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OK, so if I get a light it would mean my solenoids are gonzo. Correct? V

Does the 'Cam adjustment' on Durametric activate the solenoids? V

Yes, cam adjustment activates the solenoids? So both are bad cause I don't hear engine change or ...Yes I can test w a light. 

Or both. Thanks 

Hi All, Have some misfire CELs  show up. CEL blinks then stops blinking and on some occasions it disappears. Changed plugs and coil packs a year or so ago, not much driving mostly being restored. Was fine and this came up after painting. With using my Durametric I  assume camshaft adj. would  mean activating the variocam solenoids. There was no change in engine note when activated on either bank. There is a change in engine note when valve lift is activated. Cam deviation is nearly 0 both banks. I know with a 99 box I was able to attach a light bulb to the solenoid connecter  to insure voltage was getting through from the DME. Can I do the same w the 08 and I believe it kicks in around 4000 rpms. Thanks V

Yes where's the cable go...the secondary hood release? (The one with red release.)?

Any tips on assembling the convertible top arms to the transmission and top. Everything was removed for painting. I tried reinstalling and so far snapped one of the small arms.

Don't want to do it again. I can get everything clipped in then have a hard time getting the soft top ball connected to the adjusting arm. I suppose its because the top is fully closed but the trans is in the service position. It's difficult to hold the top in the service position while trying to snap the ball in its socket. Thanks V

I got it...I had the small arms upside down. Can't rely on exploded views ...although they are helpful most of the time. 

Ok...actuator #16 sits in there with foam. Where does the #17 actuator cable connect to? Thanks V

Confirmed ....new switch needed. Two more questions....The frunk actuator dosent seem to get bolted in anywhere. Does it just sit behind the liner freely? And...the emergency Frunk cable(cable from another actuator on the passenger side of the release) ...does the cable connect to the secondary hood release? Thats what I've seen online but dosent make much sense to me. 

Remove L wheelwell cover. There's a few torx screws and 10mm plastic nuts. There is one bolt that holds the tank in, access it from the underside of the tank. It bolts upward into the sub fender(if you wanna call it that) work the tank out of the 2 rubber grommets on the right side of the tank. It should expose your washer motor. There are 2 motors if you have headlight washers. The outer motor (the easy one to access) is the headlight motor.

I'm getting continuity on pins 3 and 6 when the trunk switch is thrown. Nothing else when the frunk switch is thrown on any other pins. I initially thought both weren't working but ill double check see if the trunk works. Otherwise I assume its a bad switch. 

Right... There will be no resistance when the switch is activated. Correct ?

Hi All,Reassembling my painted 08 Boxster and found my frunk release isn't working. Car had front end damage so I replaced the damaged actuator with a used one. Is there a way to troubleshoot the actuator and the switch on the sill. I don't hear any sound or clicking on front or back latches. Do they share the same fuse? Fuse numbers would help as well. Thanks 

Hi all, Thought I posted this but don't see it anywhere. I'm deleting headlight washers on my 08 project boxster. I just unplugged and removed the headlight washer pump. Will I get any error messages. Also...Need to glue/tape my thresholds down. Porsche had this amazing double sided tape that made it hell to remove the thresholds. What can I use to install them ...was thinking of this stuff called Goop ...works on plastic and fiber glass or 3m 5200 marine adhesive. Also...need a diagram of frunk lock and cable routing solenoid install. I forgot how it all went back. Thanks V

Hi All, Adding a center radiator to 08 Boxster (I thought) and having problems with getting the correct parts. I have the following parts BUT can't find the correct trim piece that fits on the bumper that snaps into the retaining frame that sits behind the bumper. The trim piece is too small for the retaining frame but the retaining frame fits the air duct coming from the radiator. Here are my part #'s. Thanks V

Radiator 997 106 037 02

Air Duct 987 575 323 01

Retaining Frame 987 555 501 01

Trim(too small) 987 505 551 00 G2X

The Radiator comes up for a Boxster, Air duct and retaining frame comes up as a Cayman and the Trim comes up as a Boxter. Apparently there is no trim piece for the Cayman.

Do you know if it would effect any HVAC controls if I left in the display with the incorrect graphics. 

This is the part off of ebay. Not sure if that would help. Thanks V https://www.ebay.com/itm/266159555586

Also purchased Allway part from Amazon had the same results. They're pix show the HVAC with 'Auto' climate control my unit dosent have auto, maybe that's the issue.

Anyone know why my replaced HVAC display has the incorrect graphics. The temp is not shown as increment bars. It shows a number(temp in Degrees) then takes away a line at each lowered increment. See pics. You can see the #8 disappearing as I toggle down on the temp. This is the 2nd display I've tried, both do the same. Loren mentioned the temp sensor which is attached at the bumper....pointy black sensor. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks V

Umm....what temp sensor.  Well it worked on the old one(one of the few that worked on the display) Why does the thermostat for the AC need a temp sensor....curious. I'm saying when you use the temp button on the left and increase the temp 8.6 shows up and when you toggle down the 8.6 disappears like in the pix. Thanks V

Hi All, Recently moved to working on the interior of my project car. I replaced the display on my HVAC controller and all is fine with the exception 

of the temp display. It dosen't show a progress bar Like the fan display(bar of lines showing intensity). Instead it shows 8.8F when temp is high

and nothing when temp is lowest. Is it defective or just not compatible. Thanks V

The most difficult part is finding all the torx screws that holds the dash. Hard to find ones are: 2 inside the defroster vents L and R. One(4 total) at topside and behind each AC vent. The bottom dash driver side is removed by getting the screws near the Headlight switch I missed and broke the tabs here. Two on L and R side of center console. Console is not removed. There are 2 pins in the console that go through dash grommets so the console is unscrewed to allow it to be pitched forward to free the pins. Remove the cup holder and glove box and there are a handful in there. Remove the R side airbag and the black metal bracket at top of glove box. Remove both L and R sun visors and plastic trim on the sides of the windshield. Remove steering wheel and upper/lower cowling around steering column. Remove trim on dash and trim under Speedo cluster and cluster cover after removing the cluster. When dash is finally loose, remove wires to tweeters, alarm thingy on top center of dash and center speaker, wire to hazard lights and door lock button. All in all about 18 to 22 screws if I recall. First time it will be 8 hrs, if you do it again about 2 hours. Have fun. I did take vids but need to edit before posting. V

Hi all, I have some bubbling on a white cluster faceplate that I disassembled and put pinholes in and tried to flatten out. Didn't really work. I read this is an after market faceplate that I can peel off and have the OEM black underneath. Is this correct. Also, when reassembling the pointer/needles I may have not positioned them correctly. Where are they supposed to be when the car is off. Any trick to aligning them correctly. OK....answered my own question. Removed the white face sticker to reveal the silver face sticker which was just as bubbly. Thanks V

Thanks...wound up figuring it out and got it done. Little easier than 986. 

Anyone know of a tutorial on replacing a dash on 08 boxster. Thanks 

Hi All, Workin on my project 08 Boxster w 2 deployed air bags. I recently learned your supposed to replace the dash when replacing the passenger airbag. Ugh...i had a dash out already. I was getting the aluminium dash cover (aluminium cover on underside of dash)to bend back....maybe able to make it look good.. Any work around for this issue ? Thanks v

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