1997 Porsche Boxster Technical Service Bulletins

130 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1997 Porsche Boxster. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10222515Sep 16, 2022Equipment. Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
• 10219463Aug 30, 2022Equipment. Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
• 10219459Aug 26, 2022Equipment. Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
• 10217276Jul 30, 2022Engine cooling. Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
• 10217275Jul 30, 2022Engine cooling. Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
• 10217271Jul 30, 2022Engine cooling. Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
• 10217270Jul 30, 2022Engine cooling. Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
• 10217171Jul 7, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair
• 10209901Mar 30, 2022Brakes. Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
• 10208683Feb 24, 2022Engine cooling. Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
• 10202984Oct 11, 2021Electrical system. Instructions on the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus - PCCM Plus
• 10200776Aug 31, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
• 10200775Aug 31, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
• 10200773Aug 31, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
• 10199870Jul 30, 2021Wheels, Tires. List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation Boxster.
• 10198977Jun 25, 2021Equipment. Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.
• 10198957Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
• 10198930Jun 11, 2021Equipment. Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040
• 10198802Jun 2, 2021Equipment. Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
• 10198792Jun 1, 2021Equipment. Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
• 10194795May 21, 2021Equipment. Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.
• 10194761May 10, 2021Electrical system. Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
• 10191742Apr 19, 2021Electrical system. Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
• 10189921Mar 30, 2021Equipment. Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
• 10189886Mar 26, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
• 10189704Mar 5, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
• 10189703Mar 5, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
• 10189702Mar 5, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.
• 10189698Mar 5, 2021Engine cooling. List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.
• 10189696Mar 5, 2021Equipment. Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
• 10186489Jan 27, 2021Body and structure. Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
• 10185093Dec 3, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
• 10185091Dec 3, 2020Engine cooling. List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.
• 10182276Oct 28, 2020Engine cooling. Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
• 10180508Sep 14, 2020Electrical system. Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030
• 10180495Sep 8, 2020Electrical system. Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020
• 10180488Sep 3, 2020Engine cooling. Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
• 10180482Sep 1, 2020Electrical system. Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
• 10179274Aug 31, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Information on Classic Radio options for the 996 and 986 models.
• 10177973Jul 29, 2020Equipment. Information on improving documentation or visual and/or acoustic repairs with pictures and/or sound files.
• 10176881Jun 25, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
• 10176905Jun 19, 2020Equipment. Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
• 10176847Jun 15, 2020Equipment. List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.
• 10176897Jun 3, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
• 10175902May 14, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
• 10174598Apr 22, 2020Engine cooling. List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.
• 10173051Mar 23, 2020Engine cooling. List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.
• 10172095Feb 5, 2020Electrical system. Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035
• 10169758Dec 16, 2019Equipment. Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
• 10169776Dec 13, 2019Equipment. Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.

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