https://pedrosboard.com/index.phpTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:37:53 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57414,57414#msg-57414 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57414,57414#msg-57414 PastorT Main ForumFri, 20 Mar 2026 22:40:30 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57388,57388#msg-57388 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57388,57388#msg-57388
A - will I get better sound?
B - anyone have a specific pair of speakers they'd suggest?

I know I'll need to buy an 'adapter kit' since I don't want to attack the original speaker with a dremel tool.


Andrew]]> AndyInNYC Main ForumMon, 30 Mar 2026 18:57:08 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57387,57387#msg-57387 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57387,57387#msg-57387
Would it be safe to continue driving it that way, or should I try to get that inside portion straightened, or replace the rim? Trying to decide the best option as I also have to buy new tires this year.]]> Guenter in Ontario Main ForumFri, 20 Mar 2026 08:43:02 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57381,57381#msg-57381 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57381,57381#msg-57381
I believe that my headlight switch is bad. The driver's side headlamps won't light when the switch is turned (and the key position is on run). I replaced both the standard bulb and the high beam bulb (and the burned out fog light bulb) today. Both of these bulbs work when the flash high beam is pulled, but not when the permanent on direction is pushed. The headlamp bulbs don't work when the switch is pulled to fog light position (the new fog light bulb does work then). The passenger side lights work fine in all situations.

I see pics of the replacement URO brand switch online. Yet, I don't see the fog light indicator on the switch. The PET disc shows 996-613-535-00 as the part number (no other number for S).

Is there one only switch type for base and S?



Thanks.]]> Tony in Whittier Main ForumFri, 13 Mar 2026 19:20:16 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57380,57380#msg-57380 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57380,57380#msg-57380This year, the 24th BRBS will be at the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumWed, 04 Mar 2026 19:04:47 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57373,57373#msg-57373 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57373,57373#msg-57373
Can anyone offer a definitive answer (not based on conjecture, thank you.)]]> Laz Main ForumSun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:56 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57362,57362#msg-57362 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57362,57362#msg-57362 SMILIN Main ForumSun, 05 Apr 2026 00:40:15 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57351,57351#msg-57351 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57351,57351#msg-57351
[ibb.co]

I'm supposed to move the climate control cables through the hole in the bottom of the picture (where all the other cables are poking out). you can see one of the red ends of the climate control cable trying to peek into the frame.

I removed the screw which should be at the top of the frame since it was pushing through and potentially diverting the cable; I'll replace it later.

Now that I have the cable down there, how in the world (in 20 degree weather) do I get all the connectors through that already crowded section?

Help!

Thanks everyone.


Andrew]]> AndyInNYC Main ForumTue, 17 Mar 2026 23:53:33 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57349,57349#msg-57349 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57349,57349#msg-57349
cheers to you all for adding to the enjoyment with this car.

ibb.co

]]> SMILIN Main ForumMon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:41 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57334,57334#msg-57334 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57334,57334#msg-57334
PedrosBoard]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumThu, 01 Jan 2026 16:08:23 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57331,57331#msg-57331 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57331,57331#msg-57331 Blackbird Main ForumThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:37:41 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57328,57328#msg-57328 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57328,57328#msg-57328
Additionally, where is the best location to mount the microphones that come with these units?


Andrew]]> AndyInNYC Main ForumMon, 19 Jan 2026 19:38:39 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57323,57323#msg-57323 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57323,57323#msg-57323
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for your continued support and trust.
We really appreciate your friendship and look forward to more Porsche camaraderie in the future.
Wishing you and our loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year 2026!

Thank you for being part of our community.
Special thanks to our sponsor: BumperPlugs.com who has been with us since our inception.

May God bless each and everyone and your families.
Happy Porsche'ing,

PedrosBoard

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]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumFri, 26 Dec 2025 08:10:09 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?6,57321,57321#msg-57321 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?6,57321,57321#msg-57321Hi folks,

I have 4 OEM 16" Boxster (base, 986) wheels mounted with Vreedstein H-rated Wintrack tires with very few miles on them. Excellent condition.

Tires are NOT OEM size because: a) they were not available and b) narrower is typically better for snow.

Wheels are round. Tires have no known issues. Simply got new wheels and snow tires that fit both my cars.

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Pickup in Florham Park NJ or we can arrange shipping at actual cost to ship.

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Grant]]> grant Parts for SaleFri, 06 Feb 2026 11:31:43 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57319,57319#msg-57319 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57319,57319#msg-57319..... for my family, my health, my friends ...

..... "What if, this Thanksgiving, we were grateful for everything?"

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Also, we just celebrated PB's 15th Anniversary!

PB's first post was on 11/22/10.
I remember that we were all scrambling to get the board up and running on Thanksgiving weekend 2010.
An especially BIG thank you to Stefan for all the work he's done in setting up and maintaining this site.
A BIG thanks to you, our members, for keeping it alive.
A BIGGER THANK YOU to BumperPlugs.com who has helped us keep the light on all these years!

Happy Boxstering,

Happy and safe Thanksgiving
PedrosBoard
]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumWed, 26 Nov 2025 17:26:27 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57316,57316#msg-57316 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57316,57316#msg-57316Here at PedrosBoard, we remember our Veteran members, especially the ones we've lost.
Very recently, "whall" a great friend, enthusiast and supporter of all things Porsche, member of PB and BRBS also departed.
Thank you each and everyone for your service to the Country and for your sacrifice.
You are all remembered and honored.

PedrosBoard]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumTue, 11 Nov 2025 18:30:45 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57308,57308#msg-57308 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57308,57308#msg-57308
a) what battery size am I supposed to buy? I’ve seen mention of two.
b) are all of them vented?

I think I need a 10mm and 14mm socket for removal and install. I have my radio code.

Anything else need to know, or do I take it to my mechanic?


Andrew]]> AndyInNYC Main ForumMon, 27 Oct 2025 15:20:19 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57302,57302#msg-57302 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57302,57302#msg-57302
Nearly twenty-six years ago (November 1999 in fact) I took delivery in London, UK, of one of the very first Boxster Ss. I had ordered the S when the original 986 came out - I went for a test drive in a standard 2.5 litre 1997 Boxster and told the dealer "I'd love to have the faster version when they make one." and he took a deposit from me...and two years later I spec'd the S and then took delivery. It was a fun time. I made lots of friends on PPBB as a result and I think many are here now on Pedro's board.

Would you believe me if I said that I can't find a single photo of that car! Its registration was V961 JGW. The car was mine in the days before ubiquitous mobiles phones with good cameras. However, I am sure that I posted pictures from a digital camera on PPBB...but now that bulletin board is no more, and I can't remember my login details for the archive and I can't find those photos at home.

Can anyone help please? I have good pictures of most of my vehicles, but none it seems of my black Boxster S. I'd love to find those old pictures.

Please let me know,

Thanks

Howard]]> Howard in London Main ForumSat, 22 Nov 2025 20:31:17 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57300,57300#msg-57300 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57300,57300#msg-57300I have seen YT guys pulling the pump and lubing the bearings.

That seems a short term fix at best. Has anyone replaced the bearings? Seems like it should be straightforward. The issue is not starting the job that cannot be finished.

And yes, I know that others have removed the pump entirely. Not thinking about that yet. If it works within reason, I have no objection to using it.

But likely not going to buy a new one. Those are crazy expensive.

Thoughts?]]> JM-Stamford,CT Main ForumFri, 17 Oct 2025 17:59:02 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57297,57297#msg-57297 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57297,57297#msg-57297
Job took roughly 2 hours all in. Including rearranging cars and such. Hardest part was getting my hands on the sensors to depress the clip that holds them in. Passenger side rear was by far the worst.
There is a difference in length at least on my 2000MY 986. The rear is longer and black Part # 15183. The fronts are blue Part # 15182

The car has 96480 miles on it. It was throwing O2 codes for years. But they were truly intermittent. As in years would go by without a code. Even this year, the codes would come and go with me doing nothing.
But I will say that the car is noticeably sharper.

Hard to explain exactly, but the engine is just better. On an on-ramp, there is not the slightest hesitation. As there was before - and I mean slight - most people probably would not notice. But driving back to back, you notice.

Bottom line, definitely a straightforward job. The Harbor Freight 22mm O2 socket worked just fine. The jobe would be easier if I had a lift and more flexible wrists. If you have a choice, jack the car higher than you would for an oil change. I was on ramps, but If I had it to do over, I would want to be able to roll around better to get my arm into tight spaces.]]> JM-Stamford,CT Main ForumMon, 27 Oct 2025 15:22:31 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57292,57292#msg-57292 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57292,57292#msg-57292
This time, it appears one of the tabs failed.

So checking online..... prices are STUPID expensive. As in over $250 for the pair.

For that money, I am installing more cable ties and crossing my fingers I suspect.

But that might not be viable over time. There is not much clearance - so best to do it right.

Anyone with a source for these at normal price points?

I will search ebay and see, but that is always a crap shoot.]]> JM-Stamford,CT Main ForumWed, 15 Oct 2025 23:22:48 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57289,57289#msg-57289 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57289,57289#msg-57289
It sat for 2 days, and out of curiosity, I reconnected the battery, stepped on the brake pedal, and the shifter moved smoothly into P. I can hear everything properly working related to the shifter lock, etc. It seems this issue went away as the car cooled. When cool, it seems to be working normal. I ran the shifter through its paces with no issue.

I'm now wary to drive it, as I don't want to get stuck somewhere with the transmission stuck in D.

Any idea what might cause this? Could it be the manual valve? I know '97 was the only year they used Bakelite that was prone to swelling/seizing when hot, but the symptom sounds eerily the same.

Thanks!]]> Seadweller Main ForumTue, 23 Sep 2025 18:11:34 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57286,57286#msg-57286 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57286,57286#msg-57286I've had my 13 Boxster S, sitting overnight, locked, with no maintainer attached, but with a voltmeter connected by power plug to the footwell outlet.
The reading is 0 as expected, then when the car is unlocked and "wakes up" the reading goes to a healthy 12.67.
When the key is turned in the ignition so as to read the multifunction voltage display, the external voltmeter reading understandably starts to drift down, but in simultaneously observing the car display, (a good peripheral vision exercise) it's always about .6 to .8 of a volt lower. I would think the multi display takes readings from very close to the battery and/or alternator, and that the power outlet, if anything, would show a lesser reading, being ostensibly farther from the voltage source. So,

a) Can anyone here explain this?
b) Assuming the multi display is inaccurate, is there a system calibration/adjustment that can be done, say via PIWIS?]]> Laz Main ForumWed, 17 Sep 2025 06:28:00 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57283,57283#msg-57283 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57283,57283#msg-57283
In previous oil changes, I found a hand full of small black plastic particles in the oil filter. This time, I found a few green particles in the filter canister and filter oil. So, I cut open the filter this morning and I found a lot of small green plastic particles. I didn't find any black particles this time.

I believe that they are the tensioning chain guides and/or chain guides, all part of the vario-cam system.

Is my initial assessment accurate? Time to call my mechanic or dealer.

Are there other while-you-are-in-there items to change (vario-cam actuators)?]]> Tony in Whittier Main ForumWed, 03 Sep 2025 18:55:26 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57278,57278#msg-57278 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57278,57278#msg-57278 Alansd Main ForumThu, 28 Aug 2025 09:12:06 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57272,57272#msg-57272 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57272,57272#msg-57272
Hope you can help me solve a puzzle. My 2008 Boxster occasionally spits out little bits of black foam from the defroster vents on the dashboard. I assume it is some kind of insulation that has decayed over the years. Anyone know what it is or what's involved in solving the problem?

Andy]]> Andy from Newport Main ForumTue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:39 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57265,57265#msg-57265 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57265,57265#msg-57265
[www.autoblog.com]

They are screwed in China. All that investment is lost. They had better pay attention to what we want here in their largest market USA/Canada/Mexico.
Herr Blume has been too busy with WV and has neglected Porsche.


I wrote this short article (Requiem for the sportscar) last week: [pedrosgarage.com]

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) Main ForumSat, 04 Oct 2025 18:47:28 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57262,57262#msg-57262 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57262,57262#msg-57262
Overlooking the Niagara River near the area where the Falls originated about 10,000 years ago.

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Stop at the floral clock at the Hydro Electric plant

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Enjoying the view of the Horseshoe Falls from the Skyon Tower

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Boxsters enjoying the view of the vineyards along the Niagara Parkway

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Boxsters at the mouth of the Niagara River flowing into Lake Ontario with Fort Niagara in the background on the Anerican side.

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]]> Guenter in Ontario Main ForumMon, 28 Jul 2025 09:19:44 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57260,57260#msg-57260 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57260,57260#msg-57260
1.Any thoughts on what might be wrong and where I can locate part? Top mechanism works as top went down fine when I overrode the control top relay.

2. Also, is there a way to test the control top relay?

Thanks,
Barry

2002 Boxster base tip (215K miles)]]> BarryL Main ForumSat, 26 Jul 2025 17:13:36 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57254,57254#msg-57254 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?7,57254,57254#msg-57254 grc0456 Main ForumThu, 17 Jul 2025 06:05:12 -0400