2001 Porsche Boxster Technical Service Bulletins

267 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 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.

• 10188291May 30, 2018Brakes, Equipment. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
• 10138292Apr 17, 2018Equipment, Suspension. Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see Parts Info table). The new coil spring has the same function as the coil spring installed in the vehicle. A…
• 10138291Apr 17, 2018Equipment, Suspension. Subject: Replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs Information: Coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: During repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar design. A spring plate (compensation part)may also have to be used (see Parts Info table). The new coil spring has the same function as the coil spring installed in the vehicle. A…
• 10198523Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.
• 10198525Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
• 10055907May 16, 2014Electrical system. Porsche: procedural information provided regarding the replacing of faulty cracked ignition coils on certain vehicles. Model 1997-2013 boxster (986), boxster/cayman (987), carrera (996 & 997).
• 10109328Sep 6, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Concerns: Ignition coil with Part Nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 Information: Procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (Figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running engine and misfiring.
• 10044348May 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on.
• 10038544Mar 2, 2011Other or unknown. Porsche: information on how to read the vin.
• 10025186May 21, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch.
• 10025182May 8, 2008Fuel system. Parts withdrawn. Porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line.
• 10032952Apr 10, 2008Air bags. Porsche: diagnostic trouble codes in airbag control unit. Airbag warning light activated in multifunction display. Fault codes 8023; 8024; 8027; 8028; 8030; 8034; 8049; 801a, 801b, 801c, 80e0; 80e1; 80e2; 8038 or 808a in the fault memory of airbag control unit. Return of functional airbag control units to the warranty test center.
• 10018155Oct 10, 2005Engine cooling. Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb
• 10018051Oct 10, 2005Engine cooling. Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines.
• 10016915Sep 6, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position.
• 10011679Dec 10, 2004Suspension. Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche.
• 10013355Oct 11, 2002Air bags. Airbag warning lamp on with fault codes 45, 46, 48, 49.

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