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| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 6/17/2007 | Aaron Richman |
Q: Help.. my ignition switch malfunctioned. (It acts like the key is still in it even when its been ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma. I'm really not involved in the service side Porsche, so I ...
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| Fuze location on a 1983 928S for the electric door locks | 5/3/2007 | Aaron Richman |
Q: I know that the small fuses for the electric door motors are behind the fuse block on the 928, but ...
A: I must admit that this question lies well outside of my area of expertise. However, as I work at a ...
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| Porsche engine | 4/2/2007 | Aaron Richman |
Q: i have a 2001 911. today i was driving the car around and when i got back there was a plastic ...
A: Sounds like FUN!! My technicians think after reading your question that nothing major has gone ...
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| 2003 Porsche SUV Air Conditioning | 8/25/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: Vehicle has been at the dealership for 3 or 4 days due to left side(driver) air vent blowing hot air ...
A: That's a strange one. Try to maintain your patience. They will figure it out. Sometimes trial and ...
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| 911 | 8/16/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: CONSIDERING BUYING A 2002 911 CAB, ANYTHING OF NOTE FOR THIS YEAR. ALSO IF YOU WANTED TO SUPER ...
A: 2002 is a good year because the car got the 3.6 liter engine and a glass rear window instead of the ...
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| dead battery | 8/15/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I have a 2000 Boxster S and I left the headlights on and the battery went dead. I manually unlocked ...
A: The procedure you describe in the owner's manual is the correct method of opening the front lid. ...
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| electronic key battery replacement | 8/10/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: i have a CLK and the battery on one of the electronic keys seems to have died. Could you please ...
A: Batteries are easily replaced. Just use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the key fob open. Inside ...
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| Porsche - dead battery | 8/6/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I have a 1999 Carrera with a dead battery. As a result, the latch for the hood is locked. Is the any ...
A: This is a common and simple problem to resolve. Remove the black, plastic, fuse box cover from the ...
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| Porsche 928S | 7/26/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: Bell, I have just recently bought an '82 928S, with very low (40,000) miles. It has been perfectly ...
A: While I don't know enough about the car you are asking about to answer your particular question, I ...
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| boxster battery replacement | 7/17/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: the battery in my 1998 boxster is dead. the truck latch is electric so i cant get to the battery. ...
A: Pull the fuse cover off. It's down by where the driver's left foot would be. There you'll see a ...
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| 911 | 6/22/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I am in the market for a 911 porsche. My budget is $40,000 (max). I am not sure what model to go ...
A: The questions you need to ask yourself to narrow down the choices are: 1) Do I want a manual or ...
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| winter use and third passenger | 5/28/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: Now, if you had the choice of having a 2003 boxter with 16,000 miles on it, or a 1999 911 with ...
A: I would take the Boxster. With such a big difference in the mileage, there is more life left in the ...
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| winter use and third passenger | 5/28/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: How will a boxter or 911 do in Boston winter weather? Can I keep a Porsche on the road all year ...
A: You can drive any Porsche year round in any conditions. The key is equipping the vehicle with the ...
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| porsche trans | 5/23/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: i have an 84 944, 2.5 non turbo,5 speed trans. tha problem im having is there is a little grinding ...
A: I've never worked on Porsches. I just sell them. So I won't pretend to have expert knowledge in ...
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| PORSCHE TRUNK DIMENSIONS | 5/18/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the dimensions of the trunk for the 911 series ...
A: I don't know of any resource where the actual dimensions are quoted. Trunk storage measurements are ...
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| porsche 911 2000 dead battery hood closed | 5/13/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: i hope you can help me and my son. I have his 2000 911 in my garage. the battery is dead, and the ...
A: The suggestions that you've received already are good ones. However, if the battery is completely ...
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| Ignition Switch Connections | 5/6/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I have a replacement connector block for the back of the ignition switch but do not know which wire ...
A: Here's two suggestions for you. 1) Call your local library and ask if they provide access to ...
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| European car (porsche 944) to US specification. | 2/23/2006 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I am considering shipping my Porsche 944(1986) to US. That car has an original reading of 160.000 ...
A: My advice to you would be to sell the car locally. It isn't worth the expense to modify it and ship ...
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| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 12/14/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: 12/13/05 Hi Rodney: Thank you for responding to my question. I have called my girlfriend to get ...
A: I can state that, in general, any car that is involved in an accident that results in frame damage ...
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| Porsche 959 turbo | 11/18/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: Where can I purchase a 959 turbo porsche brand new? Is it legal to drive one in Canada? Why not?
A: The 959 has been out of production for many years now. Most of the 224 that were built are in ...
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| door handle question | 9/28/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I was wondering if a doorhandle off a 77 - 78 924 is the same as doorhandles off 88 - 94 ...
A: Sorry, Mike. I don't have an answer for you on that one. Although the Audi/VW group frequently ...
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| RMS problem | 9/13/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I've heard that all Boxter engines are subject to the RMS problem at some point. I am now comparing ...
A: The car with fewer miles is definitely the better buy. You shouldn't be too concerned about a RMS ...
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| Porshe Boxter S | 8/23/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I am planning a trip and the last 3 miles to the lodge is a dirt road.Just dirt. Will this cause any ...
A: No. You shouldn't have any problem navigating a dirt road in a Porsche Boxster. Prolonged dirt ...
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| Key battery repair/replacement | 8/16/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: 1999 Porsche Boxter - Thought Key battery went bad. Replaced battery following day and automatic ...
A: Do you have another key that does work? You want to make sure that it is indeed the key that is the ...
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| sports cars | 8/5/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: hope to find u in good health.i have certain questions on sports cars.can u kindly tell me the best ...
A: Porsche's current supercar is the Carrera GT. It is a 605 hp V-10 that launches to 100 km/hr in 3.9 ...
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| RMS | 7/18/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I am buying a 2002 Boxter from a dealer. This car just had the engine replaced by Porsche because ...
A: The car is still under warranty. I don't believe that it is any more or less valuable than any ...
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| purchase 1981 porsche 928 | 5/19/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: i'm considering the purchase of a nice 928 w 118k a good-fair interior and exterior. i drove it two ...
A: I believe it would be worth having your local Porsche dealer look at the car before you buy it. ...
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| 3 questions for a new owner | 5/9/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: 1) There should be back seats in every 1997 911. The seat backs fold down to form a shelf where you ...
A: There's no trick involved here. The seats are either there or they're not. The seat backs fold ...
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| 3 questions for a new owner | 5/7/2005 | Rodney Bell |
Q: 1- how (if at all) can i lift the back deck to reveal the seats? are their any back seats? 2- how do ...
A: Congratulations on your purchase. You're gonna love it. 1) There should be back seats in every 1997 ...
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| automobiles | 12/26/2004 | Rodney Bell |
Q: can you give me the background on Porsche and is the car now in India?
A: Sorry it's taken so long to answer your question. I've just returned from vacation. Porsche's ...
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| Synthetic Oil | 9/20/2004 | Rodney Bell |
Q: I own an 82 911 with 70K miles, but my question is not just specifically related to this car. I ...
A: You can switch from conventional to synthetic, but once you do, you can never switch back. On a 20+ ...
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| Porshe | 5/6/2004 | Rodney Bell |
Q: What is the fastest porshe today, what is its top speed, and finally how much does it cost?
A: Luke, Porsche dealerships are just beginning to receive shipments of the new Carrera GT. It is ...
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| ENGINE CLEANING | 10/31/2001 | Tyler Stricker |
Q: I WANT TO GIVE MY 1986 944 NON-TURBO A ENGINE BATH. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW. DO I COVER THE ...
A: I share the same sentiment with you and I always like to clean or Degrease my car's engine. It not ...
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| Oil Temperature | 4/30/2001 | Tyler Stricker |
Q: I have a Porshe model 928S year 1984 and I'm having trouble with the oil temperature,for example I ...
A: Is the problem the guage or is the actual oil physically going that high. If it's just a guage ...
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| Possible '73 911 Targa Purchase | 4/23/2001 | Tyler Stricker |
Q: ... I've always hoped/planned to one day get an early 911. My personal preference has always been ...
A: For starters, the oil burning is most likely a minor problem. As you suggested it's most likely a ...
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| Newer Porsche models | 4/23/2001 | Tyler Stricker |
Q: Tyler: I'm new at the Porsche scene; here's my query - What's the difference between the 911, 993 ...
A: Well the 993 and the 996 are the Porsche prototypes that the 911's are based on. Each new model of ...
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| Pronounciation of Porsche | 4/15/2001 | Tyler Stricker |
Q: My son and I disagree on the pronounciation of the name of this car. I say "Por-ssh" and he says ...
A: Well, both are somewhat correct. It's all a matter of which one you think is better. Por-sch-a is ...
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