kbrandsma

If the CEL isn't flashing you are alright. Take it for a drive to reset the DME. Check the CEL code and post, then reset and see if it comes back. You can check the CEL with a loaner scan tool from Autozone but to reset you will need a Durametric tool or PIWIS Tester or dealer PST2 scan.

White smoke and oil under passenger side near tire sounds like an AOS or bad bellows on AOS. Check your J tube for oil into the throttle body. Should be very easy to determine if AOS or RMS/IMS.

Check and see if the oil is coming from where the tranny bell housing meets the engine. Did you bottom out and damage the lower oil pan cover? One could only hope?

1999 Boxster, 105K miles.

After doing a little more reading on a problem I posted about yesterday, I am thinking the amount of oil coming out of the car is consistent with an IMS failure. So, once this happens, is the engine always toast? Am I for certain looking at a new engine or complete rebuild?

Is there any other problem that could cause massive amounts of oil to be coming out of the car?

Thanks!

I have an opportunity to purchase some clear headlights. What would a decent set of clear headlights be worth? They are clear halogens with no amber lenses. I thought I would upgrade the set with a CQLight HID H7 Conversion Kit.

Has anybody else done this?

I have another one that I picked up from a salvaged boxster in a wrecking yard.

Becker CDR 210

MN BE 2282

SN T5001034

CDR 220

Model # BE 4462

SN Y5051714

Thanks in advance!

Well, the epoxy and tube is holding. Will check periodically/weekly to make sure it is still OK.

BTW, the new starter fixes the high-pitch-grinding noise at startup. YES!

Place some screw clamps around both ends.

Ok, so not my issue is with the stereo.

I just bought a JVC KD AVX77 single din wide screen touchscreen.

I removed the original with the becker keys.

I then removed the amp from the hood (4x40 Haes)

Using the crutchfield wire harness I wired the new head unit. (crutchfield said to be sure and switch the yellow and red wires so i did)

I then ran speaker wire from the new head unit to the old speaker wire harness in the hood and connected the wires correspondingly.

When I turn the key one turn to the right (so the engine does not start but the electrical comes on) the stereo plays.

If I turn it once more the stereo turns off?

If I turn the key all the way (as if I was going to start the car) the stereo works as long as I hold the key in this position. As soon I release the key the stereo turns off.

I tried switching the wires back (going against what crutchfield suggested) but it didnt fix the problem, in fact it didnt seem to change anything.

Has anyone had this problem or know of a solution??

Thanks

-Ben

I added the Pioneer AVIC D-3 Double Din unit and kept the 4x40 AMP. I would check back with Crutchfields and recheck wiring schematic. Have you had any issues with your ignition switch prior to your HU upgrade?

I called my local Porsche dealer to ask them how much they would charge to install one of these on my 2006 Boxster, and they said around $250. Following these directions I did it myself in around 20 minutes. Great instructions and thanks for all of the photos, as it really clarified what needed to be done. Unbelievable that the dealer charges this much for such a simple project. And all of the holes were indeed pre-drilled on my 987.

Way to go Jim!

Welcome to Renntech! :welcome:

Those tires will be a little taller than your originals but should fit fine. Hey, your speedo might even be accurate now. :lol: Back in my Ski **** days we discovered that tall narrow tires offered more traction and better pothole protection in snow and slush.

Thanks!

I currently have 17" stock factory rims on my 98 Boxster. The rims have mounted:

fronts - 205/50 - 17

rears - 255/40 - 17

I want to purchase some additional rims with winter tires. Will 17" rims (imported from Italy) from a 2005 Boxster 987-1 fit? The rims have mounted:

fronts - 205/55R - 17 tires

rears - 235/50R - 17 tires

Thanks in advance?

I have an extra Bentley in excellent condition.

Check with Becker of North America.

Are the "O's" actually 0's(zeros)?

Hi Loren,

I need a code for a CDR 210

SN W5019438

Thanks in advance!

When you move your AC. Sunset has the trim piece:

The part number for the trim piece for the lowest DIN is:

996-552-339-00-01C

Item: A\C Panel

Price was $5.23 to Washington State plus shipping. Outside Oregon and Washington there is a %15 mark up from Sunset Porsche in Oregon.

Park on plywood or rubber mat.

I replaced my sensor about 8 months ago and very straight forward in my 98 Boxster. I had a count on my Durametric that kept increasing. When I set the alarm nothing would trigger it. I orderd a replacement from Sunset installed the new sensor in twenty minutes or so and everything works.

I'm thinking of upgrading my stock MY98 5 speed 986 black faced cluster gauge with a white faced S version?

Those who have done this, what are the pitfalls or look fors when doing this?

Thanks!

We can help! Where are you at in the process?

Parts and tools all purchased?

OnBoard computer turned on?

Wiring harness pre-assembled?

Cluster removed?

Steering wheel off?

Let us know and we can walk you through it. Print outs of instructions like:

http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/OBC.pdf

Here is a good thread with more info. PRESS HERE

Will the CDR 220 radio fit in a 02 911 Carrera?

Hi Loren,

I have one more.

Becker CDR-210

BE2282

V5005608

Thanks again in advance!

KBrandsma

Hi Loren,

Becker CDR 220

Model BE 4462

SN Y5043315

Thanks in advance!

Kbrandsma