diagram (it’s newest I...

Looking at the 1999 wiring diagram (it’s newest I have handy) it looks like the side airbags are connected through a control module. By tapping into a twisted pair you directly powered one of the two...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-17-2024, 07:22 AM

Replies: 13

Panicked, What would you do?

Views: 1,079

Posted By Lowski

Take a look at this thread about a 986 flood car,...

Take a look at this thread about a 986 flood car, specifically post #108. 78F350 ended up having to drop the sump plate to get water out of the engine oil. Something to consider if repetitive oil...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2024, 12:35 PM

Replies: 11

It's time to replace my 24 year old shocks, but what with?

Views: 1,270

Posted By Lowski

Found some info dated 1999 for the 2.7L and the...

Found some info dated 1999 for the 2.7L and the 3.2L.

Alignment 99 2.7L
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Alignment_99_2_7L1706218448.jpg

Alignment 99 3.2L...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2024, 12:26 PM

Replies: 11

It's time to replace my 24 year old shocks, but what with?

Views: 1,270

Posted By Lowski

Found this in my copy of the Porsche Workshop...

Found this in my copy of the Porsche Workshop Manual. Hopefully it's still accurate as it's dated 1996.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Alignment1706217906.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-02-2024, 07:04 AM

Replies: 2

Fuel evaporation leak check questions

Views: 730

Posted By Lowski

I found this in my files form the 1998 Service...

I found this in my files form the 1998 Service Information document. Hope it fills in some blanks.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/fuel_11704211229.jpg

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-07-2023, 09:35 AM

Replies: 19

Boxster catalytic converters - fix, replacement?

Views: 2,949

Posted By Lowski

Thanks for the follow up on this. Did your...

Thanks for the follow up on this.

Did your CAT rattle all the time? When hit with an object?

My 2002 2.7L has an exhaust noise/rattle that occurs during acceleration once the exhaust warms up...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2023, 10:36 AM

Replies: 5

negative LTFT both banks -13,-14 constant ?

Views: 808

Posted By Lowski

Years ago when dealing with a bad MAF sensor I...

Years ago when dealing with a bad MAF sensor I saw something that may be similar. I replaced the MAF, cleared the codes and fired up the car while watching the Durametric fuel trims. To my horror...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-01-2023, 07:11 AM

Replies: 7

The more I read, the less I know (Purge valves)

Views: 932

Posted By Lowski

This diagram explains the ORVR function of the...

This diagram explains the ORVR function of the EVAP system, but it also shows the rest of the EVAP system components. The valve at the intake failing open can cause the hard start after fueling...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-24-2023, 03:02 PM

Replies: 3

P0455 Smoke test from vent hose behind rear bumper

Views: 1,446

Posted By Lowski

I believe that hose runs from the rear bumper up...

I believe that hose runs from the rear bumper up to the valve housing in the right front wheel well. See my prior post for info about the ORVR/EVAP system for pictures and a system diagram. I think...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-13-2023, 08:23 AM

Replies: 31

Grrrr....Woo-Woo Noise From Fuel Filler Door is Back.

Views: 4,996

Posted By Lowski

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2023, 11:40 AM

Replies: 3

Still can’t add fuel

Views: 543

Posted By Lowski

Sounds like something in the Onboard Refueling...

Sounds like something in the Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system isn't working properly. You can verify your car has ORVR by looking for option code M664 on the sticker under the frunk...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-15-2023, 01:25 PM

Replies: 19

First 986 project: Replacing water pump

Views: 1,599

Posted By Lowski

My money would be on the purge valve on top of...

My money would be on the purge valve on top of the intake. This valve is scheduled to open when the engine is running under certain conditions to suck the vapors from the canister to the intake and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-10-2023, 05:44 PM

Replies: 19

First 986 project: Replacing water pump

Views: 1,599

Posted By Lowski

I'm not sure what your EVAP problem is, but...

I'm not sure what your EVAP problem is, but checkout this post. I posted some system description stuff I found online that helped me out a bunch.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-18-2022, 01:40 PM

Replies: 18

Coke Bottle Noise / Fuel Filler Howling Noise

Views: 2,989

Posted By Lowski

Coke Bottle Noise / Fuel Filler Howling Noise

Earlier this year my 2002 2.7L Boxster developed the howling noise from the fuel filler area. It went from being very intermittent to almost constantly present at idle. I’ve scoured the various...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-25-2022, 02:42 PM

Replies: 2

Fuel Vapor System - Regeneration Valve Replacement

Views: 1,338

Posted By Lowski

Fuel Vapor System - Regeneration Valve Replacement

I'm looking for some info about replacing the Regeneration Valve that goes from the throttle body to the fuel vapor system. I've done some research and it looks like replacing this should stop my...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-01-2022, 01:38 PM

Replies: 25

Coolant tank replacement questions

Views: 4,237

Posted By Lowski

Here's another post of how to do it. ...

Here's another post of how to do it.

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/72900-coolant-tank-replacement-post-replacement-observations.html

Like Clickman I removed the hoses...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2022, 02:03 PM

Replies: 4

Difficulty re-attaching the oil fill tube to new coolant tank

Views: 995

Posted By Lowski

It's been a while since I have replaced my tank...

It's been a while since I have replaced my tank and oil tube. I fought those stinking spring clamps, but I don't remember fighting the tube itself. Here's a few suggestions.

The oil tube has the...

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