Why is my air conditioner blowing hot air in my Porsche Boxster?
When the air conditioner in your 2012 Porsche Boxster starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.
What are the most common problems with a Porsche Boxster?
Listed below are Porsche Boxster common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Boxster problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
What was the model year of the Porsche Boxster?
Underneath the bumper, you’ll find a single central exhaust section. In 2002, Porsche updated the 2003 model year with fresh styling bits. While minor, the changes did help to keep the model looking new, and included a smaller glass window as a replacement for the older model’s plastic rear window.
When to replace air flow sensor in Porsche Boxster?
If the old sensor that you removed is 996.606.124.00, then you need to replace it with the same part number (or have Porsche update your DME software to accommodate the newer style sensor: see Technical Service Bulletin 1/00 2445 Air Flow Sensor — dated 4-18-00).
Why does my Porsche Boxster not have a MAF?
If the clamp on the throttle body happens to come loose and fall off, then the MAF will indicate almost no air being sucked through the intake, yet the engine will be sucking air directly from the engine compartment into the throttle body.
If the old sensor that you removed is 996.606.124.00, then you need to replace it with the same part number (or have Porsche update your DME software to accommodate the newer style sensor: see Technical Service Bulletin 1/00 2445 Air Flow Sensor — dated 4-18-00).
When did Porsche change the DME software on the Boxster?
Porsche updated the sensors in the Boxster in mid-2000 and also released a new version of the DME software that is a required update if you are going to use this new and improved sensor (see Porsche Tech Bulletin Boxster 1a/00 2445). Here is a chart that shows the differences between all of the sensors:
Why does the Porsche Boxster engine squeal when running?
The oil cap may be very difficult to remove when the engine is running due to high vacuum levels. In addition, you may hear a high-pitched squeal from the engine when it’s running: this is caused by air being sucked in past the crankcase seal due to the extreme vacuum inside the case.