Where is the ECU on a Porsche Boxster?
The ECU is located just under the oil filler cap and should have a label with the Continental brand on it. Three 10mm bolts hold the ECU to the car. Remove them using a 10mm socket. The ECU has two big connectors, you remove them by pulling up on the lever towards the harness itself on either side.
What should I know about Porsche Boxster 986?
This one is perhaps the most important article of all. Many 996 and Boxster engines suffer from premature failure of this bearing. This article shows you how you can replace the bearing with the engine in the car and ensure your engine will survive well into the future. The most comprehensive Boxster article yet!
Why does my Porsche Boxster have an AOS problem?
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations with oil being deposited on the o2 sensors causing emission faults.
Are there any issues with the Porsche Boxster M96?
M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear. At one end, the shaft drives the oil pump and at the other, finishes in a sealed bearing.
When is it time to rebuild a Porsche Boxster?
Wayne Dempsey outlays the tests and evaluations that you should perform on your engine before deciding it’s time for a rebuild. Mikko Kosonen has compiled a neat list for owners of all cars to check when they are experiencing problems with their ignition systems.
How much does a 1999 Boxster engine cost?
My 1999 Boxster was recently diagnosed with the apparently very common intermediate shaft failure (IMS failure). The big surprise came when I heard the only way to fix this, is a complete engine replacement; $12000 for the part alone! Add the hours needed to put it in, and this is more then the cars current value.
Why is it bad to buy a Porsche?
A lot of people will have to pay more for a new engine than their car is worth. Because Porsche has not addressed this issue publicly and will not grant potential victims an extended warranty or a free mechanical fix of the problem, many otherwise good used cars are now tainted. It is certainly affecting resale value.
How much does it cost to fix a Porsche?
She priced it at nine hundred and eighty something dollars. She also said we needed a transaxle service for about three hundred fifty dollars. This car is garaged and is in MINT condition with only 25,900 miles on it (nowhere near 30,000 miles).
Is there a class action suit against Porsche?
An owner in Toronto bought an ’05 Boxster just out of warranty and had the problem soon after he bought the car. He’s trying to pull together a class action suit against Porsche. I recall reading about an owner in Britain who won a case against Porsche.