Boxster CPS

[Randy_K]

Does anyone know if this crank position sensor will work on a 1999 Boxster, 5 speed, 2.5L? I'm not cheap. But I am frugal. I see no reason to give $135.00 for something if, something else works for half the price.

http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/parts/88/bmw/m3/switches_sensors_and_senders/bosch_crank_position_sensor.html?3593=52078

Thanks, Randy

Edited February 19, 2011 by Randy_K

[JFP in PA]

All crank position sensors are simple Hall Effect units, only questions are does it have the correct electrical specs (resistance, etc.) to match the OEM, is it the correct length (critical), and are the connectors the same (does not look like it in the photo)...................

Edited February 19, 2011 by JFP in PA

[Randy_K]

Thanks JFP. Looking at the pic on this site. They are different. Oh well. Can't blame a guy for trying.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Bosch/Reference_Sensor/W0133-1607897.html?tlc=Engine+%26+Drivetrain&intcmpid=

Randy

[kbrandsma]

Try one of the reputable used part yards like Oklahoma Foreign or LA Dismantler

Los Angeles Dismantler for Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman & Cayenne

9819 Glenoaks Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) POR-SCHE (767-7243)

info@911pcar.com

or 911pcar@gmail.com

818-768-0911 fax

http://911pcar.com and http://ladismantler.com

To contact Oklahoma Foreign:

For general information: info@oklahomaforeign.com

For Parts request: parts@oklahomaforeign.com

By phone: 800.462.2446 800.462.2446 (Toll Free)

Edited February 19, 2011 by kbrandsma

[Randy_K]

Ya, I have used Oklahoma Foreign Parts. When I bought it, the guy who had installed the front speakers was a tad impatient and the grills were shattered. Bought a set from Gary there. Great guy to deal with! But if I'm going through the effort to get to the sensor. It will be a new one that I replace it with. At the age mine is and not having any maintenance records. At least since 83,000 miles, that was the last time the Porsche dealer had seen it. It was probably somewhere else since then. But who knows?

I'll save bucks when possible. If I can obtain the same results. But there is a breaking point like anything. Were it doesn't pay off.

Kinda like me doing home plumbing repairs. Some plumber always gets paid for me fixing it. :(

Thanks for your help guys!

Randy

Edited February 19, 2011 by Randy_K

[JFP in PA]

Sign in a local repair shop:

Labor Rate: $100/Hr.

If you watch: $125/Hr.

If you help: $175/Hr.

If you already worked on it: $225/Hr.

[Randy_K]

LMAO! Yep :cheers: Wanted to say. This is the best site I have found for reliable info, regarding these cars.

If you're lurking and not donating, I would suggest, you donate. These guys are always gentleman and helpful. :renntech:

I know from another site I used to work on. How much work is involved.

Thanks Loren for your work!!!

Edited February 19, 2011 by Randy_K