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[Guest]

Wondering if anyone has experienced a similar problem?

I own a 2000 Boxster S (Ocean Blue).

Recently noticed a staining effect on the bonnet and boot and thought it was residue from tree sap as the car is often parked on the roadside. After being unable to polish it out I took it up to the local Porsche centre to see what they thought. Apparently it is not tree sap and appears to be underneath the laquer! Chap compared it to the staining that would appear after contact with brake acid and a respray would be necessary! Obviously not happy and want a second opinion but thought I'd check to see if anyone has experienced similar problem.

Selling car soon and want to sort this before anyone comes to see it.

Thanks

 

[JCB..]

Yes but not with a Porsche.

If it's the basecoat that has the problem a repaint is the only option.

Does this not fall under the 10 year anti-corrosion warranty?

JCB..

 

[robert997]

Have you tried cutting the paint with T-Cut ? Sounds like a water stain, if you have any Zymol try HD Clense otherwise t-Cut and polish should help. Beyond that you could try a decent bodyshop or valeters if you have one near-by ?

Rob 997S

 

[Mark_Bennett]

From:

http://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/originalparts/en/E_986_KATALOG.pdf

It depends on the chassis number:

Either 996 606 124 00 or 996 606 125 00

Call Porsche to find out is probably easiest

 

[matty j]

how do i know which one it is and porsche are being not very helpful

 

[Nick_USA]

Does sound related .... However just to check ignition on, but not engine ie lights on dasboard on wipers work; Start engine no more wipers.

 

[adamos]

Yes, all lights, wipers, radio, dashboard working in "ON" position,
Turn over engine, no wipers, everything else good

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Most likely the ignition switch. Very common for the contacts to break up and cause the lock barrel to become sticky. There is a DIY in the member's only Technical Articles section of the 996 forum, but if you want a copy drop me an email.

 

[adamos]

Richard, you spot on, "again", AA just left, ignition barrel spring not allowing key to spring back, if you manually adjust key position everything goes back to normal,new barrel is the way forward, as on one occasion the starter motor wizzed on as engine running,not a good thing,

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

The switch is mounted on the back of the lock barrel. Porsche don't supply it as a separate part any more, and say you have to replace the whole lock barrel. The switch is a Hella part, and common to many Audi & VW models.

Like I say, let me know if you want a copy of the DIY. It contains the part number of the switch, etc.

 

[Nick_USA]

Here is the DIY link:

http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/ignitionswitchreplacement

another here:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutorials/article/30-diy-upgraded-ignition-switchlock-installation-for-996boxster/

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

They are for a LHD car - and it is different for RHD. The steering column is the other way up, and you can't access the switch from the bottom.

 

[Nick_USA]

Is nothing easy .... driving on the wrong side of the roads etc []

Some doggy looking article here then []

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=231803

 

[Buddy]

Nick, most of the world seems to do it.

Joking apart can you access the bolts to drop the column down and do they have Torx Drive heads? If so obviously necessaary to disable the airbag system etc, not sure how this is done, will a simple battery disconnect do this?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Here you go: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/tec_ignition_switch.pdf

Bear in mind this is for 986/996 - the 9x7 cars are different.

I forgot to mention that the return spring is in the switch assembly, not the lock barrel. That's why the key doesn't return properly, or becomes tight to turn, because pieces inside the switch break up and jam it.

 

[adamos]

Richard would like link please.

Also my car 2001 "s" so ignition barrel on the dash on right hand side
So assume no air bag issues , steering column

 

[sticker guy]

ive actually done this diy job on my 2000 boxster, had a few electrical faults all start over night, including te spoiler lifting and the windows dropping. its a fiddly job but not too hard. the part was bought from euro carparts, its an audi switch and around £16

 

[Nick_USA]

That's a very dodgy looking colour []

 

[sticker guy]

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA

That's a very dodgy looking colour []

i know, it will never catch on eh ?

 

[Nick_USA]

ORIGINAL: sticker guy

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA

That's a very dodgy looking colour []

i know, it will never catch on eh ?

Never catch me buying an Orange one ........ again []