Loren

Just got a new TSB on replacing the battery in the remote - 3 pages! I will try to get it to ToolPants or post it here later today.

The relay should be in position 23 (lower left most relay position) and it should be labeled "Abgasklappen Relais". The part number may be different. Just pull it out to unlpug it.

Believe it or not I found clay bars at Orchard Supply Hardware. And, less expensive than online shops!

First, they were not my instructions - I simply helped someone find the right wires. There are several grey/pink wires used for the Speedometer A connections. These are used to control the PSE cutout, trigger the PCM to vehicle speed and inhibit for the cab top (so you don't try to raise or lower at too high a speed). If you want your PSE open all the time the solution is simple - remove the PSE relay (without removing the jumper bar). No other functions will be affected. If you want the switch to work then you need to disconnect the right grey/pink wire while leaving the others connected. I don't know a good way to find the right one other than trial and error. (oops... edited bad typo PCM was PSM)

I've been using Techron for about 5 years with no ill effects. I use one large bottle with a full tank of gas about every 6000 miles. I think it helps reduce and clean the carbon build up on the intake side - hence smoother idling. JMHO.

986 551 981 00 Carbon Scuff Plates - BOXSTER (set) List US price as of Nov 2003 $641.36

996 631 043 01 Left side 996 631 044 01 Right side

996 559 237 05 logo (911) in silver about $30 retail (as of Nov 2003)

You will need TT/GT2/GT3 front wheel hubs and perhaps 5mm spacers too...

How's the ignition switch been? A number cars have had ignition switch failures. Have you had to wiggle the key to get the key in, out or to turn? Other obvious things would be a loose battery cable or wires loose under the dash...

Connector pin assignment, navigation unit 1 - Terminal 31 2 - Terminal 30 3 - Speed signal 4 - Reverse-gear signal 5 - Data lead from the display and operator control unit 6 - Free 7 - Data lead to the display and operator control unit 8 - Video signal, red 9 - Video signal, green 10 - Video signal, blue 11 - Free 12 - Free 13 - Voice output ground 14 - Terminal 30 15 - Free 16 - Free 17 - Free 18 - Free 19 - Terminal 58 d 20 - Free 21 - Free 22 - Video signal ground 23 - Video signal synchronisation 24 - Free 25 - Free 26 - Voice output

Connector pin assignment, display and operator control unit Plug A 1 - Speed signal 2 - Free 3 - Free 4 - Terminal 30 5 - Terminal 30 for windscreen antenna 6 - Free 7 - Free 8 - Terminal 31 ----------------------------------------------------------- Plug B 1 - Loudspeaker, rear right + 15 - Free 2 - Loudspeaker, rear right - 3 - Loudspeaker, front right + 4 - Loudspeaker, front right - 5 - Loudspeaker, front left + 6 - Loudspeaker, front left - 20 - CD AF, right 7 - Loudspeaker, rear left + 8 - Loudspeaker, rear left- 16 - Free 17 - Free 18 - CD AF ground 19 - CD AF, left Note Plug B is assigned only if no amplifier is installed. Note Plug C consists of 3 parts. Pins 1 to 6: yellow housing. Pins 7 to 2: green housing. Pins 13 to 20 : blue housing. Pins 1 to 6 are the loudspeaker outputs to the amplifier. They are assigned only if an amplifier is installed. Pins 7 to 12 are the control leads for the CD changer. Pins 18 to 20 are the loudspeaker outputs of the CD changer. Pins 7 to 20 are assigned only if a CD changer is installed. ----------------------------------------------------------- Plug C 1 - Line out, rear left 2 - Line out, rear right 3 - AF ground 4 - Line out, front left 5 - Line out, front right 6 - Terminal 30 for amplifier 7 - Control lead for CD changer 8 - Terminal 30 for CD changer 9 - Free 10 - Data lead 11 - Clock lead 12 - Reset lead 13 - Free 14 - Free ----------------------------------------------------------- D-Antenna lead ----------------------------------------------------------- E-Fuse ----------------------------------------------------------- Plug I 1 - Video signal, red 2 - Video signal, green 3 - Free 5 - Free 4 - Free 6 - Terminal 31 7 - Free 8 - Free 9 - Free 10 - Terminal 30 for navigation 11 - Terminal 58 d 12 - Free 13 - Terminal 30 14 - Video signal, blue 15 - Video signal synchronisation 16 - Video signal ground 17 - Free 18 - Free 19 - Terminal31 20 - To combination plug IIIpin 6 21 - From combination plug IIIpin 11 22 - Free 23 - Fuel consumption signal 24 - Speed signal 25 - Free 26 - Terminal 30 ----------------------------------------------------------- Plug II 1 - Diagnosis lead 2 - Terminal 15 3 - Terminal 86 s 4 - Data lead to navigation unit 5 - Free 6 - DSP (amplifier) ground 7 - Handsfree microphone ground 8 - Handset microphone 9 - Handset speaker 10 - Terminal 30, handset 11 - Free 12 - Voice output ground 13 - Voice output 14 - DSP (amplifier) 15 - Data lead from the heater / AlC unit 16 - Free 17 - Data lead from the navigation unit 18 - Free 19 - Free 20 - Handsfree microphone 21 - Handset ground 22 - Handset on-hook contact 23 - Free 24 - Free 25 - Free 26 - Free ----------------------------------------------------------- Nav unit follows...

Carrera firing order image - in a Boxster, the engine faces 180 degrees the other way. So in a Carrera, 1-3 are on the drivers side and in a Boxster, 1-3 are on the passenger side. Bank 1 is cylinders 1-3 and Bank 2 is cylinders 4-6.

Done.

I don't think you want the glass and gasket - just the gasket (item 2) right? 996 543 615 03 Left Gasket 996 543 616 03 Right Gasket The service manual says you need to remove the side window to replace this piece - but I wonder if it can be done with the window fully raised. Send me a PM if you want the window removal instructions. To replace the seal: 1. Remove adhesive residues from above and below the window profile if present. Pull the side window seal from below into the window profile. Pull it in using soapy water as a lubricant. 2. Clean the upper seal end (free from grease and lubricant). Coat the upper surface of the seal with Loctite 480 instant adhesive, and bond with the profile of the side window.

Item 2 or 3 or ?

Exerpt: More to come when it gets here in a few days...

According to the TSB - it looks the same. Grey/Pink wire is still speedometer A signal and they add a same relay.

You can drive the car if the CE light is on steady. If the CE light is flashing then no don't drive the car. That indicates a serious problem that could cause engine damage.

Get the Pcode read by someone with a scan tool. Write down all the Pcodes and then post them here. Some parts stores will do this for free.

The front brake pad area for Boxster S (and Carrera 2/4) is 254 cm - the GT3 (mk1) rear brake pad area is 254 cm. So the pads are still making the same surface contact even with the larger rotor disc. I would guess the larger rear disk on the GT3 provides better cooling and support the GT3 (Porsche MotorSport) sport pads (sorry don't know the specs on the sport pads 996 352 930 91).

No the Boxster S rear calipers are: 996 352 421 xx 996 352 422 xx The pads are different too (similar but different).

Odd... I've installed a half dozen or so of these (all versions) and the PSE always came with mounting brackets. I also never had to bend any of the exhaust tubes (even though they can be).

Just follow this link Decals/Racing Numbers

Yes, it is the exact same part number.