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  1. mrmickeymouse
    Tool pants may know a quick way, but my way is to do a cursory check of your engine compartment. If I did not see anything obvious i.e. hose clamp off, broken hose, I would check for air leaks with [caveat] starter fluid or Carb. cleaner. I would spray it on the hoses where you can, if you have a broken/cracked hose. The Boxster will idle higher - for the second after the fluid hits it. If you start manipulating hoses, you could create problems by the manipulation process [crack the hose]. Scott
  2. mrmickeymouse
    The codes mentioned on that site are not the codes you are looking for. OBD codes are 4 digit codes and most start with a P for us, those on the website are for monitoring temperatures and various other readings. Scott
  3. mrmickeymouse
    I was worried that the O2's may not be the problem, now an air leak problem which seems to be very prevalent in our cars. It manifests itself as an secondary air injection code, MAF code, Oil separator etc... Most of these problems have a commonality "Air" either rich [doubtful] or lean [letting to much in - most likely]. Now to hunt yours down, will be the trick. Fill me in on what's it doing right now. Scott
  4. mrmickeymouse
    PM me with an E Mail. I will send you something to help. BTW - the K&N filters are good except when over oiled [seems many people get happy with the oil]. I have run one for over six months without a problem. Scott
  5. mrmickeymouse
    I guess you will need to get your codes read by an Autozone or a Kragens. Once you get your codes, let us know what they are.. BTW - Harbor Freight has them for about $20.00-30.00. I have read mixed reviews on them. Scott
  6. mrmickeymouse
    I had a feeling MAC or Snap On would have it. I am happy for you, I would consider approaching the Porsche dealer on some reimbursement. The warranty goes with the car and not the person. I have some [snap on] fitting wrenches which would probably be ideal. Scott
  7. mrmickeymouse
    First did you add oil, get gas, anything before your CEL went on. Scott
  8. mrmickeymouse
    I am sorry, :( I can't help you more with the starter - you could take it to any automobile repair place to have a starter diagnosed, anyone that has done some work on cars has run into that noise. Scott
  9. mrmickeymouse
    I believe [opinion] the winter season is when they are used more often; the very reason yours were mangled. Even though they are minimal, they do function. There is no form without function. During the nicer parts of the year, they will see less use, then in winter. My two cents. Scott
  10. mrmickeymouse
    Yep it's me... It's "probably" your starter not engaging with your flywheel properly. Sorry but the starter is a pain to get too... Pretty simple on the lights... Good job... Scott
  11. mrmickeymouse
    I believe your noise is something else, there have been problems with ignition switches. The "quick" turning on is bypassing your problem area. There again I am not there, and there are many variables that may be affecting ignition action. The Boxster has been left out over night in many sub zero areas without any problems. There are many people who drive this vehicle year around. If it is taken care of, it should not give you any problems in the cold. This is the reason for multi viscosity oil, so it thins in the cold and makes it easier to start. The baby oil will provide some protection ;) Scott
  12. mrmickeymouse
    If you are screeching you are hearing the ring gear binding with the starter. The noise 99% of all Porsche people hear and early air cooled Volkswagen people hear is the tickey tap of your valves ends hitting before the oil refill gets going by the oil pump turning and supplying oil to all the necessary parts. It is normal and should go away after a few seconds, the older [worn] the engine the more pronounced the noise will be. This is why I run heavier oil then most people, to prevent the wear that takes place at startup. You will read about pre-oilers, which are most of the time pressurized bottles which squirt oil through all the journals and oil passages, before startup. The waiting for the oil gauge [sorry-idiot gauge] will not help to prevent any startup noises. You are just helping to POST and wait for a warm fuzzy feeling before startup - if this waiting time were really important towards the "noise", you would/might hear the noise of the "Pre-oiler" doing it's work. Not to be long winded but- The best running motors in the US are ??????? :eek: New York Taxis - because they never in theory shut there motors off. Preventing the startup damage. 500,000 miles is not that uncommon. You may have an argument with diesel semi, but most of us don't drive semi's around. Scott
  13. mrmickeymouse
    I found it ironic that a dealer would come for help, usually I hear of problems after people buy there car from a dealer. Funny little twist. Scott
  14. mrmickeymouse
    Depends on the quantity of the "over fill", it can be very detrimental to just a pain [oil leak.] It also could be a nothing event. It's all in the quantity and not in the quality :D Scott
  15. mrmickeymouse
    Have you had a "Check Engine Light" [CEL], as of yet. Scott
  16. mrmickeymouse
    Do you actually no someone running NO2. Scott
  17. mrmickeymouse
    Your a car dealer? Scott
  18. mrmickeymouse
    Porsche has a TSB against using engine oil additives :eek: Scott
  19. mrmickeymouse
    To tell you I am on with the starter solenoid would be wrong on my part, I am sorry but I would need to hear it and then diagnose it. My statement was to give you ideas. There are no absolutes unless I was there :) If you could get someone to listen and diagnose the starter; I can E mail you how too's, once that is confirmed. The starter is a major pain in the boxster, it is buried under a bunch of stuff. :eek: Your secondary problem is your top [minor]. Scott
  20. mrmickeymouse
    Do you have two squeaks or does the car shake inducing the squeak in the hardtop, [probably the easiest to fix]. There is a chirp which can be a by product of a bad starter solenoid. I hate to sound like a bird, but a squeak emanating from where ? The top is probably squeaking from either three points, the lower two pins behind the doors, or in the roof center clamping position. I would say a little WD-40 or squirt of white lithium will stop the top from squeaking. Scott
  21. mrmickeymouse
    No kidding did not know that, I could of sworn I read about someone with a 2004 needing a code. Thanks TP
  22. mrmickeymouse
    I have done what Loren spoke of, and not over oiled it. I have been running de-snorked and K&N'd for over six months with no problems. Scott
  23. mrmickeymouse
    In theory the code is stored in your DME; which can be accessed by a PST2 [dealer or equivalent.] Look under your front hood and see if the code is written on your sticker in "handwriting". BTW - If it was a real Porsche dealer he would/could get it from your VIN. Seems odd such a new car didn't come with all the manuals and warranty papers; it should be a silver credit card sized item. Scott
  24. mrmickeymouse
    Can you post the link to the Sears aluminum $19.99 "racing jack." I have never seen them that low before. TIA Scott
  25. mrmickeymouse
    This essentially is the same thing, except it is on a 996 3.4. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?act=diy&code=diy_sp Scott
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