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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2025, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By blue62
If there is a permanent twist in the clamshell ...

If there is a permanent twist in the clamshell
the arms that raise it or the mounting points to the body.
You will probably never adjust the twist out.
I would take everything apart and make sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2025, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 485
Posted By blue62
Your brake booster and the line or hose going to...

Your brake booster and the line or hose going to it need to be able to hold a vacuum.
There is most likely also a one way valve as well.
You should be able to test them in place with something...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By blue62
When you had your wheels (Tires?) balanced did...

When you had your wheels (Tires?) balanced did you have them "Road Force" balanced????
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2025, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By blue62
That code is telling you that there is a problem...

That code is telling you that there is a problem with the O2 sensors heating circuit.
So it is either the sensor it's self, a resistance problem in the wiring harness, a bad connection,
or a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By blue62
I would have the MAF and O2 sensors tested. If...

I would have the MAF and O2 sensors tested.
If you don't have the equipment or know how find a shop with a "scope" and Tech. with the test knowledge.

Another route is go to youtube look up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By blue62
Like I stated I am making very very broad guesses...

Like I stated I am making very very broad guesses as I don't have any further info on your car.

One thing to try is disconnect the MAF sensor and go for a drive ...... see if there is any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By blue62
When you disconnect the battery the DME resets...

When you disconnect the battery the DME resets it's fueling maps to the default settings.
That's why the hesitation is gone for a while.

I am just making a.....very broad guess here..... but it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By blue62
Not trying to give you a hard time or anything of...

Not trying to give you a hard time or anything of the sort.

But the beginning of the basics in the OP's case is to make sure the battery is good.
It is the power source for the starting circuit....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By blue62
Your voltage is correct but it is amperage that...

Your voltage is correct but it is amperage that spins the starter.
You need to have the battery "load tested" that is the proper test to do in order to know your battery is good.

So give us more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2025, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 369
Posted By blue62
Try unplugging your MAF sensor and see if it...

Try unplugging your MAF sensor and see if it will idle and run smoothly.
When you unplug the MAF sensor if forces the DME to a default fueling strategy.
If you have a vacuum leak causing the issue...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,080
Posted By blue62
If your car has the original motor mount then it...

If your car has the original motor mount then it is shot.
The rubber center portion wears out and degrades with age.
You can't see it with a visual inspection it has to be removed to see the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2025, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By blue62
A fuse blows when the circuit is drawing more...

A fuse blows when the circuit is drawing more amperage then the circuit (wiring) is designed for.
So you most likely have a short to ground or your gizmo is drawing more amps then the circuit is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By blue62
[QUOTE=Nallace;667773]I’m hoping someone can...

[QUOTE=Nallace;667773]I’m hoping someone can help. I have an 2003 Boxster S. I recently changed the engine over went in without issue but when it comes to starting it won’t fire. Turns over sounds...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2025, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By blue62
O2 sensor readings at idle are rather...

O2 sensor readings at idle are rather meaninless...
The car is not driven at idle.
Very very few engine running tests are done at idle.
Proper testing of O2 sensor operation is done at cruise rpm....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
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, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
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, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
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, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 774
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, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
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, 05:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,235
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, 08:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,235
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, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
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, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
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, 05:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
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, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
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.
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