Show all posts by user

Discussion of Boxsters and other Porsches

Buying through this link, gets PB a donation.	Expect the best, and accept no substitute.

Page 1 of 2 Pages: 12

Results 1 - 30 of 37

Re: How to disable airbag to replace window regulator - 4 months 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.

by m2 - Main Forum

How to disable airbag to replace window regulator - 4 months 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.

by m2 - Main Forum

Help replacing rear trunk cable and driver side window regulator - 1 year 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

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: will a < $60k mid-engine Corvette do to Boxster/Cayman sales? - 2 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 han

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Boxster's still in the shop...and I have a new car... Vanishing Point. - 3 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

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Sport sport exhaust?... love mine but that is pricey. - 4 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

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Help! Police!... what electrical / ECU modifications are required? - 4 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 i

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Windshield wipers malfunctioning - Thanks Marc - 5 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 sur

by m2 - Main Forum

Windshield wipers malfunctioning - 5 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

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Window regulator replacement... thanks Marc. - 5 years ago

n/t

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Window regulator replacement... side air bag question - 5 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.

by m2 - Main Forum

Window regulator replacement... side air bag question - 5 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..

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Broken foot... 12 weeks. Driving became secondary... I missed my bike. - 5 years ago

n/t

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Occasional trouble starting car... Crankshaft sensor - 5 years ago

Last summer my car... 2000, 2.7, died in the left hand turn lane awaiting the light to change. It was running fine prior to dying and had been driven about 30 minutes or so. After waiting for almost 2 hours for a flatbed... it finally started after the driver was ready to put hooks on it. It then ran almost the exact same distance and died again as I started to pull away after telling the tow

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Crankshaft sensor - Grant and Marc, thanks for the reply. - 5 years ago

I have moved to an area that is very rural, Calaveras, CA... a lot of twisty 2 lane roads with very little shoulder, so verifying the fix is a little unnerving. On the positive side... roads made for appreciating a Boxster. Thanks again... I will provide an update in a few weeks.

by m2 - Main Forum

Crankshaft sensor - 5 years ago

Last summer my Boxster stalled at a traffic light after running for about 30 to 45 mins.. The engine would not restart until the engine had cooled for an extended period of time... in my case, after the flat bed arrived 2 hours later, lol. No error codes were ever recorded. Members of the board indicated the Crankshaft sensor was bad and needed replacement. Removal and replacement was not te

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Crank position sensor replacement... difficult? - 6 years ago

Hello... back from Italy, time to tackle the Crank position sensor. Although I am not certain this is the problem... no error message to confirm. How difficult is replacement of the sensor? Appreciate the insight.

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Boxster running fine... stop at light, engine dies, turns over but will not start. - 6 years ago

Thank you... I will look there first, as that makes a lot of sense given the way symptoms. Got to admit... this is a strange one. After a few hours it started again. Nothing worse than an intermittent failure.

by m2 - Main Forum

Boxster running fine... stop at light, engine dies, turns over but will not start. - 6 years ago

2000 Boxster, 2.7... no history of problems. Engine running fine, pull to a stop light... engine dies. Turns over as if it's not getting gas, gauge registers 1/4 tank). While waiting put in a gallon of gas. Wait 2 hours for a flatbed... truck pulls up and starts to raise his bed... Boxster starts (I've tried it 7 or 8 times while waiting). I ask the drive to follow me home (relieved

by m2 - Main Forum

Anyone have header recommendations for 2.7 engine? - 6 years ago

n/t

by m2 - Main Forum

Adding headers and Techno power kit... for those who have. 2000 - 2.7 - 6 years ago

I have recently moved to an area of California where smog test are not required bi-annually (only at sale)... making modifications a reality. The techno power kit accompanied with headers offers the potential of ~ 30 hp. On a 2.7 that is a very promising improvement (aside from the discussion of $ to HP expense). My questions are... What headers have people chosen and what is recommended

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Alternator and battery... just went through the same thing. - 6 years ago

I recently replaced both my battery and alternator. I purchased a rebuilt alternator at the local (Winchester Auto) parts store... it turned out to be a Bosch. The price was around $200 dollars and I installed it myself. The most difficult part is described as the removal, not the case for me. With a few solid taps as the Pelican parts directions instruct on the top bolt my alternator was eas

by m2 - Main Forum

Rotor resurface or replace? - 6 years ago

Original rotors... first bake job, no scratches or lip. Resurface or replace? And... would you take the same approach for all your cars? Mileage at around 75,000.

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Torques... Thanks! greatly appreciated :^) - 6 years ago

n/t

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Replacing Alternator... - 6 years ago

Does anyone know the torque value for the two alternator bolts? I have a manual on disc but it is PC based and I've gone Mac.

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Replacing Alternator. - 6 years ago

Was able to get it back into place right after I posted the question, LOL. Special thanks to Pedro for his insight and calming response when I asked his opinion of what damage I might have induced when I reversed polarity while installing a new battery. Blew 2 fuses, might have damaged the alternator but it might have also been what lead to the batteries demise (I'm guessing the alternat

by m2 - Main Forum

Replacing Alternator... out was easy. How the heck do you get the new one in? - 6 years ago

Every article and post talks about removal, installation is encapsulated as... installation is simply the reverse of the removal process. My problem...what or is there a trick for aligning the top bolt? I can not get the alternator to slip into position. I am entering from the front engine panel. Thanks...

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Porsche Boxster reliability - 6 years ago

I was a manufacturing Quality Engineer, predictive and field reliability was part of the job. Blanket statement, take it for what it is worth in your opinion... with the best of circumstances accurate field data is a lofty expectation. Within our company we targeted top 50 customers and flagged failures for failure analysis... from that we were able to verify failures and work to root cause.

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: Fixed the horn honking when braking... Thanks for the video, everything went fine. - 7 years ago

I appreciate the video... everything went fine. Unfortunately the airbag disconnected as I reached under to install the underside o-rings. Clipped it back in place. Horn now works when it should :^) Now who's replaced the rear trunk release cable?...

by m2 - Main Forum

Re: There's no need to be nervous... Thanks, appreciate the confirmation. - 7 years ago

n/t

by m2 - Main Forum

Page 1 of 2 Pages: 12