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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2025, 01:12 PM
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Views: 190
Posted By soundguy
Temp increase when using Tiptronic manually

97' Base 2.5 TIP, with new low temp thermo, water pump, and fresh coolant. And had a thorough distilled water flush when the work was performed.

I've noticed that when driving in manual mode,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By soundguy
Could be above my pay grade, but I will give it a...

Could be above my pay grade, but I will give it a shot. Thanks Jeff.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By soundguy
Disconnected sensor, and I'm seeing values closer...

Disconnected sensor, and I'm seeing values closer to 2.7-3 ohms on pins 1 & 2, which on my sensor are the 2 white wires, the heating wires as best as I could determine.

Are you still thinking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By soundguy
Bosch 13806, from FCP Euro.

Bosch 13806, from FCP Euro.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By soundguy
Hey JFP, I was hoping you'd pipe in. Thank you...

Hey JFP, I was hoping you'd pipe in. Thank you for your expertise. I will check those values tomorrow and report back.

They are Bosche 13806 O2 sensors with the Porsche connector.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By soundguy
Another O2 sensor saga...

97' Base, 104K, Tip.

June 3rd,
CEL light comes on. Durametric shows-
P0420, P1102, & P1107.

I repalce the 2 pre cat O2 sensors, which I had planned on doing anyway as maintenance.
Reset...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,338
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
Views: 1,573
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
Views: 1,573
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
Views: 1,573
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
Views: 711
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
Views: 711
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
Views: 711
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
Views: 1,204
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: 24
Views: 7,437
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
Views: 1,955
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
Views: 1,204
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...
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