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You can check the FAQ on the Durametric web site for specifics but Loren is right. Durametric software can't clear alarm fault history because they "don't have security access". However, if you look where it says "Status: not present" that means that the fault is not currently active. At least that is how I understand the Durametric software works. The only way to clear the fault history is with a PST2 or PIWIS.
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Top won't open
mckinlay replied to mckinlay's topic in 986 Boxster Convertible Top Issues and Solutions
Just wanted to add a wrap up on this. I finally had the time free to devote to diagnosing and tearing into this problem. I checked the fuses and I replaced the original top relay (I had replaced it with a Smart Top). None of this worked. I could hear the motor try to work but it did not turn. Thanks to Maurice, I used his technique to crawl through my roll bar and disconnect the drive cables from the motor. (Fortunately I think my rib only cracked not broke). Never the less, once the cables were loose, I tried the drive motor and it ran fine. I then used an electric drill to spin the cables but the passenger side cable would not turn. However, I was able to raise the clam shell using only the driver side cable and it rose easily and evenly. To make a long story short, the main drive gear in the passenger side transmission had split and bound up the worm gear that the cable drives. I checked the driver side transmission and the same gear has a crack developing and will undoubtably fail soon. So now I have two transmissions and two drive cables on order from Sunset. I had been ready to take my car to the dealer (shudder,shudder) due to my frustration in even trying to access the parts to check them. Thanks Maurice for saving me a bundle in labor costs. Brian -
2000 Boxster with original top. Has been working fine until yesterday. When I opened and then closed it, the top cycled fine and appeared to fully open and then fully close but the "top light" did not go off when top was open or closed. It did this for two cycles and now top is closed and will not open. When I open the Latch, the windows go down as they should. I can hear the motor try to work for perhaps a second but nothing moves and then there is silence. If I then push to close, again there is a brief sound from the motor and then nothing. I guess I shoud be glad it "died" while closed. Need some suggestions on where to start. Also, I am not sure how to reach anything with the top up. Is there someway to release the top to work on it? Everything I have found seems to start with the top down. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
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I had the misfortune of having the coolant pump on my 2000 Boxter "blow up". Rattling/grinding noise with big cloud of radiator fluid. Had to be towed home. Found the leak was from around the coolant pump drive shaft and that the drive pully would wobble just by my hand. When I pulled the pump, there were pieces of shredded impeller as I expected but there was also a hand full of metallic cylinders (roller bearings?) and ball bearings. (see photos). My questions are: 1) I assume these were all from the pump - right? 2) Other than trying to flush out the system with a garden hose is there any thing else I can or should do? 3) is there any danger to the engine/vehicle if I don't get one of these bearings out? Thanks, McKinlay 2000 Boxster 2.7L 108,000 miles
