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2009 Porsche Boxster Base 2dr Roadster

2009 Porsche Boxster
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Rear-Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, Two-Seater
19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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Replace battery
I replaced the battery & 2 blown fuses but the electrical system still won't work the instrument panel is dim radio won't function to input code What Next??
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Asked by H94 March 13, 2010, 4:32 am 1 reply
Reply to mileage question
Hi, My boxster has 27,500 miles on it so you think that is close enough to needing a brake job.? Should that include rotors, sensors and pads?
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Asked by Patriciaw January 8, 2010, 5:52 am 1 reply
should this car need new brakes at this mileage or could it just be the sensor
This car has been papmpered and serviced at the dealer until now. They want 925$ withou tinspecting it and say it needs pads rotors and sensors?
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Asked by Patriciaw January 6, 2010, 8:47 am 2 replies
Alternate way of testing air mass sensor
1999 Porsche Boxster - The diganostics call checking the mass air sensor by connecting the diagnostic device and driving the car in 3rd gear to 35 and then pressing the gass pedal ...
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Asked by DrJack August 26, 2009, 11:36 am 1 reply
What do I do Next
I changed plugs, oil, filter, air filter and it runs rough. When cold it backfires. At operating temp it will bogg down when I floor it. When I first start it the exhaust smeels ve...
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Asked by DrJack August 7, 2009, 8:20 pm 4 replies
brake pads / rotors
my front brake pads are getting to the point where they need to be replaced ... no warning noises/lights but less than 2 mm thickness. The dealer recommends replacing the rotors a...
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Asked by Toph August 19, 2009, 11:16 am 1 reply
When does wear on brake rotors become a hazard?
I purchased a 1999 Porsche Boxster from a dealer who claimed they did a 50 point safety inspection but when I took the car in to a local Porsche mechanic he said the brake rotors w...
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Asked by Windy July 26, 2009, 5:23 pm 1 reply
Check Engine Light
The car is very low mileage (32,000). The light came on at 17k miles...lived where there was no Porsche dealer, so called and they said it could be as simple as loose gas cap. Ha...
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Asked by DPG July 9, 2009, 1:36 pm 1 reply
what is the standard water temp
What is the average ( high and low) acceptable operating water temperature My 2001 does not start every time even with clutch engaged and in neutral
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Asked by Luisito June 25, 2009, 10:30 am 1 reply
2002Boxster…..ruff idle on cold starts…..only when
2002Boxster…..ruff idle on cold starts…..only when below 40 degrees or less. But after 3-5 minutes it runs great. Can you help???
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Asked by Johnny16 May 30, 2009, 3:31 pm 1 reply
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