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2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

159

You don't have to have Maestro
Boxsterra - 3 weeks ago

72

Re: You don't have to have Maestro
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

71

Reading car info Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

61

Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - 1 week ago

43

Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - Friday at 5:10:59 pm

33

In the US Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - Monday at 7:38:39 pm

33

Re: Reading car info
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday at 4:22:49 pm

38

Re: Reading car info
AndyInNYC - Sunday at 4:46:50 pm

25

Re: 2000 Boxster - Head Unit upgrade *NM*
Blackbird - 3 weeks ago

66

Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 3 weeks ago

165

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Blackbird - 3 weeks ago

67

Re: Misfire codes PO 302, 303, 305 on 03 986 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

67

I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Boxsterra - 2 weeks ago

64

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 2 weeks ago

58

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 2 weeks ago

45

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 week ago

49

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Blackbird - 1 week ago

44

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
TheFarmer - 1 week ago

49

Re: I would start by checking that the coil wires are properly clipped in
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday at 10:37:41 am

57

Happy New Year! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 weeks ago

116

Merry Christmas .... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 0 months ago

145

Re: Merry Christmas ....
jg wnc - 0 months ago

72

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

67

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

77

Belatedly, but I offer the same sentiments! *NM*
Laz - 3 weeks ago

67

I give thanks ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

196

Re: I give thanks ...
TheFarmer - 1 month ago

123

I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 2 months ago

307

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S.... Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 months ago

135

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
SMILIN - 2 months ago

105

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 2 months ago

130

sorry howard, no pics sad smiley *NM*
SMILIN - 2 months ago

152

No worries. Thanks for looking. *NM*
Howard in London - 2 months ago

103

Re: No worries. Thanks for looking.
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 months ago

150

Hey Howard ….
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

141

Re: Hey Pedro ….
Howard in London - 2 months ago

124

Re: Hey Howard ….
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 months ago

162

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Tony in Whittier - 2 months ago

150

Re: I'm searching for some photos of my very early MY2000 Boxster S....
Howard in London - 2 months ago

102

Veterans Day Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

180

Re: Veterans Day
TheFarmer - 2 months ago

104

Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

299

Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

173

Re: Finally swapped the O2/lambda sensors...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 months ago

148

2000 Tip - new battery time
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

206

Re: 2000 Tip - new battery time
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 months ago

138

Secondary air pump squealing
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

344

Re: Secondary air pump squealing
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

151

Black roll bar wind deflector
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

258

AutoAtlanta
Boxsterra - 3 months ago

196

I will check - thanks
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

165

Forever CEL
vza - 6 years ago

2,148

Sounds like a wiring problem
Boxsterra - 6 years ago

1,258

Re: Sounds like a wiring problem
vza - 6 years ago

1,183

Re: Sounds like a wiring problem
vza - 6 years ago

1,166

I thought you replaced the actuators
Boxsterra - 6 years ago

1,207

Also...
Boxsterra - 6 years ago

1,206

Re: Forever CEL
vza - 6 years ago

1,224

Re: Forever CEL
Du - 3 months ago

187

This article validates my predictions ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,698

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
SMILIN - 6 months ago

1,338

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
carlos in Montreal - 5 months ago

1,331

Saw several articles....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

153

Re: This article validates my predictions ...
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 3 months ago

151

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

4,920

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

4,196

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

3,333

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

3,045

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

3,699

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

3,096

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

3,227

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

3,001

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

2,982

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

3,192

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

3,104

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

3,046

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

3,957

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

3,012

$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

3,148

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

3,202

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

3,127

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

3,152

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

3,046

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

2,866

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

2,976

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

2,910

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

2,989

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

2,941

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

2,313

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

2,429

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

2,347

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

2,441

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

2,730

Just for fun the codes have come back for the first time since 2019....
JM-Stamford,CT - 5 months ago

1,377

If you have high mileage on the pre-cat sensors
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

1,344

I just ordered the BOSCH branded parts from the "jungle website"
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

160

Strange Shifter Behavior - '98 Boxster Tip
Seadweller - 4 months ago

438

Re: Strange Shifter Behavior - '98 Boxster Tip
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

372

Voltage reading differential between multifunction display and external volt meter.
Laz - 4 months ago

851

Could be
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

577

Thanks.
Laz - 4 months ago

578

Post ignition coil observations
Laz - 1 year ago

2,029

Further thought re mileage
Laz - 1 year ago

1,582

"... evidenced..." smoking smiley *NM*
Laz - 1 year ago

1,641

Furtherer thoughts (edited)
Laz - 1 year ago

1,540

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

1,495

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

1,535

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

1,562

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

1,687

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

1,585

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

1,536

Re: Post ignition coil observations
Blackbird - 1 year ago

1,557

Re: Post ignition coil observations
Laz - 1 year ago

1,509

Re: Post ignition coil observations
tonychap - 4 months ago

1,278

Re: Post ignition coil observations
tonychap - 4 months ago

937

I changed the oil yesterday and found green particles in the oil filter......
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

1,217

Re: I changed the oil yesterday and found green particles in the oil filter......
Tony in Whittier - 4 months ago

982

Rms in 996
Alansd - 4 months ago

1,530

Re: Rms in 996
SMILIN - 4 months ago

1,294

continued thought…
SMILIN - 4 months ago

1,221

Re: Rms in 996
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

1,170

Black Foam on Dashboard
Andy from Newport - 5 months ago

1,563

Re: Black Foam on Dashboard
Blackbird - 5 months ago

1,300

Not the best way IMO
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

1,253

A very common issue.
JM-Stamford,CT - 5 months ago

1,320

CANAM Boxsters Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 6 months ago

1,621

awesome! thanks for sharing. *NM*
SMILIN - 6 months ago

1,283

Re: CANAM Boxsters
grc0456 - 5 months ago

1,314

Top won't close - electrical
BarryL - 6 months ago

1,547

How I would approach it Png Attachments
Boxsterra - 6 months ago

1,369

Re: How I would approach it
BarryL - 6 months ago

1,305

Re: How I would approach it
Boxsterra - 5 months ago

1,297

Re: How I would approach it
BarryL - 5 months ago

1,309

Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
grc0456 - 6 months ago

1,594

Re: Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
Vince - 6 months ago

1,325

Re: Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
jg wnc - 6 months ago

1,314

Re: Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
grc0456 - 6 months ago

1,262

Re: Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,322

Re: Odd issue on my 981 Boxster
grc0456 - 6 months ago

1,276

Noises similar to what my 986 made, but deeper
Laz - 7 months ago

1,655

Correction: "... when rapped..." *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,372

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..."
Blackbird - 7 months ago

1,326

Thanks! *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,349

Re: Thanks!
Blackbird - 7 months ago

1,369

And thanks again. smileys with beer *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,319

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..."
BarryL - 7 months ago

1,348

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..."
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

1,361

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..."
BarryL - 7 months ago

1,419

No more mounts ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,340

Re: No more mounts ...
BarryL - 6 months ago

1,358

correction ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,312

Thanks, Pedro. Mine is a 2002 base *NM*
BarryL - 6 months ago

1,304

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..."
BarryL - 6 months ago

1,331

Won't be able to get to diagnosis for quite a while, but for now this video I found is close,
Laz - 7 months ago

1,378

What I do
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

1,355

Thanks, and will keep the Board informed. *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,389

And it's an extension of the "last thing touched is the first thing to check" philosophy. *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,337

Happy Birthday, USA ... Image Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,500

Re: Happy Birthday, USA ...
Guenter in Ontario - 6 months ago

1,351

18 jahre ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 6 months ago

1,582

Re: 18 jahre ...
SMILIN - 6 months ago

1,351

Re: 18 jahre ...
Laz - 6 months ago

1,385

Re: 18 jahre ...
Guenter in Ontario - 6 months ago

1,329

Anyone know the actual (factory) crankcase pressure/vacuum spec for a 9A1 3.4 engine? *NM*
Laz - 9 months ago

1,629

Reason for the query
Laz - 7 months ago

1,290

Re: Reason for the query
Blackbird - 7 months ago

1,284

Thanks for the advice. Someday I may just head your way! *NM*
Laz - 7 months ago

1,305

Durametric fun Image Attachments
SMILIN - 7 months ago

1,702

Re: Durametric fun
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

1,327

IMS
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

1,333

Re: Durametric fun
SMILIN - 7 months ago

1,308

Porsche is in a pickle ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

1,628

Re: Porsche is in a pickle ...
Andy from Newport - 7 months ago

1,320

Re: Porsche is in a pickle ...
Wayne K - 7 months ago

1,350

Re: Porsche is in a pickle ... Image Attachments
SMILIN - 7 months ago

1,438

Re: Porsche is in a pickle ...
jg wnc - 7 months ago

1,326

Dry method brake fluid exchange and minimum fluid level
grant - 7 months ago

1,741

still awaiting better but if it helps others I have identified a minimum....
grant - 7 months ago

1,422

IMO the min line is not a hard stop
Boxsterra - 7 months ago

1,323

Re: Dry method brake fluid exchange and minimum fluid level
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

1,370

Re: Dry method brake fluid exchange and minimum fluid level
grant - 7 months ago

1,347

The moisture accumulation in the brake fluid ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 7 months ago

1,395

Re: The moisture accumulation in the brake fluid ....
grant - 7 months ago

1,504