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Re: Adding Bluetooth via AUX. I am real interested in hearing your solution. - 10 months ago

I’m watching your thread… hope you find the solution. Wish I could help.

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Now on to fix a top that thinks intermittent is funny. - 10 months ago

Now on to get my top to function every time. When I needed to get to service mode… the relay or switch at the release handle and the motor were jokesters. Not funny. Wish me luck. Again… any recommendations appreciated.

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Thank you Pedro… one of the intake hoses cupped below the intake pipe. - 10 months ago

Pedro, thanks again… short burst of carb cleaner and the idle subtly Increased. One of the four connecting hose was cupped and not overlapping. After your suggestion to use carb cleaner or starter fluid I thought… in all the years I never heard of that. Then I realized… the only vacuum leaks I chased down were right in front of me, where the carburetor was right there… and leaks were aud

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Re: P1133 & P1126 errors. Thank you Pedro. - 10 months ago

Thank you Pedro… I have never heard of that technique… genius.. Appreciated.

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Re: Replaced AOS… a performance GAIN !… then P1133 & P1126 errors. - 10 months ago

There are a lot of posts dealing with both the P1126 and P1133 errors. My planned first step is to determine if there are any vacuum leaks… then add Techron fuel additive. I will also check the oil cap to determine if the pressure indicates a problem AOS. Any other suggested areas I should look to? Your insight is greatly appreciated.

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Replaced AOS… a performance GAIN ! - 11 months ago

Finally located a screeching noise I believed coming from the AOS. Replaced the AOS and cleaned intake. Took it for a test drive, fingers crossed this fixed the problem. Happily it fixed the problem….what I did not anticipate is the improved performance. A noticeable acceleration gain… Thanks to everyone who replied to my various questions, thanks to those (Pedro and other’s YouTube) vi

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Re: Wahoo!!! I found it. - 11 months ago

Thank you for your assistance… your measurements are correct. And, it appears to be fine thread. Thank you!!!!

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Re: Where can I get another bolt that secures the Air / Oil Separator to the engine? - 11 months ago

Thanks… appreciated.

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Where can I get another bolt that secures the Air / Oil Separator to the engine? - 11 months ago

Help! I dropped one of the two bolts that secures the air / oil separator to the engine. I was attempting to insert the bolt from above and it slipped out of my fingers and I can not find it.. Where can I purchase a replacement? Or would anyone know the spec. ? I’m afraid to remove the top bolt to use it as an example… concerned the separator comes loose. Replacing the separator is a job

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Re:2000 Boxster - identified the problem, AOS. Should I replace Lower Vent Line to Oil Separator? - 11 months ago

Thanks everyone for your help… I believe I have finally identify the problem, the Air Oil Separator (AOS). After finding a YouTube video matching the sound / Squeal and finally getting the engine to recreate the sound I believe the AOS is the problem. I ordered the parts from Pelican… and received a part I have not seen mentioned in the DYI videos… the Lower Vent Line for Oil Separator. I

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Re: The Pelican Parts articles I linked cover . . . - 1 year ago

John and Pedro, thank you. I plan to pull the front access cover this week… your directions are of a great help. I’ll remove the belt and look for cracking. It will also allow me to try and spin the pulleys, spin the alternator and water pump. Thanks again.

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Re: If by divulge itself to you, you mean . . . - 1 year ago

By divulge it… I mean, actually having the noise reappear while running. I have had the noise occur but have not been able to have it begin again while running with the engine cover off. I have replaced both the idler pulley and belt myself, a long time ago. The pulley or something running off the belt was one of my original thoughts… but it doesn’t squeal like a slipping belt. My next s

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster - 1 year ago

The idler pulley beginning to fail makes sense to me and I keep hoping it will divulge itself to me. Thank you for your assistance… greatly appreciated.

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Re: Recommend you do an Internet search on "Porsche 986 early AOS failure signs". - 1 year ago

Thank you… the idle is stable.

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Does the AOS when beginning to fail… make a noise that would be intermittent? - 1 year ago

n/t

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Re: Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster - 1 year ago

Follow up - the build up on top of the air channels is not oily. It is dry.

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Trying to identify a problem - 2000 Boxster - 1 year ago

My Boxster is making a screeching sound that does not always occur. The car is at the 80,000 mile mark and my query of the site suggest the AOS can produce that noise. I have opened up the engine bay to help locate the noise but it does not always occur. I drove the car last night with not luck. What I did notice is a slight hiss when pressing the accelerator that immediately drops off… like th

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Re: How to disable airbag to replace window regulator - 4 years ago

Thanks so much for the reply. I did not realize it was as simple as cutting of the electrical supply then awaiting a period of time for the system to discharge. The air bags unexpectedly activating has kept me from replacing the regulator for sometime. I’ll disconnect the battery then give it plenty of time to discharge. Thanks again.

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How to disable airbag to replace window regulator - 4 years ago

I need to replace my driver door window regulator but am uncertain of how to disable the door air bag… prior to disassembly. I would appreciate instruction on how to do this safely. I have replaced window regulator assemblies before on other cars… however, no air bags were involved. Thank you in advance.

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Help replacing rear trunk cable and driver side window regulator - 5 years ago

Does anyone have directions on how to replace the rear trunk cable, running from the motorized actuator to the release mechanism? also, Are there any precautions I need to take when replacing the driver side window regulator, concerning the side air bag? thank you

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Re: will a < $60k mid-engine Corvette do to Boxster/Cayman sales? - 5 years ago

I'm not concerned about the impact to sales... but I'd be interested in driving a mid engine Vette. I am leery of the sharp lines of the Vette's body styling based on the photos and the current size; however, hp speaks to a internal lust. I own a 2000, 2.7... have enjoyed every day I have driven it and would love to have 350 hp at my access. Would I give it up for a car that handles the same w

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Re: Boxster's still in the shop...and I have a new car... Vanishing Point. - 7 years ago

IMO, Dodge has done such a great job of maintaining the retro look of the original Challenger... every time I see one I'm reminded of the 70's movie Vanishing Point. Yours being White... Classic. Challenger, Cuda's, Chargers... MoPar's finest. HP now is redic. That much jump and my rear bumper would be passing me on the right. Admiration from a Ford guy who moved over from straight line to cur

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Re: Sport sport exhaust?... love mine but that is pricey. - 8 years ago

I purchased my Boxster used and the sport exhaust was previously installed along with 030 suspension, 18" wheels and Boxster inscribed door scuff plates. Overall those modification made for a very nice car. Simple aesthetics really do dress up and enhance your perception of the car... a car that I appreciate every time I drive it. The sport exhaust is very subtle... in my opinion. Coming from

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Re: Help! Police!... what electrical / ECU modifications are required? - 8 years ago

I've never thought about swapping out my 2.7 for a 3.6... that would be incredible. However, I had always thought being able to get to the hp. numbers of a 3.4 would make for an ideally balanced Boxster. My biggest concern would be the limitations or feasibility of mating the wiring harness and ECU. How do you work around those issues?... or have enough engine swaps been done that this isn't a

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Re: Windshield wipers malfunctioning - Thanks Marc - 8 years ago

I positioned the arms where I believe they should be when turned off... then tightened both nuts that secure the wiper arm. The wiper now has a hard stop... which indicates to me that Marc's suspicion that the arms had come loose on the shaft and were rotating, is accurate. I tested them at variable and high speed while washing the car... and they are now working as normal. I'm surprised the n

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Windshield wipers malfunctioning - 8 years ago

Last night my windshield wipers began to act erratic. It began with the passenger side starting to click as it bottomed out in the tray. Then the same wiper only traveled partially through it’s cycle… while still clicking as it bottomed out in the tray. It would then function as normal then start traveling erratic a few cycles later. The driver side wiper functioned as normal. At one poi

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Re: Window regulator replacement... thanks Marc. - 8 years ago

n/t

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Re: Window regulator replacement... side air bag question - 8 years ago

Thanks Marc. So the takeaways are: 1) it is an explosive device, handle with caution and potential of directional explosion. 2) remove the ignition key, disconnect the battery at both terminals and allow time for the system to dissipate it's charge. Any other recommendations or experience?... greatly appreciated.

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Window regulator replacement... side air bag question - 8 years ago

2000 Boxster, replacing the window regulator... can hear the cable as the window comes up to the top. My question is in regard to the air bag, I have watched various videos demonstrating how to remove the door panel and replace the regulator... but do I need to do anything to disconnect the airbag or neutralize it? Is there any potential for my activating it during removal? Thank you...

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Re: Broken foot... 12 weeks. Driving became secondary... I missed my bike. - 9 years ago

n/t

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