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Clean it after you are done. Most use a citrus based degreaser.

I added a PDF copy to the first post.

Owner's manuals are not very expensive. For a MY2002 996 order: WKD 996 001 02 US MSRP $32.07 - but you can likely get it for much less from Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost).

Try sending a PM to member Porschelibrarian.

Yes, the parts are the same parts. But remember the GT2 is 2WD whereas the Turbo (even with X50) is 4WD - so there is a large weight factor too.

Item 6? If so... 997.505.985.00.01C Left retaining frame (satin black) -- US MSRP $90.67 997.505.986.00.01C Right retaining frame (satin black) -- US MSRP $90.67

Model and year of your car please?

Sorry, you can no longer download them here. Porsche has requested that all Porsche copyrighted material be removed from this site.

Do you have an Owner's Manual?

Does your car have Bi-Xenon headlights? If you do then these are headlight washers. If you have the stock Halogen headlights - then these are just covers. Check for option code M288 - Headlamp Washer If you do have them it is covered in the Owner's Manual.

Please give our Search a try... http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=101074

The DME can easily be removed. But special programming is required. Porsche (and some countries) requires that any DME replacement be documented and recorded in the cars service history. Check with a "reliable" dealer/OPC.

On newer style instrument clusters (Boxster 2001 on) nothing will be displayed until the switch is installed.

Not very easily - those are MOST (fiber optic) based systems - that you do not have. Aftermarket is likely easier and less expensive.

There is no oil tank on a 996. Check the coolant tank for cracks, check the under engine hoses, and check the water pump.

Did you check fuse C6? Should be 25 Amps.

The AC Climatronic unit is actually manufactured by Audi. There is some sort of serial data stream (not CAN) that allows the AC unit to display engine parameters. This works on 1997-2000 boxsters. To switch from F to C: Hold down the recirculating button then push both the temperature + - buttons. To access diagnostics: Hold down the Recirculating & Air up buttons for 5 seconds. The + - buttons go up and down through the list of "c" codes. The center vent button switches the left display between the "c" code and its actual value. Press the Auto button to exit. Here is a list of what can be seen: 0c - ERL 1c - Oil Temp? 2c - Inside temp. Sensor mounted in the aspirator assembly at the side of the dash. 3c - Outside temp. Sensor located inside the air inlet of the A/C unit. 4c - Outside temp. Sensor located in front grill of the radiator. The data is fed to the Climatronic from the instrument cluster. When not moving, the instrument cluster OBC temp display retains it's last setting until moving. This is to prevent heat emanating from the radiator affecting the temperature sensor. The A/C unit uses the lower of the two outside air temp values in determining fresh-air temp. 5c - Outside temp. (matches with OBC outside temp display) 6c - Coolant temp. 7c - Footwell discharge temp. 8c - Sun sensor (dash top) 9c - Sun sensor. 10c - Passenger compartment fan speed. 11c - Passenger compartment fan voltage. 12c - Temperature mix Flap command 1=COLD, 100=HOT 13c - Temperature mix Flap position 14c - Central Flap command 15c - Central Flap position 16c - Footwell/Defrost Flap command 17c - Footwell/Defrost Flap position 18c - Recirculation Valve command 1=OFF, 100=RECIRC 19c - Recirculation Valve position (feedback) 20c - Vehicle speed in kph, updating only once per second. (real speed, not speed+safety margin as in the speedometer) 21c - Engine RPM in hundreds. This too only updates once per second. 22c - ? 23c - ? 24c - Sun sensor, exterior lights switch & panel lights control (term. 58 & 58d voltage) - used for A/C panel display illum. 25c - ? 26c - ? 27c - ? 28c - Fan speed? 29c - ? 30c - Engine run time in seconds (255 max.)(=0xff) 31c - Timing counter 32c - Displays test 33c - Software version? Mine states 3.4 34c - ? 35c - Outside temp. from inlet sensor (filtered?) 36c - temp? Sorry, that will not work on newer Boxsters. Perhaps with a PST2 or PIWIS tester.

I agree with RFM - much easier and faster to remove the bumper and intercoolers. See the spark plug change DIY in the 996TT Maintenance DIY section.

:welcome: Item 3 - Engine cover Try Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost)

Have them check the VarioCam Plus hydralic valve bracket too. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=126057

If the battery goes completely flat most of the car's controllers will shut down and produce faults. If you replace the battery most or all of them should clear within a few drives. If not, then you best check it with Durametric Software, A PST2, or PIWIS tester.

I think mine deepened a little after it was broken in - but htat was only about 500 miles.

Chances are you have an open or shorted wiring harness.

Sorry, I do not know that.

So I assume to replace 1 bulb you needed to remove the instrument cluster? I have a bulb out on a 98' Boxster (specifically the one that illuminates the clock), how do I get to it? See the two previous posts...