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I'm not the Boxster guy but I'm pretty sure it was plastic through MY02.

if the whole car was running lean could a failed MAF be the problem?

I guess the MAF could still be part of the problem - but until you fix the first O2 sensor problem you won't know. There are codes specfic to an MAF failure but you don't have those. IMHO - You need to look at the O2 voltages correct that problem then look for other causes and faults. If you have a bad O2 sensor it can mask or cause all sorts of problems/faults.

The system goes through a series of tests as it "sets" the alarm. If during one of those tests a criteria is not met then an alarm readiness state is displayed (i.e. rapid flashing, double-flashing, on, off, or normal flashing). Rapid flashing means that the alarm system is not "primed". Unlike the signal most folks get with an open zone (single horn beep when a zone is open) the rapid flashing would indicate that the alarm did not succeed in reaching the readiness state.

Again, if it works with a key then it is likely either a battery (bad battery or poor contact) or even a sticking button on the remote.

BTW... you said rapid flashing not double flashing... right?

They mean different things.

What happens if you lock it by key?

If it works fine with the key it might be the remote - battery or coding.

A PST2 can read the codes for the alarm system which should tell a tech exactly what the problem is.

Refer your OPC to Service Bulletin 4/99 5726 New Door Latch Striker (dated 12-17-99).

As of the VINs below, a new door latch striker plate was installed in production to prevent corrosion buildup between the striker plate and the vehicle body. The new striker plate is equipped with a film (on the side that contacts the body) to prevent corrosion.

When addressing corrosion problems or performing other work that requires striker plate removal on vehicles produced prior to the below VINs, the new style striker plate should be installed.

Production change as of VINs:

99 _YS 62 0622 Coupe

99 _YS 65 1073 Cabriolet

No, it has the gel coat. What I was saying is that I think that is the raw bumper part number and it gets a different part number when it is coated - but the coated part number is usually on a sticker.

Arguably it is a factory GT3 bumper - if you include the Aerokit in that. A "real" mk1 GT3 had a center radiator - so where is the cutout? Don't get me wrong it has a Porsche logo on the back. I think it is an aerokit bumper - which is a GT3 bumper look alike. IF you don't ever want a 3rd radiator then it is a mute point.

Likely the raw bumper part number before the gel coating. The number itself does not come up in the parts list at all.

My only concern (from looking at the pic ) would be if you want the 3rd radiator cut-out or not. A GT3 bumper has a plug in the center hole that can be removed (see my 3rd radiator DIY) but some of the Aerokit bumpers I have seen do not have the plug and would need to have a hole cut if you wanted a third radiator.

From the OBD II manual- Testing the Oxygen sensor:

1. Heat the oxygen sensors (road test car under load or run engine without load at high rpm).

2. Connect Porsche System Tester 2 or scan tool and read voltage of oxygen sensor 1 ahead of catalytic converter.

Display: Voltage fluctuations between 100 mV and 800 mV. -- Oxygen sensor OK.

If a value around 0 V is displayed, a short circuit has occurred between the signal wire and sensor ground.

3. Remove H02S connector 1 ahead of catalytic converter.

4. Connect voltmeter at sleeve to pins 3 and 4.

Display: approx. 450 mV. -- Replace oxygen sensor.

Display: approx. 0 V -- Check wiring harness.

If the wiring harness is OK, remove all oxygen sensor connectors and perform measurement to item 4 on all oxygen sensors.

I did it with the BMC filter and together I noticed more induction noise (a good kind) and what seemed to be a slightly better throttle response.

Hae a look at my 3rd Radiator DIY here. They are pretty similar.

Try Autozone. The one near me can get it in a day or two if they are out of stock. Usually about the same price as Kragen.

P0130 - possible faults:

Crack in ceramic material

Reference air polluted

Short circuit in signal wire to sensor ground

P0130 - possible causes:

Oxygen sensor

Wiring harness

DME control module (intercore short circuit).

P1124 and P1126 mean that the whole engine is running lean and the DME can not compensate for it making the mixture more rich. In most cases this is caused by:

Intake air system leaking

Fuel pressure too low

Volume supply of fuel pump too low

Fuel injectors fouled (not likely since this would mean all are fouled)

I would solve the P0130 then reset the codes and see if the others still occur.

Yes, phone prep.

Brown - ground

Yellow/Black - telephone mute

Green/Black - switched 12 volts

Red/Green - unswitched 12 volts

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Would the same apply to the part numbers for the rear brakes (if they are red they are boxster s?

Could you tell me the standard disc size and width for the front boxster s calipers please?

I already answered this here.

The MY02 C4S does use a different kit (according to the Porsche parts list) than the MY03 and later cars.

I think this have been covered here many times...

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996.351.425.xx and 996.351.426.xx are front calipers (left and right) for a 996. The xx would designate whether the car is a C2 (2WD) or C4 (4WD).

996.352.425.xx and 996.352.425.xx are rear calipers (left and right) for a 996. The xx would designate whether the car is a C2 (2WD) or C4 (4WD).

Factory front pads are: 996 352 949 02

Factory rear pads are: 996 352 939 03

The Boxster S uses the same front calipers as a 996 except the are red.

It is more likely a "Workshop Service Action" which is a voluntary service action as opposed to a government "recall". I see if I can get a copy of the workshop service action bulletin.

Are you talking about the "Porsche Child Restraint System". If so what part number did you purchase.

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ATLANTA, GA, April 15, 2005 – In response to increasing customer demand and to raise the excitement level in American sports cars racing, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), and Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA), today revealed they will embark on a new racing program created for customers in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The two organizations have commissioned their parent company, Porsche AG, to design and construct a racecar that will be eligible to compete in the LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) class of the ALMS. It will be the first Porsche-built prototype racecar since the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1.

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I removed mine (both screens) 3 years ago. I disconnected the battery at the time and had the DME relearn the air flow. Zero problems.

000-044-500-28 is a 10 mm RoW sport kit for a (coupe, 4WD, 6 speed). I think the MY02 C4S must be different.

This the MY03 C4S page from the (Feb 2005) RoW tequipment parts list: