Why does my Porsche Boxster alarm keep working?
If there is that much water under the seat,the alarm box is also full,you may be able to dry it out or may have to be replaced,rear drains always block up with debris.
Are there any problems with the Porsche Boxster?
Below are listed some of the more common problems with Boxsters. An informal poll was conducted on Porsche Pete’s Boxster Board. The results of that poll are shown below. Diagnostic: Driver’s or passenger’s side door won’t open from the inside.
What causes a Porsche Boxster door handle to snap?
Cause: A cable inside the door of Model Year 1998 and later Boxsters seems to undergo some stress that causes it to snap. This causes the inside door handle to be disabled. It appears that it tends to happen after having been driven about 1000 to 2000 miles.
Where is the Boxster alarm driving me mental?
– Page 1 – Porsche General – PistonHeads UK Boxster Alarm driving me mental! The area under the passenger seat is sodden (broke my ankle so haven’t driven the daily hack for over 4 weeks) which according to Porsche is where the electrics for the alarm/immobiliser are located.
Why does my Porsche Boxster alarm keep going off?
Or another issue on these cars is corrosion on the electrical connections to the battery back-up siren and tilt sensor beneath the plastic panelwork just in front of the windscreen (You will need the front hood up to access this area). Best thing to do is to let a Porsche dealer to look at it as the “Specialists” are, on average, a load of c**p.
– Page 1 – Porsche General – PistonHeads UK Boxster Alarm driving me mental! The area under the passenger seat is sodden (broke my ankle so haven’t driven the daily hack for over 4 weeks) which according to Porsche is where the electrics for the alarm/immobiliser are located.
When did I buy my first Porsche Boxster?
HiI’ve just bought my first Porsche, a 1997 2.5 Boxster Manual UK RHD spec. It has got a few problems that I suspect are linked but don’t know how to solve.
Why does my Boxster alarm make a double beep?
A couple of weeks ago my local mechanic took my Boxster in as the screenwasher had stopped working. He discovered that one of the hoses behind the battery had come adrift and repaired it. Since then, when I lock the car the horn makes a double beep, which is a sign of a fault.
A couple of weeks ago my local mechanic took my Boxster in as the screenwasher had stopped working. He discovered that one of the hoses behind the battery had come adrift and repaired it. Since then, when I lock the car the horn makes a double beep, which is a sign of a fault.
Where is the tilt sensor on a Boxster 986?
You just have to take off the plastic panel to the right of the battery (as you look at it from the front) to access them. The siren is the black and red device, and the tilt sensor is the translucent plastic box. Thanks Richard, I’ve just managed to get back to this problem.
Where did the original Porsche Boxster come from?
In fact, the majority of 1997 to 2004 Boxsters came from Finland. Mounted amidships, but completely covered from the prying eyes of any interested gearhead, the Boxster’s original, quad-cam 2.5-liter engine marked new territory for a Porsche street car.
What kind of timing system does a Porsche Boxster use?
A VarioCam variable-valve timing system used an electronically controlled solenoid to actuate the camshafts’ phase shift to alter the timing profile. That power proved enough to push the 986 to 60 MPH from zero in a skosh under seven seconds.
What kind of suspension does a Porsche Boxster have?
Curiously, Porsche never offered a factory limited-slip differential on any 986 Boxster. The all-independent suspension on both ends of the Boxster consisted of MacPherson struts and coil springs with aluminum control arms and anti-roll bars.
When did the Porsche Boxster Spyder come out?
Although Porsche seems to be on a regular bender in recent years with special editions, the only such Boxster model to get that designation was the 2004 Boxster Spyder, of which 1,953 were made in commemoration of the 1953 introduction of the original 550 Spyder.
You just have to take off the plastic panel to the right of the battery (as you look at it from the front) to access them. The siren is the black and red device, and the tilt sensor is the translucent plastic box. Thanks Richard, I’ve just managed to get back to this problem.
Is there a problem with the central locking system on a Boxster?
Since then everything has worked normally. Perhaps a dealer with a Porsche diagnistic computer could pin the problem down to the precise part by acutating the locking system components one component at a time and look for what piece triggers a fault.
If there is that much water under the seat,the alarm box is also full,you may be able to dry it out or may have to be replaced,rear drains always block up with debris.
What to do about a Boxster car alarm?
First thing is to disconnect the battery and the alarm siren which is located on the right hand side of the battery, just unplug it once removed (13mm nut) and wrap it in an old towel as it has an internal battery back up. Charge your car battery as its more than likely flat. I would remove passanger seat and dry the alarm control unit out.
What should I do if my Porsche door lock is not working?
Perhaps a dealer with a Porsche diagnistic computer could pin the problem down to the precise part by acutating the locking system components one component at a time and look for what piece triggers a fault. Otherwise, I would replace the door lock if I didn’t want to spend money paying someone to run further diagnostics.
Why does my Boxster not lock the door?
Best guess – the passenger door lock unit is broken. I’m guessing this for two reasons. One, the passenger door doesn’t lock remotely, with the key or the console button and the driver side door does lock with the key. Does the driver side door lock with the console button?
Why does my Boxster 986 alarm keep beeping?
Your mobile auto electrician must have some very good test kit / knowledge to trace the fault to that unit. I’ve also found out the alarm does the single beep if something is open (centre storage cubby, bonnet etc.) but the ‘Road Runner’ style beep beep is ‘fault’ warning.