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Pelican Parts wants $176, if I have selected the correct item - are you sure you're getting an OEM-spec Bosch part at Autohaus? Do you have a web link?by matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Oh, and since I am lazy, let me mention the "free" but pretty darn good car wash I am going to get thrown in, as always!!! ;-) Think positive... Happy Tuesday!!!by matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Thanks a lot for the detailed instructions... I will certainly file them "just in case" and to have a curious look around the next time the wheel comes off! ;-)by matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
All, thanks for the kind advice and valuable tips. Unfortunately, for someone who uses his Boxster as the daily and only vehicle, most of this will remain a learning experience - the classic "well, *now* I know" conundrum after the fact, and we all know how useful that is since I will never have another crank sensor fail on me again. All arguments except Tony's "satisfaction of DIY" are mute, iby matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Thanks, Maurice, for taking the time to write up these things for me, much appreciated!!! Will start looking around once I have a moment.by matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Okay, so my Porsche shop (where I am a really good customer - in their service department!) offered to check out the code and then some "for free." They confirmed the issue but didn't find any wiring or connector problems, so it did point to a sensor going bad. We agreed to reset the OBD and to have me drive around a day or two to see if it would return. Mechanic lowers vehicle from lift, jumpby matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
P0335 Rather irritating, as this is not one of the codes listed in the Bentley manual that I have...by matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Hello... ;-) Have a Bentley service manual for my 2003 Boxster but, just like most other service manuals I have seen, it deals exclusively with the actuation mechanics when discussing the convertible top (pulleys, motor, transmissions, etc.). Is there anything out there that documents where all the little fabric loops and velcro/glue straps and the likes are supposed to be? Can't seem to findby matthiasworldwide - Main Forum
Hello... ;-) 2003 Boxster with Tiptronic, 65k miles, all services, started acting up last night. Noticed high idle (about 1000rpm) when engine warm, which results in vibrations from the gearbox when stopped with brake pedal depressed while "D" is engaged. Goes back to normal idle (600rpm) when engine cold, no vibrations. Also requires slightly longer cranking of engine to start (about 3-4 seby matthiasworldwide - Main Forum