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Folks, I really need your help with the possible diagnosis here. Here is what it appears to be, 1) Windows move up/down when the doors are opened. 2) Fuse for Power Windows Front (D1) looks good. 3) Both windows are not working with the buttons! BOTH at the same time? 4) Due to the 1xxF in Phoenix these days, I tend to leave the windows down a bit so that air can circulate in/out of the car. Could it have burnt out something? At 1xxF here in Phoenix, while the AC is a given all the time, it would very useful to keep the windows down a bit too. Appreciate your insights here. Best regards,
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Back in business, gents, and loving it! Happy Boxstering! :drive:
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Looking to buy a '02 S, should I?
shyster77 replied to matthewb's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
A couple of additional things to check 1) Convertible top movement - transmissions (on both ends) can wear out by now and these are pricey ($650/each). 2) Window regulators (especially the ones that help the windows snug under the top). Mileage isn't bad on a 9yr old, provided the maintenance records for all major work is available. -
Thanks for the insights, logray. Based on my research, it seems quite a bit task oriented too. Actually the work is to be done at an independent mechanic who has worked on it for the past 5yrs of ownership. I've seen a DIY on this but somehow with the 11xF outside, not quite tempted to be in the garage working on this. 750 may be on the higher side, hoping to see it close to late 600.
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Got the diagnosis today - cracked coolant tank and a broken hose adaptor - hence the two leaks. Looking at about $750 for the total.
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LOL @ your comment about drive it like there there is an uncooked egg between your foot and the fun-pedal - cos that's how I drive it!:clapping: It doesn't want to be rushed either. I tried the cruise control idea yesterday, - and yes, at 50mph on suburban highways and 70mph on state highway - the truck stabilizes on the fuel economy (the MLS to refuel stays constant and then increases when that state of equilibrium is reached from the engine/fuel consumption) and as long as the pedal is untouched. At this point, mpg indicated 18+. :thumbup:
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After going thru almost a tank full, I noticed 15.29 mpg today (based on the miles run/fuel refilled).The CS is running Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires. My commute is 55/45% highway/city and city is mostly 45mph zone (where I'm 50mph) and on the highway with 65mph (where I'm 70mph). I don't accelerate hard either. Any tips to improve fuel efficiency here? I'd love to get it close to the 17ish to not miss my Boxster S, just for the relative fuel efficiency :notworthy: Boxster S gets me 19-21mpg, even after very spirited driving (which is very hard not to resist!). :clapping:
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Thanks for the quick response, wvicary! I will stop driving it and take it to the shop soon then - hope it is not too complicated of a fix. Cleaned up the drips up right away too.. How much in L or G of coolant is contained in the car?
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Boxster mates, Noticed a couple of fresh drips after a spirited drive in the sweltering Phoenix heat today. :drive: How serious is this leak? Can this wait for a few days before I can have it looked at? What do you think? :help:
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Thanks, deilenberger, I was suspecting the same - at least from the PPI - no drips were found. Interesting, CdnRD - I will be on the lookout - it certainly felt waxy, now that you mentioned so. Been driving the CS (my first SUV) since I got it on Saturday, and delightfully enjoying every minute behind the wheel!
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PKN and Deilenberger, Please help - I found these (two) under the Cayenne after the drive back home. Phoenix is a sweltering 118F today and my drive home from work, was a 16 mile commute with a couple of stops. The drip doesn't smell and feels greasy. It was on the concrete and must have dried up quickly. The car had 66,157 when I bought it on Saturday. I looked up the records and the coolant assembly (from plastic to metal) was changed at 66,010 (6 months ago - yep - this 2006 S was sitting in the garage cos the seller had bought a 2011 S) and the 60k mile service was done last July at 59,000 at the local dealership. As per my PPI, no leaks were detected and all fluids looked good. Never seen this under my 2000 Boxster S, even though it has had coolant leaks in the past. Any idea what this could be?
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Thanks, PKN! Absolutely enjoyed the drive back home. The Boxster S is like a go-kart - wants to zoom around. The Cayenne S, in contrary, seems to want to be majestic and imposing on the road. Can't wait for a road trip!
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***Update**** PPI came out - Coolant tubes changed. Cardan shaft and Coils look good. My mechanic's quote "Cleanest Cayenne S I have ever seen. It is a BUY"! :clapping: So plan to drive it home tomorrow. Thank you for all your help, gentlemen! :thankyou: Looking forward to going places where my Boxster can't take me :drive:
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Manual operation of the Convertible top
shyster77 replied to shyster77's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Cool! Luckily, the top was able to move on its own to close down - took some time but got in. Thanks for the response, Lumpy! -
Boxster-mates, A buddy of mine is going thru what I went thru before - one of the convertible transmission is probably wearing out and the top is struggling to close. I was lucky that I was able to close the top and drive around for a few months before I had the transmissions (both) replaced. Can someone spot me instructions on how to close the convertible top - manually? Need to have it done before we can take it to the shop - the top is stuck halfway now. :unsure: Many thanks in advance!
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Will do, mate! A colleague of mine had the Turbo for a while and she'd take off from the lights, leaving the rest of us going :thumbup:
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For the 100K+ mile members, how often do you change your oil now? Still stick to the 10k/change schedule? I've been changing every 5K miles and wonder if I'm doing it too frequently - driving is 60/40% between highway/city. I've got 112xxx on the odo.
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Wonderful, Gents! Thank you very much for the detailed inputs, deilenberger! The fuel mileage isn't exciting but my commute is 60% highway so hoping to get to the late teens on the mpg. The Boxster S avgs 19-20 (though the top being down does increase drag) so I would ecstatic if I can get anywhere close to that and still haul people or just myself on long road trips. The current owner mentioned that the truck just got back after the coolant replacement and service - will check to see if this was the 60K service. PPI will be done at my current independent mechanic's so should set things very clear for me. I will look into the drive shaft warranty item, PKN - the car was purchased and maintained at the local dealership, so they should have all warranty records. mudman - Your comment has put my mind at peace. I'd like to keep the Cayenne for at least 5 yrs. My work commute would be approx 10K a year and with road trips, say if I do get to 15K/yr, hoping to land these miles more on the Cayenne and less on the Boxster.
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Folks, The need for more space than in my 2000 Boxster S and the want for an offroad capable vehicle with the drive feel of the Boxster, got me looking at Cayenne S. Found this 2006 S - single owner, 66K miles, private party sale - in good cosmetic condition. The owner has replaced the coolant tubes, and has had regular maintenance done to it. Planning to have a PPI done next week including the compression tests. Anything else that I need to look out for that could make or break this deal? Also how has your experience been with Cayenne in terms of running costs? Anyone pushing 100K+ on the Cayenne? My Boxster has been relatively pain-free but for an unfortunate AC breakdown in the July Phoenix heat a few years ago, and dollops of fun to drive, while pushing 112K. Appreciate your thoughts, Cheers!
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Fellow Boxster pride, My problem is the birds darting over the car feel obliged to leave their mark and 99% of the time, these find their way to the top. :soapbox: Plain water or Windex isn't quite effective to eliminate any remnants of these "Thank You!" marks. Car's at work daily and for some reason, these birds seem to follow everywhere I park! :censored: How do you keep your tops black and clean? :) Appreciate any suggestions or ideas here. Cheers!
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2003 Boxster - RIP (Best Car I Ever Owned)
shyster77 replied to Bill_SoCal's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Bill - very sorry to see it go to the yard but I bet, every one of those 179,800 miles put a big smile on your face and will last a few more years of recollection! :drive: -
Wait a minute - I think the noise is fixed! I also took a can of silicone and sprayed around the area where the wheel meets the boot...so far no-creak! Keeping my fingers crossed for a few more days. Usually in the past - even if I sprayed around any bolts near the wheel area, the noise comes right back on...this time - after a drive out for lunch and back...still muted.
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No luck, Ross. Still creaks - I will try to upload a small audio clip of this sound later today. Any other ideas?
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Interesting suggestion, Ross. Let me try this and report back tomorrow. Try injecting a little gear lube into the rubber boot of the lower bearing. Use a large syringe. You can usually pick one up at your local large animal veterinary supply store.
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Folks, My S has recently started to make an annoying creaking noise at the rear - on the driver side. I ran this by my mechanic and he diagnosed this to be caused by dry/old rubber at the joint which is more annoyance to the driver than damaging to the vehicle. Silicone spray or WD40 isn't helping lube (at least - not sure, if there is a particular section where this needs to be sprayed at) - just keep trying here. He mentioned that to permanently get rid of this creaking noise, a new part needs to be landed (approx $400) and he didn't recommend that I do it yet. I do have a few miles on this car (106,xxx) :drive: Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue before and if so how did you get rid of it. I hate driving thru the parking lots in a creaking Porsche :soapbox: I'm attaching a photo with the area, colorized, where I believe the noise is originating from....Does this help?
