Do you need to clean your Porsche Boxster drain?
Cleaning Your Porsche Boxster Drains is a very simple regular maintenance item that will save you the horrible experience of a drowned CLU and save you the costs of repairs. There are now a number of 3rd party manufacturers who are selling waterproof solutions for your immobilizer (CLU) box.
Where is the drain 3 on a Boxster?
Drain 3 (in Figure 1) is behind the gas flap and if it becomes clogged, then you will see rainwater collecting around your gas cap. It is very unlikely, but always be on the lookout for any rainwater collection below the gas cap in the gas cap compartment of your Boxster.
What should I do if I have water leak in my Boxster?
As far as diagnosing any water leak problems, fill a quart jar with water and put a pan on the ground just forward of each rear wheel to catch the water as you pour it down each drain hole. Some people use hot water. The drains exit just forward of the rear wheels. Check to confirm that you have a full quart of water after it all drains out.
Where is the CLU on a Porsche Boxster?
The Immobilizer (CLU) is very well protected. Unfortunately, Porsche located the CLU in the lowest point of the passenger cabin under the left seat. As a result, if ANY water gets into the cabin, it will pool and hit the CLU first. This could happen from a window or convertible top left open during a rainstorm or from clogged drains .
Cleaning Your Porsche Boxster Drains is a very simple regular maintenance item that will save you the horrible experience of a drowned CLU and save you the costs of repairs. There are now a number of 3rd party manufacturers who are selling waterproof solutions for your immobilizer (CLU) box.
Drain 3 (in Figure 1) is behind the gas flap and if it becomes clogged, then you will see rainwater collecting around your gas cap. It is very unlikely, but always be on the lookout for any rainwater collection below the gas cap in the gas cap compartment of your Boxster.
As far as diagnosing any water leak problems, fill a quart jar with water and put a pan on the ground just forward of each rear wheel to catch the water as you pour it down each drain hole. Some people use hot water. The drains exit just forward of the rear wheels. Check to confirm that you have a full quart of water after it all drains out.
The Immobilizer (CLU) is very well protected. Unfortunately, Porsche located the CLU in the lowest point of the passenger cabin under the left seat. As a result, if ANY water gets into the cabin, it will pool and hit the CLU first. This could happen from a window or convertible top left open during a rainstorm or from clogged drains .