# \#boxster **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/boxster/2084.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1999 Porsche Boxster battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845)
**Author:** [@JohnnyutahRawls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyutahRawls)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845 "2020-03-26T21:29:32Z")
Everything was running just fine until one morning I go to start it, the battery was dead. I get a jump and it was good all day. Until the about a week later. Same thing. And I keep it in a heated garage. Not sure if it… --- ## [2015 Porsche Boxster - front tire scrubbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-porsche-boxster-front-tire-scrubbing/140344)
**Author:** [@david501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david501)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-porsche-boxster-front-tire-scrubbing/140344 "2019-05-16T01:30:26Z")
I have a Porsche sales document regarding “front tire scrubbing” on Boxsters. It is a noisy,bouncing,front end vibration during slow speed turns at shortest radius. The document says customers will complain but should be… --- ## [2009 Porsche Boxster squeaky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-boxster-squeaky-brakes/118037)
**Author:** [@FredStarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredStarke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-boxster-squeaky-brakes/118037 "2018-05-25T20:57:05Z")
I bought a used 2009 with 32,000 miles Porsche Boxter S that brake squeak. I took it to 3 auto service places including the Porsche dealer, all stated brakes are goood (pads etc.) the dealer stated it was common with t… --- ## [Battery keeps draining in Porsche Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-draining-in-porsche-boxster/80293)
**Author:** [@mrs\_tretter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrs_tretter)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-draining-in-porsche-boxster/80293 "2013-08-09T08:35:06Z")
I recently purchased a 1 year old Boxster with 12,000 miles. It is fortunately still under warranty. Roughly every 3 weeks the battery completely drains. After it is jump started, the dealership can not find anything wro… --- ## [Steering wheel shimmy in '02 Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/77769)
**Author:** [@Ruby\_Portia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruby_Portia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/77769 "2013-03-06T01:56:29Z")
Recently bought a used '02 Porsche Boxster and find that there is vibration in the steering wheel when driving between 75 - 80 on the freeway. I see in 2008 the exact same problem was experienced by Goatster, a fellow o… --- ## [Warranty on passive restraint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-passive-restraint/75818)
**Author:** [@kwwcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwwcc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-passive-restraint/75818 "2012-11-30T05:53:55Z")
does anyone know the federal regs regarding warranty on passive restraint systems. im having trouble on the passenger side airbag on my 08 boxster and i would like it to be covered by warranty. i read online in motor tr… --- ## [Blown engine 99 boxtser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-99-boxtser/73513)
**Author:** [@99\_boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/99_boxster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-99-boxtser/73513 "2012-07-15T00:49:50Z")
the 99 boxster had issues...turns out, mine is one of them. I have been told that I can put a 3.2L 2000-2001 boxster engine in my car but need the wiring harness, computer and IMS upgrade..any thoughts? --- ## [Valves in my 1999 Boxster knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valves-in-my-1999-boxster-knocking/69957)
**Author:** [@Chipb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chipb)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valves-in-my-1999-boxster-knocking/69957 "2011-12-14T18:19:59Z")
I have been told that there is no way of fixing this. That the engine could go on for a few months or years. Once it goes i would need to replace the entire engine. Is there any way to fix and or help to prevent it? --- ## [Fun convertible sportscar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-convertible-sportscar/62875)
**Author:** [@phopko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phopko)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-convertible-sportscar/62875 "2011-03-24T10:17:09Z")
Which will be a better choice in terms of cost of ownership/reliability; early 2000 BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxster? I am looking in the 10-15000$$$ range as a second car. Also, how many miles is too many? Any threshold for… --- ## [99 Porsche Boxster: coolant & temp gauge/ water trapped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-porsche-boxster-coolant-temp-gauge-water-trapped/30644)
**Author:** [@Classic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Classic1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-porsche-boxster-coolant-temp-gauge-water-trapped/30644 "2011-03-10T05:14:51Z")
1: Coolant & temp. gauge issues! We own a lightly used Porche Boxster, which for a few years. We rarely use it for more than light duty, city driving. It seems to have temperature gauge issues and coolant level issues in… --- ## [Do you ever listen to your iPod through your earphones while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-listen-to-your-ipod-through-your-earphones-while-driving/61140)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-listen-to-your-ipod-through-your-earphones-while-driving/61140 "2011-03-01T19:58:07Z")
\[image\] Most states have has no state law about wearing headphones when driving a car. There is no national driving law against listening to books on tape, and wearing headphones. Do you ever listen to your iPod thr… --- ## [Have you ever driven a sports car with a tonneau cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-sports-car-with-a-tonneau-cover/61049)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-driven-a-sports-car-with-a-tonneau-cover/61049 "2011-02-09T01:04:40Z")
\[image\] Have you ever driven a car with a tonneau cover on? --- ## [Car Jarring Shuts Down Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jarring-shuts-down-car/60972)
**Author:** [@sidneyanthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidneyanthony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jarring-shuts-down-car/60972 "2011-02-06T16:56:13Z")
Someone jarred the car slightly from behind while the car was parked and now the car won't start. Does this have anything to do with an automatic fuel valve shut off that has to be reset to restart and, if so, how do you… --- ## [How did driving gloves evolve to what they were before Nomex?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-driving-gloves-evolve-to-what-they-were-before-nomex/60929)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-driving-gloves-evolve-to-what-they-were-before-nomex/60929 "2011-02-06T04:49:32Z")
Sports car and racing drivers wore gloves of soft leather, with external seams, open knuckles with keyhole backs. Gloves show ventilation holes, with short cuffs, and stud fasteners. Does anyone know the history of how… --- ## [Boxster Catastrophic Engine Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxster-catastrophic-engine-failure/56267)
**Author:** [@tompenning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tompenning)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxster-catastrophic-engine-failure/56267 "2010-10-15T02:07:56Z")
I have a 99 Porsche Boxster with 67K miles. Overall the car runs great and has become my daily driver. I recently had the water pump replaced and one of the technicians told me that a lot of the 2.5 engines from 97-99 … --- ## [Boxster with the honking horn - Solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxster-with-the-honking-horn-solution/54501)
**Author:** [@betona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/betona)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxster-with-the-honking-horn-solution/54501 "2010-09-01T14:12:45Z")
I was just listening to this week's podcast (8/28/10 show) and was yelling "no no no!" at what the brothers were saying; especially when they talked about pulling on the wiring harness. A honking horn while braking … --- ## [Dream Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dream-car/53525)
**Author:** [@boyracer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boyracer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dream-car/53525 "2010-08-17T21:33:52Z")
Dear Tom and Ray: I always look forward to reading your ?Car Talk? articles in our Saturday paper. I'm a car guy and I like to see if my answer matches your answers to readers questions. One thing I can not do is come … --- ## [Workshop manual for Porsche Boxster and oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/workshop-manual-for-porsche-boxster-and-oil-changes/52181)
**Author:** [@mggirl1955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mggirl1955)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/workshop-manual-for-porsche-boxster-and-oil-changes/52181 "2010-07-21T13:57:15Z")
I have a 2006 Porsche Boxster. I would like to do my own oil changes after the warranty expires. This shouldn't be rocket science, should it? I mean, are there special tools I would need to change the oil on this car?… --- ## [Oil change interval for Porsche Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-porsche-boxster/52182)
**Author:** [@mggirl1955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mggirl1955)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-porsche-boxster/52182 "2010-07-21T13:54:22Z")
My dealer says I only need to change the oil on my 2006 Porsche Boxster every 10,000 miles. What do you think about this? I change the oil on my other cars every 5000 miles. Thanks for your help. --- ## [Overt or Covert?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overt-or-covert/50759)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overt-or-covert/50759 "2010-06-24T20:21:33Z")
http://www...ne/06.html The last time I suggested something like what Tom and Ray have suggested here in this forum, I got bashed for it. The main gripe is that "If you don't trust your teenage driver, don't hand h… --- ## [The squeal from hell in a Porsche Boxter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-squeal-from-hell-in-a-porsche-boxter/26329)
**Author:** [@rlloyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlloyd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-squeal-from-hell-in-a-porsche-boxter/26329 "2010-05-18T11:36:16Z")
I have a 2000 boxter with a tiptronic and 80k miles. I have maintained religously and the serpentine belt was replaced at about 75k. I am getting a high pitched squeal from the front of the engine on deceleration. Its n… --- ## [Boxter front luggage compartment unlocks without warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxter-front-luggage-compartment-unlocks-without-warning/39846)
**Author:** [@gtruebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtruebel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boxter-front-luggage-compartment-unlocks-without-warning/39846 "2009-11-22T07:27:26Z")
My car is a 2001 Porsche Boxter S with 41 K miles. The Boxter has both front and rear luggage compartments, both of which can be unlocked from the key remote. Recently a strange problem developed. The luggage compartmen… --- ## [Does anyone here know Boxsters? I don't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-boxsters-i-dont/32110)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-boxsters-i-dont/32110 "2009-06-21T06:42:20Z")
I have been offered an '01 Porsche Boxster S that has a definite smoking problem. The price is low enough that I could put a used engine into it and still own it cheap. I have never seen so much oil smoke from an exhaust… --- ## [Porsche Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-boxster/27502)
**Author:** [@rrcrodier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrcrodier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-boxster/27502 "2009-03-10T00:12:54Z")
.A terrible rain storm flooded my 1997 Boxster The car would not start, the top and door locks would not operate, and the lights were flashing like a bad 70?s disco video. Being suspicious of water damage on this ve… --- ## [Steering wheel shimmy in '02 Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/18031)
**Author:** [@goatster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goatster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/18031 "2008-08-14T18:39:10Z")
I've got an '02 Porsche Boxster (46K miles, manual trans., ABS) with a vibration in the steering wheel at 75-80 mph. It's not a very bad vibration, but it's there. Is it the alignment? A Porsche mechanic said there we… --- ## [2000 Porsche Boxster, Oil in the cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-porsche-boxster-oil-in-the-cooling-system/4761)
**Author:** [@MikeMeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeMeier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2007, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-porsche-boxster-oil-in-the-cooling-system/4761 "2007-09-18T00:44:48Z")
My 2000 Boxster has oil in the cooling system :frowning: How often is the oil cooler likely to fail causing a leak? What is the most likely cause of this leak (gasket, broken block or head, oil cooler?)