Comments on: Porsche Boxster Repairs

By: cgbale

cgbale — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:01:36 +0000

If there is a check engine light, have it checked to see if that gives an indication as to the problem. If it was over-filled with oil, it will be easy for a mechanic to remove the rubber air intake hose to see if there is engine oil on the throttle assembly.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:09:42 +0000

Hi there,
I have a 1999 Boxter Porsche, and it has just started making a loud whiring noise and feels a bit jumpy. About a week ago I topped up the oil with a 1 litre bottle, as the light came on after I put fuel in a few weeks before. Could I have put too much in? Its hard to read the dip-stick – Seems to cover all of the red.
It seemed to be a bit rough lately, thats why I though I should top up the oil – I know it also needs a service, but it costs so much I don’t think I can afford it right now.
I’m too scared to drive it now, if the engine blows up or something mad. Any ideas of what it might be?
Sarah.

By: Carlos Menjivar

Carlos Menjivar — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:11:12 +0000

Hi, I just bought a 2000 Boxster and for two weeks, it was running beautifully. Last Friday, I took it to the car wash and the following morning it starting with a rough idle. The transmission is tentronic. I did not receive the cars owner manual with the car so I do not know what to do.

Please help-help with any advice

By: William

William — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:00:52 +0000

I have a 02 porsche boxster automatic 2.7, the car cranks (turn) but don’t start, I replaced the battery and check the starter (fine) the problem continue. Anybody have an idea that what could be the problem.

By: james

james — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:24:24 +0000

Hi,
anyone’s porky being suffering from:
>poor/rough idling
>stalls at traffic lights
>engine management light on
>engine management light flashes

I’ve done lots of research on this and I’ve talked to more mechanics then a I care to remember – hallelujah – PRAISE THE LORD -I’VE FIXED THE PROBLEM…

I changed the following – because porsche mechanics said it would be either:
>coil pack issues – REPLACED – still rough
>MAS – air flow meter – REPLACED – still rough
>Oil breather pipe and circuit – REPLACED – still rough
>Service – REPLACED – still rough

The answer was – THE BATTERY……
I changed the battery as it went dead a few times and i thought starting in the winter seemed a little difficult so I replaced the battery for £84….

IT NOW RUNS LIKE AN ANGEL… if you have rough idling on a porsche boxter – try the battery first. When they tested the old battery they said it was fine – but it wasn’t..

Pleased to say it all works fine and no lights on the dash.. hope this helps anyone else out there in porky land..

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:49:33 +0000

1998 Boxster with triptronic
Had the tranny rebuilt. It will upshift fine. Downshifts properly sometimes but most of the time it does not downshift till I come to a complete stop. If I switch to manual it would downshift properly. Sometimes it will downshift properly. Sometimes when I am coming to a stop I can see the shifting go from 5 to 4 then back to 5. Some reason it shifts back up. Any suggestions??

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:58:43 +0000

The most likely causes, in order, are: mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensors (either of the 2 in front of catalyst), idle bypass valve.

By: ken

ken — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:50:06 +0000

I have a 1999 boxster. It periodically will not start and, at times, stall while driving. The car will turn over but no gas seems to be getting in. Recently, it has had new plugs and an oil change. The worst incident was when I accelerated at a green light and all the lights on the panel went on and the car died in the middle of intersection. Fortunately I had enough inertia to coast to side of road. I have taken it to one mechanic and I went out and bought a fuel pump relay but this did not correct it. What on earth is going on?

By: Sheri

Sheri — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:27:56 +0000

Thank you, Carlton. Do you know of any good mechanics in the area (zip 08753)?

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:46:31 +0000

Oil leaks won’t cause any performance issues. The repair will mostly be labor taking the covers on and off to replace the gaskets. The gaskets themselves are relatively inexpensive. The rear main crankshaft seal is notorious for failure on these engines. They are a bit more labor intensive. Hopefully you don’t have that issue.

As far as the mechanic not fixing leaks, that’s idiotic. They should fix whatever they are paid to fix that is broken. Find a different mechanic.