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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-18-2023, 05:16 PM

Replies: 7

Bilstein B4 or B6 for 97' Base Boxster?

Views: 849

Posted By soundguy

I'm pretty happy with my B4's, but as I said...

I'm pretty happy with my B4's, but as I said anything would have been an improvement over what was in there! The car handles so much better, and the ride is very comfortable. No more wobbly going...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-30-2023, 11:10 AM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

Turned out to be the ignition switch. Crazy that...

Turned out to be the ignition switch. Crazy that a failing ignition switch would cause such a minor and specific problem. Oh well, back in business!

Thank you everyone for your help. And thank you...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2023, 05:13 PM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

Yes, I replaced the 2 green bulbs, but no joy....

Yes, I replaced the 2 green bulbs, but no joy. It's very strange, since the 2 green bulbs seem to be the only ones not working. Probably going to take it apart AGAIN tomorrow and look closer at the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-21-2023, 05:42 AM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

The dimmer switch seems to be working as it does...

The dimmer switch seems to be working as it does still dim the LCDs under the tach, speedo, and fuel gauges. Good suggestion Kevin and maybe a little contact cleaner is in order. I am getting pretty...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-18-2023, 05:42 AM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

Thanks Kevin for the suggestion. I installed a...

Thanks Kevin for the suggestion. I installed a new light switch about a year ago, so hopefully it hasn't gone bad already, but maybe I'll pop it out and clean it.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2023, 12:12 PM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

Removed the instrument panel today. All the...

Removed the instrument panel today. All the connections look good and appear to be solid. No broken wires I can see. As long as I had the whole thing apart, I replaced nearly all the bulbs. Went back...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2023, 05:36 AM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

I checked all the fuses, and they are all good....

I checked all the fuses, and they are all good. The fact that this occurred right after I had 3 new wheel sensor harnesses replaced, makes me think that maybe when the front sensors were spliced in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2023, 04:36 PM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

That was my thought too. It doesn't look too bad...

That was my thought too. It doesn't look too bad getting it out.
Thanks for the suggestion.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-23-2023, 08:37 AM

Replies: 14

Instrument lights dead

Views: 846

Posted By soundguy

Instrument lights dead

97' base Boxster, Tip, 102K. Driving home last night, pulled into a driveway to drop a friend off. Put the car in park for a minute, and as soon as I selected reverse the instrument lights blinked...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-14-2023, 01:35 PM

Replies: 7

Bilstein B4 or B6 for 97' Base Boxster?

Views: 849

Posted By soundguy

Thanks David. The lowering springs give the car...

Thanks David. The lowering springs give the car such a great look.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-10-2023, 09:23 AM

Replies: 7

Bilstein B4 or B6 for 97' Base Boxster?

Views: 849

Posted By soundguy

Thanks for your thoughts on the B6. I have the...

Thanks for your thoughts on the B6.
I have the same problem, my shocks are so shot whichever one I choose will be a massive improvement. The car was heading into the shop today, so I had to decide...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-02-2023, 08:47 AM

Replies: 7

Bilstein B4 or B6 for 97' Base Boxster?

Views: 849

Posted By soundguy

Bilstein B4 or B6 for 97' Base Boxster?

Going for new shocks all around on my 97' base, and wondering about the B4 vs. B6. Daily driver, weekend fun car, probably no tracking, and dealing with roads in the Northeast. I like the idea of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2023, 10:29 AM

Replies: 5

WP, Thermo, and then Coolant flush?

Views: 456

Posted By soundguy

Thanks Jeff. This was a concern of mine as I...

Thanks Jeff. This was a concern of mine as I don't really know what's in there. A distilled water flush it is then.
Any thoughts on using the Liqui Moly coolant flush?
And I was considering using...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2023, 12:23 PM

Replies: 5

WP, Thermo, and then Coolant flush?

Views: 456

Posted By soundguy

Thanks very much. If I can safely dodge a...

Thanks very much.

If I can safely dodge a second fill/drain that makes life easier for sure.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2023, 08:36 AM

Replies: 5

WP, Thermo, and then Coolant flush?

Views: 456

Posted By soundguy

WP, Thermo, and then Coolant flush?

Bought a 97' base Boxster with 100K, and I'm going to do a new WP, thermostat, and a thorough coolant flush. Not sure what kind of coolant is in there right now, but it's not pink.
My question is,...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

06-03-2021, 04:15 PM

Replies: 5

97 base boxster buying advice

Views: 948

Posted By soundguy

Great info regarding the potential water issues...

Great info regarding the potential water issues and solutions, which I was unaware of. This forum is fantastic. 2nd vote on the Durametric, so I have to follow up on that.

I must admit to still...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

05-29-2021, 02:07 PM

Replies: 13

For Sale: 2001 Boxster $8500 OBO

Views: 5,487

Posted By soundguy

Still available ?

Has this car been sold? Looks like a beauty. IMS? Thank you.

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

05-29-2021, 01:50 PM

Replies: 6

Low mile 986 2.7 with major service records

Views: 1,707

Posted By soundguy

Still available?

Is the car still available, and do you have a link to pictures ? Thanks

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

05-24-2021, 01:44 PM

Replies: 5

97 base boxster buying advice

Views: 948

Posted By soundguy

Thanks PLP. All valuable suggestions. I drove the...

Thanks PLP. All valuable suggestions. I drove the car this past weekend, and performed just about all of your suggested checks, with everything passing muster. Small amount of smoke on startup for a...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

05-23-2021, 11:10 AM

Replies: 5

97 base boxster buying advice

Views: 948

Posted By soundguy

97 base boxster buying advice

Hi All,

New to the forum, and I hope I've posted this question in the right place.

Looking at a 97 base Boxster, 99K, Tip. Very nice cosmetically, new top with glass window, seats a little...

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