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How in the World do I get these cables in there?
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

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Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there? Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

185

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
TheFarmer - 3 months ago

156

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 months ago

151

Re: How in the World do I get these cables in there?
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

139

I did this last year
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

162

Re: I did this last year
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

177

I actually did it twice last year
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

168

Re: I actually did it twice last year
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

156

I have factory installed LoJack
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

191

OK; I'm stuck Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

109

You're almost there
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

94

Re: You're almost there
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

104

Just to clarify Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

115

Re: Just to clarify
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

111

It shouldn't be "that" tight Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

100

Re: It shouldn't be "that" tight Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 1 month ago

117

The plot thickens
Boxsterra - 1 month ago

120

Cable ends Vanquished!
AndyInNYC - 2 weeks ago

54

Wow, fantastic!
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

41

Re: Wow, fantastic!
AndyInNYC - 1 week ago

53

The microphone is a walk in the park, comparatively Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

51

Re: The microphone is a walk in the park, comparatively
AndyInNYC - 1 week ago

43

I pulled up the cluster Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

43

New related question - mounting the GPS and SiriusXM antenna Jpeg Attachments
AndyInNYC - 1 week ago

47

Re: New related question - mounting the GPS and SiriusXM antenna Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 1 week ago

58

when will it end??? Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 weeks ago

135

I waited for 27 years...
Boxsterra - 3 weeks ago

57

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

55

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

57

parking brake cable vs wheel
SMILIN - 3 months ago

342

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
Blackbird - 3 months ago

157

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

153

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
Blackbird - 3 months ago

158

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel
SMILIN - 3 months ago

148

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

143

Re: parking brake cable vs wheel Png Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

173

thank you. i’ll take a closer look soon. *NM*
SMILIN - 2 months ago

179

my solution Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 month ago

97

looks great *NM*
Boxsterra - 4 weeks ago

69

Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

290

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
Tony in Whittier - 2 months ago

126

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

113

Do you have door speakers?
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

135

Re: Do you have door speakers?
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

105

Speakers
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

107

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - 1 month ago

101

Re: Dash speaker replacement in 2000 w/Sports Package
AndyInNYC - 1 month ago

81

Brembo brakes 2000 986 Base
PastorT - 1 month ago

163

Bent rim
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

297

Re: Bent rim
SMILIN - 2 months ago

134

I wish you luck for a good outcome. *NM*
Laz - 2 months ago

123

It's probably fine
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

120

Re: It's probably fine
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

99

Not having lost pressure over time is a good sign, and...
Laz - 2 months ago

88

Re: It's probably fine
BLKBOXS - 1 month ago

121

Re: It's probably fine
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

112

Is the headlight switch the same for a base Boxster and an S?
Tony in Whittier - 2 months ago

266

Before replacing the switch ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

138

Yes only one part
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

112

I had the headlight switch replaced. I got a pretty good deal on a new URO part from Advance Auto...
Tony in Whittier - 2 months ago

105

Great stuff
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

98

For future reference: What gear oil for limited slip differential?
Laz - 2 months ago

300

Re: For future reference: What gear oil for limited slip differential?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

172

Thanks, Pedro. (edited)
Laz - 2 months ago

134

For my 2013 Boxster S (6-speed manual)
Laz - 2 months ago

150

Re: For my 2013 Boxster S (6-speed manual)
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

138

113365 miles / ~ 182443 kilometers
Laz - 2 months ago

137

Re: 113365 miles / ~ 182443 kilometers
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

135

2026 BRBS back to Blowing Rock! ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

296

Do it! *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

145

Re: 2026 BRBS back to Blowing Rock! ....
TheFarmer - 2 months ago

133

28 years Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: 28 years Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

193

great photo! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 months ago

177

Re: great photo!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

183

Re: great photo!
Vince - 3 months ago

155

Re: great photo!
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

175

Re: great photo!
Vince - 2 months ago

150

BTW ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

154

yes, very special *NM*
SMILIN - 2 months ago

192

2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

516

You don't have to have Maestro
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

206

Re: You don't have to have Maestro
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

263

Reading car info Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

200

Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

173

In the US Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

177

Re: Reading car info
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 months ago

194

Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

162

Re: 2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade *NM*
Blackbird - 4 months ago

210

Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 4 months ago

419

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 4 months ago

225

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

205

I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

188

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 4 months ago

216

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 4 months ago

204

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

188

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 4 months ago

198

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
TheFarmer - 4 months ago

184

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

206

Happy New Year! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

339

Merry Christmas .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas ....
jg wnc - 4 months ago

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Merry Christmas to Pedro and all *NM*
SMILIN - 4 months ago

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Re: Merry Christmas ....
FrankZ, Chicago - 4 months ago

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Belatedly, but I offer the same sentiments! *NM*
Laz - 4 months ago

210

I give thanks ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Re: I give thanks ...
TheFarmer - 5 months ago

242

I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 6 months ago

519

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S.... Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 6 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
SMILIN - 6 months ago

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Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 6 months ago

259

sorry howard, no pics sad smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 6 months ago

282

No worries. Thanks for looking. *NM*
Howard in London - 6 months ago

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Re: No worries. Thanks for looking.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 5 months ago

285

Hey Howard ….
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

278

Re: Hey Pedro ….
Howard in London - 6 months ago

293

Re: Hey Howard ….
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 6 months ago

291

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Tony in Whittier - 6 months ago

282

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 6 months ago

242

Veterans Day Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

382

Re: Veterans Day
TheFarmer - 6 months ago

235

Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
JM-Stamford,CT - 7 months ago

537

Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

320

Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 6 months ago

286

2000 Tip - new battery time
AndyInNYC - 6 months ago

387

Re: 2000 Tip - new battery time
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 6 months ago

263

Secondary air pump squealing
JM-Stamford,CT - 6 months ago

533

Re: Secondary air pump squealing
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

280

Black roll bar wind deflector
JM-Stamford,CT - 7 months ago

461

AutoAtlanta
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

327

I will check - thanks
JM-Stamford,CT - 6 months ago

289

Forever CEL
vza - 7 years ago

2,381

Sounds like a wiring problem
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,415

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

1,309

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

1,340

I thought you replaced the actuators
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,335

Also...
Boxsterra - 7 years ago

1,345

Re: Forever CEL
vza - 7 years ago

1,358

Re: Forever CEL
Du - 7 months ago

340

This article validates my predictions ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

1,938

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
SMILIN - 9 months ago

1,493

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
carlos in Montreal - 9 months ago

1,477

Saw several articles....
JM-Stamford,CT - 7 months ago

303

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 7 months ago

325

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

5,423

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

4,367

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

3,516

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

3,185

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

3,879

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

3,252

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

3,365

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

3,154

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

3,135

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

3,357

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

3,257

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

3,183

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

4,097

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

3,157

$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

3,302

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

3,350

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

3,293

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

3,381

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

3,199

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

3,025

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

3,132

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

3,073

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

3,143

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

3,083

Five years on ... Still have not changed the O2 sensor - code is back first time in 3 years....
JM-Stamford,CT - 6 years ago

2,470

I am having a similar issue...
Tony in Whittier - 6 years ago

2,582

Specifically what codes? *NM*
Boxsterra - 6 years ago

2,503

I normally would get codes 1275 and 0133 together.
Tony in Whittier - 6 years ago

2,594

Could be an exhaust leak before the O2 sensor
Boxsterra - 6 years ago

2,929

Just for fun the codes have come back for the first time since 2019....
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

1,524

If you have high mileage on the pre-cat sensors
Boxsterra - 8 months ago

1,486

I just ordered the BOSCH branded parts from the "jungle website"
JM-Stamford,CT - 7 months ago

291

Strange Shifter Behavior - '98 Boxster Tip
Seadweller - 7 months ago

667

Re: Strange Shifter Behavior - '98 Boxster Tip
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

517

Voltage reading differential between multifunction display and external volt meter.
Laz - 8 months ago

1,064

Could be
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

713

Thanks.
Laz - 7 months ago

710

Post ignition coil observations
Laz - 2 years ago

2,274

Further thought re mileage
Laz - 2 years ago

1,720

"... evidenced..." smoking smiley *NM*
Laz - 2 years ago

1,764

Furtherer thoughts (edited)
Laz - 1 year ago

1,655

Re: Furtherer thoughts (edited)
Vince - 1 year ago

1,621

Hmm. Mine is a 13 Boxster S. Also:
Laz - 1 year ago

1,665

Re: Hmm. Mine is a 13 Boxster S. Also:
Vince - 1 year ago

1,688

Thanks. Working in a driveway and 71-year-old bones don't help. tongue sticking out smiley *NM*
Laz - 1 year ago

1,825

Re: Thanks. Working in a driveway and 71-year-old bones don't help. tongue sticking out smiley
Blackbird - 1 year ago

1,732

Good idea!thumbs up *NM*
Laz - 1 year ago

1,673

Re: Post ignition coil observations
Blackbird - 1 year ago

1,689

Re: Post ignition coil observations
Laz - 1 year ago

1,626

Re: Post ignition coil observations
tonychap - 8 months ago

1,433

Re: Post ignition coil observations
tonychap - 8 months ago

1,079

I changed the oil yesterday and found green particles in the oil filter......
Tony in Whittier - 8 months ago

1,450

Re: I changed the oil yesterday and found green particles in the oil filter......
Tony in Whittier - 8 months ago

1,114

Rms in 996
Alansd - 8 months ago

1,769

Re: Rms in 996
SMILIN - 8 months ago

1,427

continued thought…
SMILIN - 8 months ago

1,354

Re: Rms in 996
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 8 months ago

1,340

Black Foam on Dashboard
Andy from Newport - 8 months ago

1,774

Re: Black Foam on Dashboard
Blackbird - 8 months ago

1,425

Not the best way IMO
Boxsterra - 8 months ago

1,393

A very common issue.
JM-Stamford,CT - 8 months ago

1,449