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The vehicle (road) horns are not connected to the alarm horn/siren. The only way to fully test the alarm system is with a PST2 or PIWIS tester. Repairs can then be made and faults reset. If there is a key/immobilizer issue then only a dealer can change that programming with a PST2 or PIWIS - after they request and receive the authorization codes from Porsche.

PCM2 began in MY02. If the car has the face lift headlights (like a Turbo) then it should have PCM2.

What trim? The radio comes out without removing any trim. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...indpost&p=15531

If you look at the sticker on the drivers door it will tell you the exact month and year your car was built. Porsche describes the two systems this way (for cars prior to MY02): Halogen - "In the low beam sector, the H7 bulb system offers the following advantages: - high light volume - more light in the boundary zone in front of the light/dark boundary - homogeneous illumination of the entire road surface - to prevent the driver of the vehicle and the drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled, the headlights are coated with "anti-dazzle" paint at the necessary points. The high beam uses a second H7 bulb that ensures a good range (advantageous at high speed on straight roads) and improved homogeneity when flashing the headlight." Litronic (Xenon/Halogen) - "The "Litronic" system offers the following advantages in low-beam mode: - very high light volume - more light in the boundary zone in front of the light/dark boundary - homogeneous illumination of the entire road surface - high colour temperature enables good colour vision - the sharply defined light/dark boundary prevents passing vehicles from being dazzled - to prevent the driver of the vehicle and the drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled, the headlights are coated with "anti-dazzle" paint at the necessary points and have a periphery illumination reflector. The "Litronic" system offers the following advantages in high-beam mode: - Halogen high-beam headlights - lowering the beam mask provides a wide and very brightly lit illumination zone even at long range (particularly important on winding roads) - supplementary halogen headlights ensure long-range illumination (important when driving at high speeds along straight roads) - considerably better switching behaviour when flashing the headlights as well as improved homogeneity compared to previous gas-discharge systems.

In MY99 there were two grey interiors offered and airbags for that year were offered in Leatherette (plastic) or Leather. C50 Graphite Grey (leatherette or leather) -- kind of a dark grey (like your air vents) B50 Space Grey (leatherette or leather) -- kind of a light grey The color code does not change but the part number does depending on leatherette or leather.

My mistake oh mighty Boxster Wizard... ;)

If no one has a PST2 that you can use you could buy the Durametic Software - it can reset air bag lights. About $197.

Only early MY99 cars had orange (yellow) headlights. My June 1999 built car had clears (until I upgraded to Litronics). Boxster (986) has always had orange in the lights unless you opted for Litronics. Performance Products sells the clear headlights for 996 - but for roughly twice the price the Halogen lights you can have Xenon Litronics.

Did you see the DIY here?

The +12 volts on A5 goes to the Diversity Antenna (amplifier).

They should snap in unless you broke the clips removing them (fairly common). I think they snap in easier when warm - so park in the sun then snap them in.

There are 3 pages listing the approved oils (by Porsche) in the TSB. Unfortunately, Shell is not on the list. BP, Chevron, Mobil 1, Castrol (and many more) 5W-40 are all approved.

Maybe this will help...

Jeff, I just posted Joel's comment... Here is the inforamtion on changing the fuel filter: 1. Unhook clamps of air cleaner cover. Take out housing cover and filter element. 2. Separate air cleaner housing from intake air rail and unhook from air flow sensor. Lift up air cleaner housing and take out housing. Be careful no to lose the a-ring in the air cleaner housing / air flow sensor. 3. Undo fuel lines, using a second wrench to lock. Drain remaining fuel into a suitable container. 4. Undo clamp and remove fuel filter. 5. Fit new filter. Observe direction of flow = direction of arrow. 6. Start engine and check fuel lines and fuel filter for leaks. Check fuel and injection lines for leaks and tight fit!

Ignition switch. Thanks! I hope it is not a very expensive repair. Anybody can tell me how much will cost me to replace ignition switch(parts and labor)? Do I have to go to Porsche dealer to fix it? http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=493

Okay folks, let's get this thread back to constructive comments about your experiences and facts. I personally don't believe any horsepower claims unless it has been proven by an impartial third party. If this thread continues down the road of personal comments about other members - it will be closed and warnings will be given. Please, the rules are simple - keep it clean and friendly... and keep it on topic.

Sorry, I have no idea. US/Canada cars are on the right side. Maybe one of the UK guys here can tell you.

Just pull the wheel lining back or fish for it from the bottom side.

TSB 1/99 3005 Boost Spring for Clutch Pedal -- dated 3-25-1999 states: "As of October 12, 1998 production and the following VINs, the boost spring and clutch pedal have been optimized for minimal operational noise. 99 0XS 62 4135 Coupe 99 1XS 65 2616 Cabrio" If your car falls into this catagory then the following should be replaced: Clutch pedal, Boost spring bracket, Boost spring (spring painted purple), Optimol, Optitemp LG 2 grease. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TSB 2/00 3005 Clutch Pedal Noise -- dated 9-8-2000 "Squeaking noise. Cause: The clutch pedal power assist spring rubs against the spring casing. Repair: Replace the clutch spring with a new contoured version clutch spring (see arrow in figure 2). Note: A new contoured version clutch spring was installed in production as of the following VIN’s: 99 3YS 62 0534 Coupe 99 1YS 65 0950 Cabriolet" One of the benefits of being a Contributing member is you can view these TSBs yourself.

Added the 993 to the list of cars we can check. Durametric just sent me the 993 special cable.

No problem I have a PST 2 and the Durametric Software so codes/faults are taken care of. See if you can get together with Tool Pants and find a location and date...

Maybe this will help...

The exhaust recall that I am aware of was for "...exhaust tailpipes worldwide on 18,627 units of the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S. This involves cars built between 20 April 2004 and 21 October 2005." This would not include his MY03 car.

Glad you got it taken care without a trip to the OPC. :thumbup:

Did you look here?