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Happy 250th 4th of July!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

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Re: Happy 250th 4th of July! Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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Very cool! ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

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Re: Very cool! ...
SMILIN - 1 week ago

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Re: Happy 250th 4th of July!
jg wnc - 1 week ago

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Here's the picture but ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday at 12:41:16 pm

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Re: Here's the picture but ...
jg wnc - Wednesday at 9:04:02 am

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Soft top potentially available
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

96

Re: Soft top potentially available
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Soft top potentially available
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Soft top potentially available
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 weeks ago

48

Re: Soft top potentially available
AndyInNYC - 2 weeks ago

28

Foam Insulation In Vents
Andy from Newport - 0 months ago

111

Common problem
Boxsterra - 0 months ago

54

And while it's going on ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

54

Especially if you don't get to it until after Labor Day. winking smiley *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

43

THANK YOU ALL
Andy from Newport - 3 weeks ago

47

Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

1,747

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

956

Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

892

Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

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thumbs upRe: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . . *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

955

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

970

call Tom at ....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

987

Re: call Tom at ....
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

955

If you decide to sell, let me know.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

957

Not surprised.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 years ago

930

Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

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Re: Look @ it as I do w/my Wolfi. First, I love that car & that's the main consideration. Secondly
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

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Re: Also, if it's a comparable vintage Boxster you might purchase, believe current market . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

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The real question is what can you get...
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

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thumbs upRe: The real question is what can you get... *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 years ago

953

Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

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Glad you are OK. The car is secondary.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

810

Anything to be done with the old transmission and torque converter
AndyInNYC - 3 years ago

822

No idea regarding the utility of the parts.... but there is scrap value at a minimum.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 years ago

796

Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

847

Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

907

Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 years ago

1,010

Re: Believe almost all such repairs would require . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 years ago

779

Soft top replacement ('m making a new thread and would appreciate input)
AndyInNYC - 2 years ago

844

Need another transmission
AndyInNYC - 1 month ago

68

Re: Need another transmission
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

57

This weekend ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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How in the World do I get these cables in there?
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

524

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there? Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
TheFarmer - 5 months ago

196

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 5 months ago

190

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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I did this last year
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

205

Re: I did this last year
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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I actually did it twice last year
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

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Re: I actually did it twice last year
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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I have factory installed LoJack
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

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OK; I'm stuck Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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You're almost there
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: You're almost there
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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Just to clarify Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Just to clarify
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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It shouldn't be "that" tight Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: It shouldn't be "that" tight Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

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The plot thickens
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

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Cable ends Vanquished!
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Wow, fantastic!
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: Wow, fantastic!
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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The microphone is a walk in the park, comparatively Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: The microphone is a walk in the park, comparatively
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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I pulled up the cluster Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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New related question - mounting the GPS and SiriusXM antenna Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Re: New related question - mounting the GPS and SiriusXM antenna Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Almost Done! Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 1 month ago

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Re: Almost Done!
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

74

Washington, D.C. mechanic
JackintheBoxster - 1 month ago

119

when will it end??? Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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I waited for 27 years...
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

97

Re: I waited for 27 years...
carlos in Montreal - 2 months ago

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Through the center console area Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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parking brake cable vs wheel
SMILIN - 5 months ago

403

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
Blackbird - 5 months ago

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Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 5 months ago

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Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
Blackbird - 5 months ago

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Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
SMILIN - 5 months ago

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Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 5 months ago

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Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Png Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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thank you. i’ll take a closer look soon. *NM*
SMILIN - 4 months ago

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my solution Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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looks great *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

357

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

168

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

144

Do you have door speakers?
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Do you have door speakers?
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

143

Speakers
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

145

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 3 months ago

140

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

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Brembo brakes 2000 986 Base
PastorT - 3 months ago

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Bent rim
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

369

Re: Bent rim
SMILIN - 4 months ago

170

I wish you luck for a good outcome. *NM*
Laz - 4 months ago

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It's probably fine
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: It's probably fine
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

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Not having lost pressure over time is a good sign, and...
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: It's probably fine
BLKBOXS - 3 months ago

155

Re: It's probably fine
Guenter in Ontario - 3 months ago

157

Is the headlight switch the same for a base Boxster and an S?
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

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Before replacing the switch ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

194

Yes only one part
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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I had the headlight switch replaced. I got a pretty good deal on a new URO part from Advance Auto...
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

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Great stuff
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

137

For future reference: What gear oil for limited slip differential?
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: For future reference: What gear oil for limited slip differential?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Thanks, Pedro. (edited)
Laz - 4 months ago

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For my 2013 Boxster S (6-speed manual)
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: For my 2013 Boxster S (6-speed manual)
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

174

113365 miles / ~ 182443 kilometers
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: 113365 miles / ~ 182443 kilometers
Guenter in Ontario - 4 months ago

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2026 BRBS back to Blowing Rock! ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Do it! *NM*
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: 2026 BRBS back to Blowing Rock! ....
TheFarmer - 4 months ago

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28 years Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 5 months ago

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Re: 28 years Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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great photo! *NM*
SMILIN - 5 months ago

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Re: great photo!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Re: great photo!
Vince - 5 months ago

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Re: great photo!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Re: great photo!
Vince - 4 months ago

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BTW ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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yes, very special *NM*
SMILIN - 4 months ago

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2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

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You don't have to have Maestro
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

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Re: You don't have to have Maestro
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

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Reading car info Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

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Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

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Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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In the US Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

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Re: Reading car info
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 5 months ago

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Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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Re: 2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade *NM*
Blackbird - 6 months ago

242

Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 6 months ago

488

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 6 months ago

262

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

374

I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
TheFarmer - 6 months ago

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Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Happy New Year! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

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Merry Christmas .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas ....
jg wnc - 6 months ago

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Merry Christmas to Pedro and all *NM*
SMILIN - 6 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas ....
FrankZ, Chicago - 6 months ago

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Belatedly, but I offer the same sentiments! *NM*
Laz - 6 months ago

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I give thanks ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

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Re: I give thanks ...
TheFarmer - 7 months ago

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I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 8 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S.... Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 8 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
SMILIN - 8 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 8 months ago

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sorry howard, no pics sad smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 8 months ago

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No worries. Thanks for looking. *NM*
Howard in London - 8 months ago

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Re: No worries. Thanks for looking.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 7 months ago

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Hey Howard ….
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Re: Hey Pedro ….
Howard in London - 8 months ago

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Re: Hey Howard ….
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 8 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Tony in Whittier - 8 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 8 months ago

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Veterans Day Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

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Re: Veterans Day
TheFarmer - 8 months ago

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Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

589

Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 8 months ago

320

2000 Tip - new battery time
AndyInNYC - 8 months ago

448

Re: 2000 Tip - new battery time
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 8 months ago

298

Secondary air pump squealing
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

597

Re: Secondary air pump squealing
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

321

Black roll bar wind deflector
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

517

AutoAtlanta
Boxsterra - 9 months ago

366

I will check - thanks
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

320

Forever CEL
vza - 7 years ago

2,475

Sounds like a wiring problem
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,496

Re: Sounds like a wiring problem
vza - 7 years ago

1,366

Re: Sounds like a wiring problem
vza - 7 years ago

1,395

I thought you replaced the actuators
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,391

Also...
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,402

Re: Forever CEL
vza - 7 years ago

1,414

Re: Forever CEL
Du - 9 months ago

373

This article validates my predictions ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 11 months ago

1,997

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
SMILIN - 11 months ago

1,536

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
carlos in Montreal - 11 months ago

1,522

Saw several articles....
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

343

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 9 months ago

363

CEL - p0139 and p1117
JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 6:55:31 pm

5,608

Re: CEL - p0139 and p1117
MarcW - Friday, 20 September, 2013, at 7:26:04 pm

4,414

Agree
Boxsterra - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 9:20:54 am

3,565

I do not know about the OP's car but in my car the sensors are not exactly...
MarcW - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 11:48:55 am

3,220

The 4 are identical in 986, different front vs. back in 987 *NM*
Boxsterra - Sunday, 22 September, 2013, at 3:33:11 pm

3,959

Not based on my experience when I changed the ones in my 02 Boxster 2.7l car...
MarcW - Sunday, 22 September, 2013, at 4:44:02 pm

3,291

Same part # for all 4 from Porsche (even for 2002)
Boxsterra - Monday, 23 September, 2013, at 8:58:03 pm

3,405

Well, I can't explain it. I recall swapping the front and rear and while they ...
MarcW - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 4:39:33 am

3,192

Yes, there were different lengths and part numbers.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 24 September, 2013, at 3:36:04 pm

3,185

CEL's
JM-Stamford,CT - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 11:54:53 am

3,400

Here is a link to our write-up on replacing the O2 sensor...
RainyDayGarage - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 4:00:51 pm

3,299

The sensors consist of two electrical circuits: The actual sensor and the heating element....
MarcW - Saturday, 21 September, 2013, at 5:45:32 pm

3,228

Re: CEL - p0139 and p1117
JM-Stamford,CT - Monday, 23 September, 2013, at 11:49:13 am

4,137

Come on. $100 (make that $200 or even $400) worth of parts is a problem?...
MarcW - Monday, 23 September, 2013, at 4:24:12 pm

3,198

$100 is a problem if it doesn't fix the issue. Then it is just a waste.
JM-Stamford,CT - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 1:40:53 pm

3,338

Thanks *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - Wednesday, 25 September, 2013, at 1:41:13 pm

3,392

Yes, and that means
Boxsterra - Thursday, 26 September, 2013, at 12:53:49 am

3,347

Sorry for the bump... But P1117 just came back - 2yrs later.
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 11 June, 2015, at 10:27:17 am

3,629

Re: Sorry for the bump... But P1117 just came back - 2yrs later.
MarcW - Thursday, 11 June, 2015, at 10:47:12 am

3,256

This time, the light went out of its own accord. I did nothing.
JM-Stamford,CT - Sunday, 14 June, 2015, at 2:42:15 pm

3,071

I hate intermittent faults.... *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - Sunday, 14 June, 2015, at 2:42:48 pm

3,168

No. It simply suggests the fault is not a solid fault and after enough engine start/warm up cycles..
MarcW - Sunday, 14 June, 2015, at 4:07:29 pm

3,111

That's a heck of a lot of views above hot smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 11 June, 2015, at 12:52:05 pm

3,178

must be one heck of a common problem....
JM-Stamford,CT - Thursday, 11 June, 2015, at 7:56:28 pm

3,138

Five years on ... Still have not changed the O2 sensor - code is back first time in 3 years....
JM-Stamford,CT - 7 years ago

2,511

I am having a similar issue...
Tony in Whittier - 7 years ago

2,619

Specifically what codes? *NM*
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

2,545

I normally would get codes 1275 and 0133 together.
Tony in Whittier - 7 years ago

2,633

Could be an exhaust leak before the O2 sensor
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

2,989

Just for fun the codes have come back for the first time since 2019....
JM-Stamford,CT - 10 months ago

1,557

If you have high mileage on the pre-cat sensors
Boxsterra - 10 months ago

1,524

I just ordered the BOSCH branded parts from the "jungle website"
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

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