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Richie_007_1968

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  • Porsche Club
    PCA (Porsche Club of America)
  • Present cars
    99 Boxster
    03 Exploder
  • Former cars
    98 Durango
    97 3000GT
    68 Chevelle
    94 F150 4x4

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  1. Sorry for no reply, I have been really busy...I never got a clear cut answer. The service manager and the body shop said it was the module. They didn't elaborate on the codes or anything (even though I questioned). How it failed, I have no idea. I do think the body shop had something to do with it. I was stuck on not paying for it, which I didn't. Well, I have just had a similar experience that I am also frustrated with. I have the service manual for my 99 Boxster so was able to do a little research. There is a 3 times counter in the Air Bag Control Module (aka Trigger Unit, foggy on this?) that renders it useless once this 3 times limit is reached. I know for sure my car left the road when a previous owner failed to claim an accident that my car has had in the past. That would be 1. The last owner had the paint chips repaired on the front of the car, that would be 2. I just recently had the hood and front bumper stripped and redone for rock chips again... 3 times the charm, on goes the airbag light. :censored: No airbag light upon entry to the body shop, light on when I get it back. :soapbox: I am wondering if this control module has a vibration sensor to measure shock and sanding??? I know it seems a little bizarre but I can think of nothing else that might cause this. I took the car to my mechanic who checked with their PST2....no airbag controller present... no other codes either. The system was not registering the controller at all and based on this, the manual states "Replace Air Bag Control Module". Oh, basic troubleshooting exists but no other REAL information is included. Is this some porsche conspiracy to grab cash for those who fix their car rather than replace them? LOL Just kidding.... Break away nuts for $20???? sounds like a cash grab to me... LOL The controller has to be configured to correctly read the systems installed in the car, driver's & passenger's airbags, side impact bags and triggers, SEATBELT BUCKLES etc. If there is a fault in the system, a new controller can not be LOCKED with the configuration information for the car until the fault is fixed. I have bought a used one and will be replacing mine in the near future once it arrives. This used one is likely LOCKED and I have been told is for a 02 S so it might not work anyways. $400 for a control module from the dealer so for a $50 :cheers: used one it's worth a shot.... Wish me luck..... :drive:
  2. Thanks for the link. I found these guys, anyone ever try these guys out? http://www.precisionporsche.com/boxkit.html Thanks!
  3. I'm in the market for an Aero Kit and am having troubles finding decent ones at reasonable pricing. Are they gold plated or what? I want to change the nose and skirt the car. Please tell me what you have used, where you got it, and more importantly, Do you like it? Pics would be cool also! Thanks so much for the help!
  4. Yeah, I like the result and the mess scares me. I have a 99 and think I'll follow your lead on that one.... Here's to dodging butts on the beltway! LOL R.
  5. I am considering this GT3 front bumper for my 99 Boxster, any thoughts on this product? Anyone have experience with this manufacturer or product? Any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
  6. One time in my life I can offer a Bill the Cat ...."Pthbbt!" I"m left handed and have never had a problem.... 'evil grin'
  7. I have repaired many liquid crystal displays in portable electronics devices, specifically Fluke digital volt meters and think that the cluster display appears to be similar... well, similar in that it they appear to be of similar style of display technology. If you take the actual center assembly apart you should find a rubber type of material that seems like a spacer that may surround the liquid crystal display. It may surround it, or be on only two sides. This spacer will actually contain carbon that acts as a conductor and shock absorber for the liquid crystal display itself. From personal experience I can tell you that there is likely dust inbetween one side of this rubber strip that is preventing the carbon to conduct. Generally these things are delicate but if you play with it a bit you should be able to clean up the membrane contacts with a little rubbing alcohol. Use an eraser or fine fiberglass scrubber to clean the contacts that the membrane rests on....both sides. Reassemble it and you 'might' get lucky. Good luck.
  8. Don't thank me, thank the author for this as he really did a great job! I found this here on Renntech.org some time ago and while I have not used this guide myself yet, it is quite detailed. Good luck with your swap and please let me know if you have anything to add to this guide... R.
  9. :welcome: Ok.. So now I"m in a position where I think I might wish to invest in a lift for servicing my car. Researching the types of lifts lead me to two types as follows: http://www.asedeals.com/low_rise_lifts.html which will get me a 29" lift for $1250 http://www.asedeals.com/mid_rise_lift.html which will get me a 48" lift for $1500 My question is this... do I need the extra inches to clear tranny, engine etc? If I drop the engine, can I get it past the 29" clearance or should I bite the bullet and go for the 48" lift anyways? My right rear wheel bearing has failed do it is either $1400 at the shop to replace both or $100 in parts, $100 in labor to press the new bearings in and I do the job myself.... Hmm.... so do I take it to the shop or buy the lift and do it myself? What are your thoughts guys? Please post alternate vendors if you know of a better deal/manufacturer on the lift. I am in Northern Virginia and would prefer not to have to pay freight.
  10. What year and how many miles on your machine? I'm at the 100k myself and am wondering what is around the corner.... Any known 100k issues?
  11. Both GAHH and Cabrio World are charging $950 and $959 plus options. What price are you guys paying and how are you ordering it?
  12. I have the Yokohama AVS on my 99 Boxster and find that they are excellent tires as far as traction in either wet or dry conditions. They are very NOISY... they have to be the noisiest tire I have ever heard and will not purchase them again. As I only purchased the car a few months ago (they were on the car at the time), I will be replacing all of them next spring with Goodyear Eagle F1's. No Porsche N rating but the reviews speak for themselves. Here are a couple reviews, make your own judgement. 2003 Porsche Boxster S Miles driven on tires: 1,200 Reviewer's Overall Rating: 9.500 Location: Danville, CA Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Driving Style: Spirited Awesome Tire. Repalced OEM Dunlops for these F1s. No Porsche N-Rating, but I didnt care about that. I have yet to break these tires loose. No slipping or squealing around corners. Big improvement over the Dunlop 9090s -- Review Submitted 2004-07-09 2001 Porsche Boxster S Miles driven on tires: 6,000 Reviewer's Overall Rating:8.875 Location: Barcelona, 69 Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Driving Style: Spirited I drove from Germany to Spain with these tires, in terrible wet conditions. Not once did they let me down. Totaly incredable wet weather characteristics. My car has been heavily modified and has a 3.6 Litre engine from the Carrera with some 330BHP ! In the dry they have all the grip you can safely use on the road. On the track I got better grip from Pirelli PZero Asymetrics. If you need a tire for the Wet these almost defy belief. -- Review Submitted 2004-03-05 1997 Porsche Boxster Miles driven on tires: 15,000 Reviewer's Overall Rating:7.375 Location: Jackson , MS Driving Condition: Combined Highway/City Driving Style: Spirited When new, these may be the best tires made for wet traction. The problem is, they dont stay new for long! During the first couple of weeks of having them, I prayed for rain....I was so facinated with their ability. Once they get past half way on the tread, you may as well trash them. Now, during a rain storm, its like driving on ice! I also thought the dry traction was exceptional. I saw a reviewer who said they were not a good track tire. Thats not their purpose. They are a great street tire, and I even managed some good times autocrossing on them. My only complaint is how short lived they were! Of course, in this category of tire, its always a trade-off between performance and tread wear. -- Review Submitted 2004-06-16
  13. Does anyone have the cost and part #'s to do this to my 99 Boxster? I really like the looks, what a major improvement! :o)
  14. I am planning on buying some sort of software for my laptop that will allow me to read codes and some even promise to reset alarms and such. Tuning curves? Graphics? What are you guys using and what is recommended to stay away from? Any help is appreciated.... general consensus would be awesome! Much appreciated!! :cheers:
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