Why is my ignition not working on my Porsche?
One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older Porsches is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems may appear.
Can you replace the ignition switch on a Porsche Boxster?
For 2005 and later models, the entire ignition switch / steering lock assembly was removed from the car, and replaced with an electro-mechanical solenoid that locks the steering rack instead. You can only remove the locking mechanism after dismantling the entire steering system.
What to do if your ignition switch is worn out?
If your key doesn’t turn too well in the ignition, then chances are you have a worn out tumbler. You can attempt to rekey and refurbish the tumbler yourself, but the process can be quite difficult. It requires that you drill out a pin that has been pressed into the housing.
How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older Porsches is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems may appear.
For 2005 and later models, the entire ignition switch / steering lock assembly was removed from the car, and replaced with an electro-mechanical solenoid that locks the steering rack instead. You can only remove the locking mechanism after dismantling the entire steering system.
Why does my Porsche Boxster have smoke coming from the engine?
A quick puff of smoke as you start a cold engine is not uncommon, especially on the Porsche flat six engine in the Boxster. There are many theories and various thoughts as to why this happens – none are proven.
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.