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Posts posted by jlkoons
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Hi all.
Recently bought a used 1998 5-Speed Manual Boxster (Silver on Black) and have been extremely pleased with her. It is my first Porsche so there is an understandably steep learning curve I am on right now!
A couple days ago, I was lowereing the driver's side window when I heard a loud bang. The window stopped moving. Once I pressed the button to continue, the window would erratically move up and down, and makes a painful grinding noise.
I assume it is the regulator after reviewing previous posts. Since I do not have access (yet!) to a nice set of tools (something I am working on as a new Boxster owner!), I am left with the choice of taking her into the dealer (Monetery, California) for a look.
Any thoughts on what I am in for? I have heard everything from $400 to $1000.
Thanks!
Jack
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Good afternoon Loren.
Just swapped batteries and lost my radio access.
1998 Porsche Boxster
Boxster 2.5
5-Speed Manual
Black Interior / Grey Exterior
US-California Car
Radio:
CDR 210
Model: R2896
SN: V50 105 74
Thanks for your time and help!
Jack
Try 0497
or
0495
Thanks Loren for the quick repsonse. I entered the code(s) and got nothing, just a blinking first digit. I am assuming niether works. Per the FAQ, I will try to alter the digits. Any advice on how many tries I can do this before locking it up?
Thanks again!
Jack
Unlimited provided you don't get the "WAIT" message. Once you get WAIT you have to drive the car some for it to allow more try's.
Much thanks to Loren!
My radio now works and the code was correct (0497). It was a matter of pressing the "down arrow" button on the radio (left side) to enter the code and lock it in.
Thanks again!
Jack
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Good afternoon Loren.
Just swapped batteries and lost my radio access.
1998 Porsche Boxster
Boxster 2.5
5-Speed Manual
Black Interior / Grey Exterior
US-California Car
Radio:
CDR 210
Model: R2896
SN: V50 105 74
Thanks for your time and help!
Jack
Try 0497
or
0495
Thanks Loren for the quick repsonse. I entered the code(s) and got nothing, just a blinking first digit. I am assuming niether works. Per the FAQ, I will try to alter the digits. Any advice on how many tries I can do this before locking it up?
Thanks again!
Jack
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Good afternoon Loren.
Just swapped batteries and lost my radio access.
1998 Porsche Boxster
Boxster 2.5
5-Speed Manual
Black Interior / Grey Exterior
US-California Car
Radio:
CDR 210
Model: R2896
SN: V50 105 74
Thanks for your time and help!
Jack
Driver's Side Window Issue
in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Posted
R.S.,
Thanks for the help. I guess I have a couple of things to do now: Join the local PCA and get the book. I checked Amazon and the book is $58 so I'll order that this weekend. Also, thanks for the tip on the Durametric. As for the window, nothing gave any indications prior to failure. Just a bang and then the grinding and erratic behavior.
Jack