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Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door mnchstrcityblues79 - Wednesday, 2 November, 2011, at 8:05:59 pm |
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The 2003 Boxster (base) has approximately 56,000 miles and was purchased in Green ville, SC. When I purchased the vehicle, nothing seemed amiss aside from a faint burning oder (much like when a space heater is turned on following a long period of non-use). When I brought this to the sales person's attention he assured me the vehicle, especially the engine, had been checked and everything was fine. I bought the car.
I drove the vehicle home and aside from some vibrations when going above 75 mph, it drove fine. When I got home here in Raleigh, I let it rest and then about an hour later, I took it out for another drive. It was during this drive that the CEL came on. It should be further noted that the vehicle runs fine.
I have subsequently determined that specific CEL error is P0430 ...
Re: Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door Petee_C - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 1:18:43 am |
Re: Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 8:05:10 am |
If the steering wheel wobbles, that could narrow it down to front tire balance, one or both. Laz - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 9:15:04 am |
For (1) I just went through this with my 02 Boxster on the driver's side. The problem... MarcW - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 2:27:13 pm |
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mnchstrcityblues79
Greetings all. By way of background, this is a rather big post for me. I used to own a 99 Boxster but had to sell it about 3 years ago. While I owned the vehicle, I used to frequent these boards often. The community was awesome and was always there to help.
Which brings me to why I am back. Last week I was able to re-enter the Porsche ownership club when I bought a speed yellow 2003 Boxster I got a great deal but, as is the case with many "great deals" there are some small issues. As such, and if I may, may I begin to beg assistance from the best Boxster community on the net
1. The passenger side window does not descend or ascend when opening the door. With the top down, you can imagine this causes some big problems. Ironically enough, when the top is down and the window is already completely descended, when you close the top and engage the latch, the window automatically ascends. Any ideas?
2. When driving in excess of 72 or so, the vehicle vibrates. Nothing excessive but definitely noticeable. I have not noticed the car pulling in any direction.
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The 2003 Boxster (base) has approximately 56,000 miles and was purchased in Green ville, SC. When I purchased the vehicle, nothing seemed amiss aside from a faint burning oder (much like when a space heater is turned on following a long period of non-use). When I brought this to the sales person's attention he assured me the vehicle, especially the engine, had been checked and everything was fine. I bought the car.
I drove the vehicle home and aside from some vibrations when going above 75 mph, it drove fine. When I got home here in Raleigh, I let it rest and then about an hour later, I took it out for another drive. It was during this drive that the CEL came on. It should be further noted that the vehicle runs fine.
I have subsequently determined that specific CEL error is P0430 ...
So there we have it. I want to thank all of you for any potential help you can provide. Hopefully I will be able to assist others once I get back into the Boxster swing of things again
Kind Regards,
Matthew
The smell... dghii - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 4:11:26 pm |
Re: Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door mnchstrcityblues79 - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 10:02:25 pm |
Based on my experience, no. However, I would never drive my car if the CEL was flashing... MarcW - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 10:29:51 pm |
Re: Based on my experience, no. However, I would never drive my car if the CEL was flashing... mnchstrcityblues79 - Thursday, 3 November, 2011, at 10:34:28 pm |
Safe from what standpoint? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 4 November, 2011, at 10:16:36 am |
Safe from any standpoint... MarcW - Friday, 4 November, 2011, at 2:39:03 pm |
Re: Safe from what standpoint? mnchstrcityblues79 - Saturday, 5 November, 2011, at 2:29:33 pm |
The CEL ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 5 November, 2011, at 6:22:51 pm |
Re: The CEL ... mnchstrcityblues79 - Saturday, 5 November, 2011, at 6:43:21 pm |
Re: Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door mnchstrcityblues79 - Wednesday, 16 November, 2011, at 9:29:01 pm |
Re: Passenger side window not descending/ascending when opening door MarcW - Thursday, 17 November, 2011, at 2:19:23 pm |
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mnchstrcityblues79
Ok guys, a little update. I have been driving the vehicle occasionally and am loving every minute of it. I have done some research on my various issues and have a few questions (updates):
1) As to the poster that asked where the vibrations were coming from, it is exclusively in the "seat of my pants" as you put it ... i.e. it seems to come from behind, any suggestions?
2) as to the CEL P0430 my research turned up an unusual solution/suggestion: the P0430 can be the result of a clogged or clogging Cat; try a gallon of lacquer thinner w/ half a tank of gasoline and drive for about 150 miles, this should clear the CEL and help clean the Cat.
Can this be true? Seems to be good to be true. Also, i hesitate to put any common chemical in my gas tank. The problem is that equal number of people seem to be pro/anti lacquer in the gas tank. Those that are pro report positive results, those that are negative never report real-world results, just "common sense"
Any thoughts?