2005 Porsche Boxster Technical Service Bulletins

397 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10165166Aug 7, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.
• 10165165Aug 5, 2019Electrical system. Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
• 10162222Jun 25, 2019Engine cooling. Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.
• 10162221Jun 25, 2019Engine cooling. Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. All coolant tools will be moved to the "Coolant Cart" because they need to be housed in the same place.
• 10162220Jun 20, 2019Engine cooling. Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.
• 10162219Jun 19, 2019Equipment. Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
• 10162214Jun 10, 2019Equipment. Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
• 10188291May 30, 2018Equipment, Brakes. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
• 10119335Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Spare parts requirements for components on the power distributor (housing/pin/cable) or in the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if a "corroded pin in the power distributor" is determined as the cause of the problem, the pin (? Replacing pin) must be replaced.
• 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.
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Tires, Equipment. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.
• 10117454Jun 26, 2014Electrical system. Concerns: Power distributor (? Installation position of power distributor) Information: In the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if a "corroded pin in the power distributor" is determined as the cause of the problem, the pin (? Item 1 is old style) must be replaced.
• 10056330Jun 26, 2014Equipment. Porsche: if power distributor pin, on some vehicles, is corroded and cause has been determined, then pin on power distributor must be replaced. Model 2005-2012 911 carrera, boxster, cayman.
• 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.
• 10028751Mar 11, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Porsche: clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position, after being pressed. This is caused by air in the hydraulic system.
• 10027384Sep 8, 2008Engine cooling. Porsche: rough running engine at idle speed-diagnostics on hot film mass air flow sensor (maf).
• 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.
• 10019499Apr 10, 2008Air bags. Diagnostic trouble codes in airbag control unit. *tt updated 7/17/2008 *pe updated 10/30/08.
• 10015932Apr 10, 2008Air bags. Airbag warning light activated in multi-function display. *tt updated 5/21/10.
• 10020287Dec 15, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Carbon canister - smoke testing. *tt fuel tank flange leak.
• 10020786Sep 13, 2006Electrical system. Breakdowns due to loose ground strap.
• 10020466Aug 31, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Carbon canister- leak detection module technical information. Porsche.
• 10019397Feb 27, 2006Engine cooling. Screeching noise from the engine during warm-up.
• 10019400Feb 1, 2006Other or unknown. Current child seat overview.
• 10017702Oct 27, 2005Engine cooling. Engine coolant temperature sensor.
• 10017786Oct 21, 2005Engine cooling. Workshop service action w574 - installing washers on exhaust system bracket clamps which may eventually cause the exhaust tailpipe to tilt downwards.
• 10018155Oct 10, 2005Engine cooling. Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb
• 10018051Oct 10, 2005Engine cooling. Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines.
• 10015568Jun 22, 2005Equipment. Overheating fault in pcm display when using the incorrect navigation dvd.
• 10017564Jun 20, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Difficulty in latching the front hood. When closing the front hood, the position of the hood latch may have moved as a result of the shifting behavior of the threaded connections of the hood latch.
• 10015587Jun 20, 2005Body and structure. A clicking noise can occur in the area of the convertible top gear when the top reaches the final open or closed position.
• 10015571Jun 20, 2005Electrical system. The ignition switch key cannot be removed from the ignition lock after driving the vehicle for approx. One hour. W553 - replacing tiptronic transmission selector support (worshop service action).
• 10015570Jun 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. W567 - replacing 6-speed transmission (workshop service action). Noises can be heard from the ring and pinion area due to insufficiently tempered drive sets.
• 10015569Jun 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. W553 - replacing tiptronic transmission (workshop service action).
• 10015564Jun 13, 2005Electrical system. Headlight washer nozzle loose.
• 10016050Jun 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 6-speed manual transmission: gear shift lever does not return to neutral.
• 10016613Mar 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission repairs.
• 10016611Mar 15, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Tiptronic transmission repairs.
• 10012478Jan 14, 2005Electrical system. Replacement control units. This service bulletin replaces 0408 dated 10/22/04.
• 10011679Dec 10, 2004Suspension. Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche.
• 10012480Jan 1, 2004Engine cooling. Replacement engine.

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