Porsche Boxster - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Possible water entry came from the rear cabrio area membranes under the roof drive units, which will allow for water entry into the cabin and will soak the floor. The alarm CU lives under the seat. Normally when they get wet, they have to be replaced. Sometimes your key remotes will also need to be replaced with the alarm CU. Also make sure that your front plenum drains, near your car battery, are clean of leaves and debris. PS; If water is entering from the rear roof membranes, don't do the rest of the work and NOT replace these, as this fault WILL happen again.

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You are going to have to go to the dealer. All Porsche radio's have a built in antitheft system that once the battery is disconnected or there is a loss of power it is tripped off!

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Exactly which 'light' is the problem? Tail lights, brake lights and reverse lights all normally run on separate fuses. The fuse panel is in the foot well inside the car. It is behind a trim cover on the door side of the foot well, It's the left hand seat of the vehicle at about ankle height, roughly the same area as the bottom hinge on the door. Try this website for a list of which fuses you need to look for. https://fuse-box.info/porsche/porsche-911-996-986-boxster-1996-2004-fuses-and-relays

dealer or an authorized locksmith to cut new key using vin number

I had the same issue, and I found out there is a switch under the center console that is depressed when the hand brake is engaged. sometimes this swith gets stuck. u can unscrew a portion of the center console from the ashtray i believe and unjam the switch. i hope it helps

Yes, after drying out, they are often magically okay. I knew a guy who had a top that wouldn't go up, so he kept a big golf umbrella that he tied to the seat if it rained while he was at the bar. :>D

This is likely due to inadequate oil pressure at the lifters - it's taking to long for the oil to get up there. Worn or misadjusted tappets will exacerbate the problem.There are some relatively simple things you can try before opening the engine. First, verify that you idle RPM is at spec; a slow idle on start may not turn the oil pump fast enough. Next, check for leaky seals, and check the oil pressure sensor to make sure it isn't leaking (a leak here will not only cause inaccurate readings, it will decrease oil pressure to the rest of the engine). Next, change the oil and check the bottom of the oil pan through the drain hole to make sure there isn't excessive sludge buildup - this can restrict flow through the oil pump intake. If there is a lot of sludge, you may want to consider removing the oil pan and cleaning it out and perhaps replacing or rebuilding the oil pump.For this oil change, use the lowest viscosity high-detergent oil recommended for your engine - you want to flush out any gunk in the oil galleys. Some people suggest using an engine cleaner additive, but I advise asking others with the same engine whether they have tried the product - I have heard a few horror stories of certain engine models that often throw a rod shortly after the chemicals are put in.One other thing - verify that your low oil pressure light is working. It should be on when you turn on the ignition but don't start the car, and should go out very soon after the engine starts normally in less than two seconds. (If it takes much longer than that, you do have an oil system problem.)

you need new keys door and ignition locks and the reprogramming needed so they all work

Yes. It may have a weak magnet on it. Otherwise it would be the ignition or control module. Try replacing key first.

I have been hearing and experiencing some sort of reservoir of water swishing around in the passenger side of my 2004 Cayenne. The carpet is soggy and there is evidence of moisture intrusion when I open the doors. There is a film of moisture on around the lower door jams. Of course Porsche is nowhere to be found in this discussion. My beautiful car is now a camel and I can not findc a descent explanation anywhere. Your post is the closest thing I can find. And did the "garage" charge you to extract the five buckets of water? The folks at Porcsche have no idea and no one else has "had" the problem. WTF?

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This is an indication of low battery voltage or more likely a defective battery.

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When you use the key in the ignition is the engine turning over?
if yes seems like your battery is low.Is it turning very slow?
if not it is posible you need to replace yoru electrical part(piece) of you ignition switch


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the wrong cleaner was used at some point and bleached out the color. take to body or interior shop and they can redye the problem spots.