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The first thing is to check to see if the A/C is actually functioning - Yesterday
which you should be able to tell by condensed water dripping from the bottom of the car when the A/C is on. If the A/C is working then the problem is that you're getting A/C + heat, which is a totally different problem than the A/C not working.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Screw is M6 x 25 - 8 days ago
Should be about $1 at the dealership. Really they should give it to you for free. Part # is 900.067.089.01by Boxsterra - Main Forum
You can drive quite a long distance - 8 days ago
after the brake wear light comes on before you have to change the pads. And there is plenty of audible warning before there is a real problem. Going all the way to BRBS is no problem. If you're still on the original pads, chances are it's just the fronts that are worn. If that's the case, I would get a new set of pads and we'll pop them in. Or if someone up in CT has a TSBL session we can doby Boxsterra - Main Forum
One easy way to test the switch - 12 days ago
is to swap the connector with another one of the double-throw switches and try putting the top up and down with the other switch. They all have the same connector.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Might be easily fixable - 14 days ago
Try cleaning the contacts on the removable faceplate and on the radio where they meet.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Re: Ah but - 16 days ago
Ah, but they actually are in a manner of speaking. Adjusted for inflation Boxsters have gotten cheaper (base price) and stayed the same (base + options). But they've added a few more fancy options so it's possible to spend a little more if you deck it out.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
For a friend - 17 days ago
Who doesn't have a car but has always been interested in improving his driving skills.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
High performance driving school - 21 days ago
Can anybody recommend a good high performance driving school in the Northern California area? If it's worth traveling to go elsewhere I'm open to that idea too.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Did you reset the fuel map after coil replacement? - 22 days ago
You need to.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Drive right behind Pedro - 22 days ago
He will deflect any spare tire bits flying around. I have some bug stuff from Griot's, will be trying it this year.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Bad idea - 22 days ago
Top 5 reasons: 1) Oil filter will pick up shrapnel 2) Magnetic drain plug won't even capture all iron pieces so it won't save you 3) Drain plugs are designed to be sacrificial. Many mag ones are not. 4) More expensive but no better* 5) Problems can be detected effectively by inspecting the oil filter Magnetic drain plugs are a solution looking for a problem. * They are actually better iby Boxsterra - Main Forum
It's the coils - 23 days ago
When the car starts misfiring the computer tries to compensate. Its inability to compensate can cause lots of other codes. Since the problem followed the coils and it is bank-dependent, the primary problem is almost definitely the coils. I would just replace the 3 bad ones. They're about $50 apiece. Once you've replaced them, see what codes persist. A lot of misfiring can foul your plugs but Iby Boxsterra - Main Forum
Which is a fantastic reason - 23 days ago
to not think about it. Priorities.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
It's a standard bit size so you can use almost any set - 26 days ago
I have this set and I use it regularly. It's a great investment: http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-68457.html Lots of vendors of it on eBay too but I really like Harbor Freight for their selection, prices, and customer service so I tend to support them first.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
This should work fine - 26 days ago
and has general applicability (also works to remove screws from dash speaker grills, for example). http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece-right-angle-screwdriver-92630.htmlby Boxsterra - Main Forum
I agree, with one modification - 27 days ago
I would call them on the phone first. They may not have the item in stock and it's going to make you more upset to have to make two trips. One time I got my car back from the dealer and there was a big black grease smudge on the (light tan) carpet. I thought about picking my fights and letting it go but in the end I called them to explain my issue with the service manager. They sent someone outby Boxsterra - Main Forum
Another way - 28 days ago
If you soak the nut in PB Blaster, then use an impact wrench they will often separate.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
They're working on it - 4 weeks ago
or at least that's the implication here: http://www.valentine1.com/Lab/AnsweredAlready2.aspby Boxsterra - Main Forum
The upgrade isn't needed for Android integration - 4 weeks ago
but the $49 "v1connection" module is (https://store.valentine1.com/store/) and there is some additional functionality available if you get the ESP upgrade.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Diagnostics - 4 weeks ago
A slightly low coolant level generally won't cause overheating unless air gets sucked into the system, which only happens if the reservoir is quite low. If that's the case, the problem will generally persist until you bleed out the air. Driving with the bleeder valve open for a while should do the trick. One thing to check (since it's easy) is the ballast resistors. Instructions here: http://peby Boxsterra - Main Forum
Certainly, it's important to know the context - 4 weeks ago
The given stats could be based on extrapolation, research, or by strict numbers (examples seen by Porsche). If Porsche had done experiments to determine the actual failure rate that could be subject to disclosure. Information is good. I look forward to hearing more.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
No, I don't remember exactly which it was - 4 weeks ago
but I had a long discussion with the tech and he was completely sure that the one I got was the right one for my car (and the only one that was appropriate).by Boxsterra - Main Forum
Two reasons to estimate - 4 weeks ago
1) I didn't know that facts about the failure rate had been posted (I have certainly seen lots of opinions) 2) My estimate jives with that figure. Being able to estimate is generally useful.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
I thought of that - 4 weeks ago
But I think the $20MM number they quoted was for all cars, not just ones included in the suit.by Boxsterra - Main Forum
My take - 4 weeks ago
He's basically saying the more things you do to ensure you're driving safely the less likely you are to get a ticket. I think the cops would approve of that message.by Boxsterra - Main Forum