fredkhaz

Thanks guys.

it is a tip. i owned it from 84000 miles back in 2005 but my friend owned it from 2003 with 45000 miles on it.

here is the service record and oil i have been using is 15 w50 cuz i just found out that porsche doesn't recommend it anymore but now sure if i want to which. (any tips on that ?)

11/21/05 Windshield $395.07

5/10/06 Oil Change 102500 Miles

7/28/06 Alternator $300 and $60 Belt tensioner

9/26/06 Paid off Loan

10/8/06 Oil Change 110500 Miles 9.3q $70

11/4/06 Back tires 265/35/18 Kumho ECSTA $300

2/1/07 Front Brakes 115000 Miles $350

2/22/07 Front tires Kumho ECSTA 116500 Miles

3/17/07 Oil Change 117500 Miles 9.3q $70

6/7/07 K & N Fileter 120,000 $450

10/1/07 Oil Change 125500 Miles 9.0q $70

10/31/07 Nexen N3000 Tires for rear 127000 Miles $300 (lasted 30k miles!)

11/11/07 Water Pump and Thermostat 127500 Miles $417

12/9/07 Window Regulator Passenger 128900 Miles $170.91 Sunset Imports

1/6/08 Spark Plugs and Row Mo30 and new plastic hard wear in front by tires 130,000 Miles

1/9/08 Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

1/30/08 Another Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

2/4/08 132000 Front Brakes (just pads)

3/16/08 134000 Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

4/5/08 134500 new Battery and

4/5/08 Rear Brake pads only

5/1/08 134700 AOS - air oil separator $600

5/8/08 13500 Transmission Service $313

7/7/08 138479 Mileage check

7/23/08 139391 Mileage check

8/1/08 140000 Mileage check

8/23/08 141275 Miles Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

11/7/08 145000 Mileage Check

11/26/08 146000 Mileage Check

1/17/09 148456 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q

3/23/09 152123 Mileage Check

4/13/09 153900 Mileage Check

5/17/09 155741 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q $70

5/25/09 156000 Front Brake pads and rotor. no sensor.

6/10/09 157000 Nexen Tires 225/40/18 Front 275/35/18 Rear $593.31

8/12/09 160269 Safelite Auto Glass 714-771-4159 $395.07

9/18/09 162412 Mileage Check

10/3/09 163372 serpentine belt

10/3/09 163372 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.5q

10/3/09 163372 Fuel Filter

10/3/09 163372 Cleaned K&N Filter

10/10/09 oxygen Sensor $155.20 bank 1

10/10/09 Steer Lock $106.79 (no reason to change it was a different problem but i changed it anyway)

10/16/09 Newport Imports $165 bypass the kill switch that was installed by previous owner and fix alarm remote.

Thanks Loren for all the help.

wow it was the blue wire.

i guess car had a kill switch before and been bypassed and that ground blue wire came loose.

i feel stupid. lol

cars been down for 10 days now.

i put the old ignition switch back in and still nothing even with the tap under the dash.

i didnt put the light switch back in but i dont think that makes a different.

should i just get a another new switch?

the old part # is 996 347 017 06 and the new one is 996 347 017 07.

is the old part an updated part ?? (maybe it was replaced before i bought it)

and i found a wire hanging out of the fuse box what is that ?

Lol ok

The cylinder that the key goes in couldn't be bad could it?

How about the alarm ?

My remotes hasn't been working for a while (alarm) ?

Does the car show P (park) in the display?

The main fuse is behind the rear seats carpet near the DME.

yes on P i moved it through the gears and the shifter lights work fine.

ok i will check the main fuse in few min what is DME ??

what is the fuses look like?? just a regular fuse ?

big orange fuse behind the back seat under the carpet on the driver side is good.

Does the car show P (park) in the display?

The main fuse is behind the rear seats carpet near the DME.

yes on P i moved it through the gears and the shifter lights work fine.

ok i will check the main fuse in few min what is DME ??

what is the fuses look like?? just a regular fuse ?

Replacing the Ignition Switch

HMM

i replaced the Ignition Switch

before putting it all together i started the car and it started fine.

now that i put everything together, nothing

all the lights come on but it will not turn over.

now tapping under the steering wheel will not start the car either.

:unsure:

Check the connections on the switch.

Check the main fuse.

Check that you didn't accidentally bump the clutch switch.

checked the connection on the switch

Main fuse ?? meaning in the fuse box ?? i checked all of them in the fuse box all good.

Tip no clutch switch.

<_<

What year is your 996? I hope my 00 996 will last that long. Do u drive ur 996 daily or weekend only.

Please share any tips keep the car last to 160K miles and still running good.

Thanks.

2000 tip

daily driver

oil change every 8k miles 15w50 but porsche changed their recommendation to 5w40 but i just found that out.

i dont track the car but drive it hard few times a week.

drive 60 miles a day.

do most of the service work myself. (with help the guys here)

have a ignition problem today but i am sure it will be resolved.

11/21/05 Windshield $395.07

5/10/06 Oil Change 102500 Miles

7/28/06 Altonator $300 and $60 Belt Tensioner

9/26/06 Paid off Loan

10/8/06 Oil Change 110500 Miles 9.3q $70

11/4/06 Back tires 265/35/18 Kumho ECSTA $300

2/1/07 Front Brakes 115000 Miles $350

2/22/07 Front tires Kumho ECSTA 116500 Miles

3/17/07 Oil Change 117500 Miles 9.3q $70

6/7/07 K & N Fileter 120,000 $450

10/1/07 Oil Change 125500 Miles 9.0q $70

10/31/07 Nexen N3000 Tires for rear 127000 Miles $300 (lasted 30k miles!)

11/11/07 Water Pump and Thermostat 127500 Miles $417

12/9/07 Window Regulator Passenger 128900 Miles $170.91 Sunset Imports

1/6/08 Spark Plugs and Row Mo30 and new plastic hard wear in front by tires 130,000 Miles

1/9/08 Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

1/30/08 Another Windshield Repair 800-944-4577 // 714-992-9112 $50

2/4/08 132000 Front Brakes (just pads)

3/16/08 134000 Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

4/5/08 134500 new Battery and

4/5/08 Rear Brake pads only

5/1/08 134700 AOS - air oil separator $600

5/8/08 13500 Transmission Service $313

7/7/08 138479 Mileage check 7/23/08 139391

8/1/08 140000 Mileage check

8/23/08 141275 Miles Oil Changes 15 W 50 9q

11/7/08 145000 Mileage Check

11/26/08 146000 Mileage Check

1/17/09 148456 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q

3/23/09 152123 Mileage Check

4/13/09 153900 Mileage Check

5/17/09 155741 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.3q $70

5/25/09 156000 Front Brake pads and rotor. no sensor.

6/10/09 157000 Nexen Tires 225/40/18 Front 275/35/18 Rear $593.31

8/12/09 160269 Safelite Auto Glass 714-771-4159 $395.07

9/18/09 162412 Mileage Check

10/3/09 163372 serpentine belt

10/3/09 163372 Oil Change 15 W 50 9.5q

10/3/09 163372 Fuel Filter

10/3/09 163372 Cleaned K&N Filter

10/10/09 oxygen Sensor $155.20

10/10/09 Steer Lock $106.79

Replacing the Ignition Switch

HMM

i replaced the Ignition Switch

before putting it all together i started the car and it started fine.

now that i put everything together, nothing

all the lights come on but it will not turn over.

now tapping under the steering wheel will not start the car either.

:unsure:

is this it ???

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...ost&id=6617

ignition problem

some times i turn the key/ignition to start the car, all dash lights come on normal but the engine will not turn over

then i push the key IN hard or tap under the dash (under the ignition) and it will start and it fine for days.

what do u guys think ???

thanks

2000 996 tip 165,000 miles

yes and original transmission

original engine?

today 161,000

just went over 160,000 miles and the ignition works fine now. i almost took it apart to replace the ignition. but as i was taking the left vent off, the wheel locked and i wiggled the wheel while it was locked and heard a click. and i retired to start the car and started fine. put the vent back together and has been working fine since.

lets see how long it will last.

on another note :(

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_...;lCarID=1762305

DIY Upgraded Ignition Switch/Lock Installation for 996/Boxster

Should be 996.347.017.07 Steering lock assemnly -- US MSRP $152.45

thanks loren

No, you shouldn't. You can choose to replace just the electrical switch (95% of the time the only problem) or the whole key/lock mechanism.

The key/lock mechanism is the long term fix - but it cost about $150 just for the parts.

ok i will do the key/lock mechanism

i can do it right not a dealer deal ?? no computer reset need ??

and do u know the part number ??

thanks

Then perhaps it is the switch - usually if you can wiggle the switch and it works then the switch is worn out.

ok will i need to get new keys also ??

How old is the battery?

Have you load tested the battery and checked the specific gravity?

loren battery is from costco just a few months old

i just tried it again when i push the key in hard in to the ignition and turn it, it fires up.

Is it a Tip or Manual? Clutch switch maybe?

tip no clutch

Hello all, last few starts when i turn the ignition on all the lights come on and everything is normal.

but when i try to crank it, NOTHING all the lights stay on but no action.

trying it few time with turning the key out and maybe man handling the key it will start.

is it the ignition switch?? or any idea's ??

if it is ignition do i need new keys also?

and how long does it take to replace?

Removing secondary air pump (USA vehicles only)

Undo the starter ground cable on the body. Open the spring band clamp using commercially available spring-band clamp pliers and push to the rear. Undo the three fastening screws on the secondary air pump. Disconnect electrical connection and remove pump from vehicle.

thank you sir

I would compare it to other Boxsters - perhaps you just notice it more - or perhaps it has a bearing going.

ok thanks it is a 996 and yes for sure it has been louder others notice it also and asked me what it was so it is loud.

easy job to replace ?

That is your air pump for emissions -- normal.

thanks loren

so i just leave it alone ?? it is getting louder

my 2000 996 with 157000 miles on it, sounds like a jet engine at cold start. and the sound goes away with in 30 sec or so.

no light on in the dash, and it runs great.

any idea ?