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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-26-2012, 04:25 PM

Replies: 27

Key Problem

Views: 12,118

Posted By pjv

I guess we are getting off topic, but the IMS...

I guess we are getting off topic, but the IMS bearing is well and truly covered on this forum, so you could do a search and find heaps of information and debate about it. I was totally unaware of it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-26-2012, 04:43 AM

Replies: 27

Key Problem

Views: 12,118

Posted By pjv

As you say, it is interesting that a car as...

As you say, it is interesting that a car as expensive as a Porsche might not have remote locking when it is so common in cheaper cars. Now you have that sorted out, all you have to do is worry about...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2012, 05:45 PM

Replies: 27

Key Problem

Views: 12,118

Posted By pjv

Bobbyg, I have an owner's manual for the earlier...

Bobbyg, I have an owner's manual for the earlier series 986, and it says that 'In the case of vehicles without remote control, the grip of key A incorporates a lamp that lights up when you press the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-23-2012, 03:20 PM

Replies: 27

Key Problem

Views: 12,118

Posted By pjv

Welcome to 986forum bobbyg. This is a great...

Welcome to 986forum bobbyg. This is a great forum, very friendly and helpful people, so you will be happy you joined it. As for your key problem, I think the earlier posts on this topic cover things...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-23-2012, 02:52 PM

Replies: 2

cool cap

Views: 2,144

Posted By pjv

I bought a California Pop Top a while back just...

I bought a California Pop Top a while back just to cover the soft top in the sun (things can get pretty hot here in summer). It is certainly very effective at keeping the interior of the car cooler,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2012, 03:17 AM

Replies: 10

Blown Boxster 3.2L engine

Views: 4,261

Posted By pjv

Hi Darren, Very sorry to hear about your...

Hi Darren,

Very sorry to hear about your engine. I does surprise me to hear about the 'lack of availability of used parts' in this country, but maybe I just don't know yet!

Have you tried...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2012, 05:11 PM

Replies: 2

Car Battery Replacement - Key Fob Issue

Views: 2,480

Posted By pjv

Disconnecting the battery had no effect on remote...

Disconnecting the battery had no effect on remote key operation with my car, so I don't believe that a new battery would be a problem.

If you open the door with the key instead of the remote...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Replies: 22

A close shave....

Views: 3,885

Posted By pjv

Things here are even worse. We have what are...

Things here are even worse. We have what are known as 'hoon' laws (hoon - Australian vernacular for serious speeding and other driving misbehaviour). They can immediately suspend your licence,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-21-2012, 05:45 PM

Replies: 7

New Member/Porsche Owner Introduction

Views: 1,901

Posted By pjv

If you use the key to manually unlock the door,...

If you use the key to manually unlock the door, the alarm will activate unless you put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the first position within 10 seconds.

With the light switch,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-24-2012, 04:29 AM

Replies: 8

Does anyone know how to get a 1999 service repair manual?

Views: 2,251

Posted By pjv

I bought a manual on CD from Ebay not long ago....

I bought a manual on CD from Ebay not long ago. It looks like it contains OEM information and diagrams, and I sometimes see identical diagrams posted on this forum. Was very cheap.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-24-2012, 04:22 AM

Replies: 19

Temperature Gauge Blinking + Coolant Overflow Spray

Views: 8,316

Posted By pjv

I also find it hard to see the coolant level in...

I also find it hard to see the coolant level in bright sunlight, even with a flashlight, so I use a long fishing float (with string attached just in case!). Works very well, got the idea from my BMW...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-25-2011, 04:25 PM

Replies: 29

After the new top is installed ...

Views: 3,899

Posted By pjv

Thanks derekcohen. Could you also tell me where...

Thanks derekcohen. Could you also tell me where you got your top from? My car is a 2004 model.

Thanks again.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-23-2011, 04:36 PM

Replies: 29

After the new top is installed ...

Views: 3,899

Posted By pjv

Looks good. Can you tell me what the new top cost...

Looks good. Can you tell me what the new top cost (in this part of the world) ?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-17-2011, 02:06 AM

Replies: 10

Flat battery cant get under bonnet

Views: 9,319

Posted By pjv

Hi, my driver's handbook says to do as follows - ...

Hi, my driver's handbook says to do as follows -
"Use the key to unlock the door, leave the key in the door lock;
Remove the fuse box cover;
Pull out the positive terminal (orange/red thing);
Use...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2011, 06:02 PM

Replies: 2

window issue

Views: 1,368

Posted By pjv

According to my handbook, the alarm will activate...

According to my handbook, the alarm will activate if the door is opened manually with the key, unless the ignition switch is turned to the first position within 10 seconds of opening, so I guess...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2011, 03:57 AM

Replies: 1

Looking for Zeintop or regular hardtop down under

Views: 1,501

Posted By pjv

Have a look at Ebay.com.au, there are two Boxster...

Have a look at Ebay.com.au, there are two Boxster hardtops for sale at the moment.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-21-2011, 03:00 PM

Replies: 7

Question about brakes

Views: 1,627

Posted By pjv

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think Pat...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think Pat describes my impressions of the 986 brakes very closely. And also they reminded me of my old 911 which did not have power-assisted brakes but worked very...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-19-2011, 02:32 PM

Replies: 7

Question about brakes

Views: 1,627

Posted By pjv

Question about brakes

Hi everybody, I am planning to buy a 2004 boxster 986 (2.7L). When I test drove it the brakes seemed quite 'wooden' to me, that is they required a lot of pedal pressure compared to other cars I have...

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