Yes that's exactly what I used to do when the remote key would stop working after I haven't used the car. Insert key; turn key; Set off alarm; Panic; Run. Thanks for the tip.
Cracking Video, stuffed full of vital information for a new 986 owner. The Porsche Owners club should recommend this to all new members. Thanks very much for taking time out to enlighten us.
We took our CR22 radio to Revive in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, they fitted a Bluetooth receiver to the inside of the radio. So I can now get Bluetooth, Radio, Cassette and CD changer all working whenever required. Well worth the cost.
So I've owned a 2000 model for almost 2 years now but I still find your video cool and useful! Thanks! However I do not recognise your problems with the wipers. The top on my car is replaced with a 03 / 04 model, which has the glass window. It's a real improvement. I also have the tiptronic, it sooo smooth!
Also when you manually operate the spoiler it will go back down when you park the car. Also...keep the plastic window conditioned with zymoil plastic window specific window conditioner cleaner. They also make a resurfacing paste that can come in a kit with the conditioner wax. A cracked plastic window is a 2400 usd plus repair for the new top alone. Also, even early 97 to 99 boxster can be fitted with glass window and are pre-wired for the defrost even though porsche didn't offer the glass on the earliest ones but we're really cool and thought ahead. Most 2000 on boxster were ordered with glass.
I have an identical 986 even down to the colour, but mine has sports exhaust and wheels and white indicators with coloured bulbs, getting rid of the fried egg look. One thing you might mention is the problems with the immobiliser and ECU sitting in a pan under the passenger seat (Right hand drive models). Any dampness that gets in there can cause serious but not immoveable problems, one of which is a quickly discharging battery. I found the solution to be, remove the electronics box and dry it out, but also connect a continuity tester (diode tester for instance) across the battery leads with the battery removed and then take out each fuse in turn to find the "Key out drain". In my case it was the wiper motor fuse (C6). Nothing wrong with the wipers so I am not sure what caused the problem, but a steady charge of the battery and drying of the seat pan and electronics has me back on the road in a few days. Thanks for post
My alarm module has been giving problems as well It has disabled the ability to open the bonnet even with the override in the fuse box I'm getting it bypassed and wiring a trickle charge connection to the outside of the vehicle
How good is this vid I am about to get the so called poor mans Porsche that in fact in many ways is better than the big 911 brother so thanks for the up load very very handy info !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Abigail! No, luckily I have not had that probelm. I've sold my Boxser now but there are guides on TH-cam I think. If not the Bentley manual will step you through it. It's a great manual.
Also on the plastic window, every time I take the roof down, when it gets to half way I stop the operation, get out and give it the "Pork Chop", to make sure it folds neatly and avoids getting kinked and irreversibly damaged. Don't try this if you have modified it to allow the roof to be lowered whilst moving...by the way that key position is the second position. To disconnect the battery you don't need the warning lights on. An odd thing about disconnecting the battery is that, you can't close the doors because the windows are fully up and don't retract (no power). You might say close the doors first, but then your key is in the car...any ideas welcome.
Can you explain where the roof fuse is and what I have to do exactly to operate my roof on the move. I would find this very useful when it starts to rain and I am on the move. I have a 2004 986 S. Thanks for helpful tips!
Question on Fuse 18 to take top down at any speed? Are you saying to remove Fuse 18 (bend over?)? And then you said the handbrake has to be on one click? Thanks for your help and a great video !!
I've not modified mine for extra power on it yet but I've a series following my friend Richard on modifying his. It's episodes S02E23, 24 and 25. Have a look if you have time!
Lots of practical tips here, thanks! sometimes when i put my roof up the bead along side the upper side window arc will not drop in the plastic gutter. It seems to happen to more boxsters as i have seen it on other cars as well. Is there a fix by any chance?
Thanks, glad you like it. Yeah, now you mention it that has happened to me too. I usually stop closing the roof halfway, get out, place the bed correctly in the gutter and then finish closing the roof. Only happens on the drivers side though. I guess it just looses tension over time? Not looked into a long term fix as yet as I rarely take the roof down with UK weather!
Newbie here.. Looking at a 1997 and a 2003- Both 2.7. The 97 has 71k miles and the 03 has just under 100k miles. With all things being equal- does anyone have an opinion which is the better car?
Do you mean "sticky" to touch? Gummy feel to them? I had the same issue. I went online to Porscheparts.com and ordered new ones. Minimal cost. Easy to remove, just pull them straight out and then push the new ones on. I have the same year and model.
Thanks for replying, and confirming what I was thinking. I picked up an `06 Cayman S recently and am familiarizing myself with it. Your video was very helpful as a lot of the same things apply to that Boxster and my Cayman, despite the year difference. Question for you. After the car goes into power saver mode after 7 days, how long on average do you think I would have before the battery would go flat ?? I also have an Audi A3 TDI 2004 reg, and I could leave that for weeks without any issues despite the fact it has no battery save mode.
I started up the car today after a 18 days, and the battery was noticeably weaker than normal, but had no problem cranking the engine, and it started immediately. Happy days. It did feel like it had about a weeks worth of start up ability in it. Good to know for the future. Cheers.
+FlashbackYT In its class its the most practical and has th most prestige. I'd give it an 8. Check out my Buyers Guide video if you'd like more detail.
Thanks for the tips.. the battery remove will be useful.. my neighbours are pleased.. or will be. pre facelift models with climate also have additional temp info available with button pressing the dash in a certain way.. info on boxa.net
Just don’t ever ever ever get a dead battery it locks out everything no boot acess cant open that no trunk there all power assisted god forbid you get a flat if all that happens your Porsche will be featured in a 50 yr old barnyard find
Yes that's exactly what I used to do when the remote key would stop working after I haven't used the car. Insert key; turn key; Set off alarm; Panic; Run. Thanks for the tip.
Cracking Video, stuffed full of vital information for a new 986 owner. The Porsche Owners club should recommend this to all new members. Thanks very much for taking time out to enlighten us.
We took our CR22 radio to Revive in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, they fitted a Bluetooth receiver to the inside of the radio. So I can now get Bluetooth, Radio, Cassette and CD changer all working whenever required. Well worth the cost.
Thanks for the tip about removing the battery without setting off the alarm. Couldn't find this anywhere else.....
So I've owned a 2000 model for almost 2 years now but I still find your video cool and useful! Thanks!
However I do not recognise your problems with the wipers.
The top on my car is replaced with a 03 / 04 model, which has the glass window. It's a real improvement.
I also have the tiptronic, it sooo smooth!
Oh yeah I subscribed as well :-)
Thanks, glad you like the vids. The glass window must be nice!
The tops are brilliant. It's a great idea to them together. I'm a new owner and I knew only 2 of the tips. Thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent - not even the garage i bought it from knew how to override the 7 day "remote locking failure. Glaf to finally find an answer :)
Great videos mate. I bought my first Porsche yesterday it's a 53 plate anniversary boxster s. Keep up the videos! Many thanks
Nice job Buddy! Thanks for posting.
All good useful points.
First time I've seen that phone mod! Awesome!
Great video. Appreciate the content and well presented. Thanks for the tips.
Also when you manually operate the spoiler it will go back down when you park the car. Also...keep the plastic window conditioned with zymoil plastic window specific window conditioner cleaner. They also make a resurfacing paste that can come in a kit with the conditioner wax. A cracked plastic window is a 2400 usd plus repair for the new top alone. Also, even early 97 to 99 boxster can be fitted with glass window and are pre-wired for the defrost even though porsche didn't offer the glass on the earliest ones but we're really cool and thought ahead. Most 2000 on boxster were ordered with glass.
Thanks for the vid. I'm a new owner to a 2004 Boxster S 6-speed manual trans. Thanks for the info.
Was wondering about that central locking thing, thanks.
+Roelf Kromhout Glad I could help!
Have 2002S doesn't do it, procedure? I mean the window drop while pressed.
I have an identical 986 even down to the colour, but mine has sports exhaust and wheels and white indicators with coloured bulbs, getting rid of the fried egg look. One thing you might mention is the problems with the immobiliser and ECU sitting in a pan under the passenger seat (Right hand drive models). Any dampness that gets in there can cause serious but not immoveable problems, one of which is a quickly discharging battery. I found the solution to be, remove the electronics box and dry it out, but also connect a continuity tester (diode tester for instance) across the battery leads with the battery removed and then take out each fuse in turn to find the "Key out drain". In my case it was the wiper motor fuse (C6). Nothing wrong with the wipers so I am not sure what caused the problem, but a steady charge of the battery and drying of the seat pan and electronics has me back on the road in a few days. Thanks for post
Cool! Thanks for the top tip!
My alarm module has been giving problems as well
It has disabled the ability to open the bonnet even with the override in the fuse box
I'm getting it bypassed and wiring a trickle charge connection to the outside of the vehicle
Got the same year and engine.. love it
Thank-you very much appreciated #8 🎶Boxster 987
No problem - glad I could help!
+Road and Race 💯 🙌
+Road and Race
BTW. do you know if I can change the break light bulb
myself . it just blown left side.
Yeah, it's easy. Just open the rear boot and peel back the carpet. The light holder will unclip.
How good is this vid I am about to get the so called poor mans Porsche that in fact in many ways is better than the big 911 brother so thanks
for the up load very very handy info !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for making this video, quite helpful
Great video, loved it.
i'm a big fan!
+PirauxOnTheVlog Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Helpful as always!!
+Brent Stewart Thanks Brent
Interesting tips! I'll try some of these with my 987 Cayman to see if they apply.
+Columbus Cars and Coffee Cool! I'd be keen to know which ones apply!
Thanks for the tips! Have you ever had the rear hood release malfunction? A video showing how to open the rear boot would be helpful. thanks
Thanks Abigail! No, luckily I have not had that probelm. I've sold my Boxser now but there are guides on TH-cam I think. If not the Bentley manual will step you through it. It's a great manual.
Great informative vid! Just got one exactly the same as yours 3.2 S Tiptronic (2000) I was wondering how to manually operate the spoiler. Thanks.
Thanks Rich. There's a black button down by the accelerator pedal.
Thank you. Trying to figure out why my remote doens't work at the dealership. 7 day rule...
Also on the plastic window, every time I take the roof down, when it gets to half way I stop the operation, get out and give it the "Pork Chop", to make sure it folds neatly and avoids getting kinked and irreversibly damaged. Don't try this if you have modified it to allow the roof to be lowered whilst moving...by the way that key position is the second position. To disconnect the battery you don't need the warning lights on. An odd thing about disconnecting the battery is that, you can't close the doors because the windows are fully up and don't retract (no power). You might say close the doors first, but then your key is in the car...any ideas welcome.
Thanks for the window tip. If I get another load of suggestions for tips then I'll definitely put another video together.
Can you explain where the roof fuse is and what I have to do exactly to operate my roof on the move. I would find this very useful when it starts to rain and I am on the move. I have a 2004 986 S. Thanks for helpful tips!
Will look into this in detail for you now and hope to have a video up before 11th July. Glad you liked the video.
Thanks for the tips
+Paul Salter My pleasure.
Cheers...great tips. Did you have any further probs with the 986?
I expect you have a 987 now!!
A few other issues such as indicator stalks. I've videos onthe other repairs. Yes I have a 987 now, just stared a new series on repairing it.
I want to buy a boxster 2005 now,seems 80000miles near15000dollors. Wht's your suggestion
Question on Fuse 18 to take top down at any speed? Are you saying to remove Fuse 18 (bend over?)? And then you said the handbrake has to be on one click? Thanks for your help and a great video !!
Top tips :-)
What's main thing you done for extra power on it
I've not modified mine for extra power on it yet but I've a series following my friend Richard on modifying his. It's episodes S02E23, 24 and 25. Have a look if you have time!
How do I let too down and up
These boxys are the best, yes I put boxys
Lots of practical tips here, thanks!
sometimes when i put my roof up the bead along side the upper side window arc will not drop in the plastic gutter. It seems to happen to more boxsters as i have seen it on other cars as well. Is there a fix by any chance?
Thanks, glad you like it. Yeah, now you mention it that has happened to me too. I usually stop closing the roof halfway, get out, place the bed correctly in the gutter and then finish closing the roof. Only happens on the drivers side though. I guess it just looses tension over time? Not looked into a long term fix as yet as I rarely take the roof down with UK weather!
you can do a trick tightening the elastic slightly, google it
Anyone know what to do if your key fob dies and won't unlock the car after a battery replacement?
Cost of ownership for this motor? What year builds to avoid? :)
I’ve two videos about this on the channel mate.
No.5 Guilty.
SNAP!
+Adrian Morton It happens to even the best of us. :(
where did you get that usb charger? all the ones ive seen are too long
+trey boyd Yeah, it's nice and compact. I got it from Amazon. It's by Griffin. I've put a link to it on road-and-race.co.uk/tools
Have you replaced any parts, since this is an early Boxster?
Newbie here.. Looking at a 1997 and a 2003- Both 2.7. The 97 has 71k miles and the 03 has just under 100k miles. With all things being equal- does anyone have an opinion which is the better car?
350z or boxter? What do you enjoy more
350z
Sticky radio Buttons 200 Porsche Boxster S ............any suggestions?
Do you mean "sticky" to touch? Gummy feel to them? I had the same issue. I went online to Porscheparts.com and ordered new ones. Minimal cost. Easy to remove, just pull them straight out and then push the new ones on. I have the same year and model.
sweet !
If the alarm goes off for any reason, how do you switch it off ?? Thanks in advance.
Push the unlock on the key fob
Thanks for replying, and confirming what I was thinking. I picked up an `06 Cayman S recently and am familiarizing myself with it. Your video was very helpful as a lot of the same things apply to that Boxster and my Cayman, despite the year difference. Question for you. After the car goes into power saver mode after 7 days, how long on average do you think I would have before the battery would go flat ?? I also have an Audi A3 TDI 2004 reg, and I could leave that for weeks without any issues despite the fact it has no battery save mode.
2 to 3 weeks i'd guess.
I started up the car today after a 18 days, and the battery was noticeably weaker than normal, but had no problem cranking the engine, and it started immediately. Happy days. It did feel like it had about a weeks worth of start up ability in it. Good to know for the future. Cheers.
Greetings from Los Angeles!!
what year was that Porsche?
+FlashbackYT It's a first generation Boxster S from 2001
Road and Race what would you rate it 1our of 10 and 10 being the best possible.
+FlashbackYT In its class its the most practical and has th most prestige. I'd give it an 8. Check out my Buyers Guide video if you'd like more detail.
Okay, thanks, a boxster is my dream car :)
+FlashbackYT You thinking of getting one?
Regarding the car alarm...mine went off one night because a moth was flying around inside the car and tripped the infrared sensor!
+Heidi Lol!
I always just open the door really quickly and turn on the ignition faster than the car alarm will go off :p
You sir are an anarcist! ;-)
Marc Fransen my method of entry currently.. need to remember to use handbrake and leave out of gear!
I don't start it, just turn on ignition
great
tip number 10 upgrade the IMS bearing
And I don't own a porsche :( nice video ;)
Bend over, spread those cheeks, let me coat your backside in love meal.
I'm 13 almost 14 and in 2 years i can drive. My dad said he will give me his Porsche 1997 Boxster
So did you get it then ?🫣😆
@@troxigghahaha was wondering the same
@@troxiggnot the best first car though! It’s pretty hard to drive as a beginner
Im 17 and really want this as my second car, just worried the insurance will be too high for me /:
its surprisingly cheaper than a 3er BMW. Here in Germany at least
the key doesn't look as sexy as hoped
how much does insurance usually cost for one of these
The Lion second car...? was one not enough?
The Lion I'm 17 and I have a aventador 👍🏻👍
Quick question I’m just learning the world of Porsche. Do people turn their noses up at boxster owners? I’ve seen so much trash talk
Not that I've noticed. Most normal people can't tell a Boxster from a 911.
I liked the key doesn't work after a week tip, that's happened to me and I freaked out.
+Travis Winn Yeah, catches you by surprise the first time!
oh, i just thought my key went out lol
Thanks for the tips.. the battery remove will be useful.. my neighbours are pleased.. or will be. pre facelift models with climate also have additional temp info available with button pressing the dash in a certain way.. info on boxa.net
I truly never understood Porsche putting plastic window in. Even my MR2 Spyder has glass.
You've been owning it for a year - yet you say "Porsch". It's PorschE ffs. Other than that this is a great video though!
A petrol station is handy
Only one tip.make sure you have deep pockets
Just don’t ever ever ever get a dead battery it locks out everything no boot acess cant open that no trunk there all power assisted god forbid you get a flat if all that happens your Porsche will be featured in a 50 yr old barnyard find
Great info, but please learn to pronounce Porsche correctly. Porsche is a 2 syllable word!!!
I don't even own one of these car..
so you can steal a porsche boxster as long as it hasnt been turned on for 7 days.......
Its pronounced " POrsha" Porche is a girls name like Mercedes
poo-cha or pour-cha ?
It is a german name. It is porsch, or porsche.
Number one tip on owning a boxster have plenty of money as it is a money pit.