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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 170
Posted By blue62
First rule of diagnostics: Always check what...

First rule of diagnostics:
Always check what human hands have touched first.:D :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2025, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 170
Posted By blue62
Could be as simple as the negative battery cable...

Could be as simple as the negative battery cable not grounding to the frame properly.
Or any number of other issues.
So go to Utube and look up "Voltage Drop Testing" a Starting system"
Once you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 309
Posted By blue62
78F350 has given you good advice. You say you...

78F350 has given you good advice.
You say you pressurized the system and heard air hissing out but could not find the leak.
Use a bottle of water with dish soap in it.
Pressurize the system and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2025, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By blue62
This is what coolant system pressure testers are...

This is what coolant system pressure testers are for.
Harbor freight has them for around $90.00.
They have adapters to fit just about any system on any car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By blue62
Put the transmission in neutral ...Mount the...

Put the transmission in neutral ...Mount the shifter.... Hold shifter in the neutral position.
Adjust cables to fit the shifter attachment points... attach cables.

All an installation tool does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2024, 04:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,687
Posted By blue62
Use a multi meter to test the fuel pump wiring...

Use a multi meter to test the fuel pump wiring circuit for continuity and resistance.
that will tell you if the fuel pump is good or not.
Use a multi meter to test the the wiring to the fuel pump...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-15-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,687
Posted By blue62
If the engine "fires" for a second when you use...

If the engine "fires" for a second when you use starting fluid but will not start under normal conditions. Then that tells you that there is a fuel delivery issue.
So you have to determine ,,,is the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By blue62
The starting point is to determine if the...

The starting point is to determine if the adjuster functions or not.
It is an electrical devise so the electrical circuit portion can be tested with a volt meter.
It can be made to "test" actuate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By blue62
P1524 is telling you that there is an issue with...

P1524 is telling you that there is an issue with the cam shaft adjuster on bank 2.
It has an effect on cam shaft timing. It is most likely why your having miss-fires on all cylinders on that bank....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2024, 04:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By blue62
The water pump is in the center of the engine not...

The water pump is in the center of the engine not the right hand side of the engine.
If you have coolant draining near the right rear wheel that is where the coolant tank overflow tube is.
There is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By blue62
The steering lock is just mechanical. You...

The steering lock is just mechanical.
You probably need to replace the electrical switch at the rear of the key tumbler.
That switch is a common issue with these cars.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,661
Posted By blue62
In the passenger wheel well behind the wheel well...

In the passenger wheel well behind the wheel well liner there is a switch and a valve that are linked to the EVAP system.
The clicking sound could be related to those.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,661
Posted By blue62
Start with the simplest thing first. That...

Start with the simplest thing first.
That is.... have your battery load tested.
That will tell you if the battery is still good or if it needs replaced.
If the battery is still good then you need...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,205
Posted By blue62
The mechanical steering lock is exactly that...

The mechanical steering lock is exactly that "Mechanical" consists mostly of a spring and plunger.
If you remove the assembly you will find that it malfunctions due to the old "lube" or grease...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By blue62
A very very bad idea especially if it is other...

A very very bad idea especially if it is other then steel such as say aluminum.
You will change the temper and other strength qualities of the part.
That could cause an unsafe condition such as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By blue62
That pump only spins up for a few seconds at cold...

That pump only spins up for a few seconds at cold startup.
Most likely uses sealed bearings
Very unlikely that the bearings are worn.
The car may have 80,000 miles on it but the SAI pump has very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2024, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By blue62
First thing to do is check to see if you blew a...

First thing to do is check to see if you blew a related fuse.
Then check the motor for continuity.
if those are good then the motor should run when hooked up direct to 12v.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,155
Posted By blue62
You may want to look at the condition of your air...

You may want to look at the condition of your air filter while your in there.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,155
Posted By blue62
I would worry about the oily residue and oil...

I would worry about the oily residue and oil saturated dirt all over the engine.
It is definitive proof of multiple vacuum leaks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,598
Posted By blue62
Try something like Ace Hardware if you have it or...

Try something like Ace Hardware if you have it or a Napa auto parts store.
I think Brass will be easier to find then Copper.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,598
Posted By blue62
Solid Brass or Solid Copper.

Solid Brass or Solid Copper.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By blue62
European order Boxsters do not have pre-cats or...

European order Boxsters do not have pre-cats or starter catalytic converters.
They just have a singe catalytic converter per bank.
Pre-cat converter cars were configured for North American sales....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By blue62
If you must take a car to a shop and you have an...

If you must take a car to a shop and you have an experience which you question.
Then the best thing to do is take the car to a different shop and get a second opinion.
But do not tell the second...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By blue62
Start by going to youtube and researching...

Start by going to youtube and researching "parasitic voltage draw"...
Learn how to test out your electrical system
That will help you diagnose your electrical issues.
That will at least be a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-06-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By blue62
PSI times 14.504 equals bar...... so 3.3 bar...

PSI times 14.504 equals bar...... so 3.3 bar would be 47.86 psi
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