Questions for Model Year '2005'
Charging dead battery: is it necessary that the frunk lid is COMPLETELY CLOSED.
Saturday 05/30/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera S | Electrical
If the frunk lid is slightly open will the frunk lite "draining the charge?" Thanks
READ ANSWERwent to fuse box. connected positive. Put negative on metal door hinge. Pulled up on lever & nothing. Note, charger is 40 years old. Key is stuck in ignition So what am I doing wrong?? Thanks much.
Tuesday 05/26/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera S | Electrical
READ ANSWERI have an upgraded PCCM in my 2005 911 Turbo S. It worked fine, played Pandora when connected to my phone....then no sound for music or phone. Is there a fuse somewhere I need to check ? All fuses in the footwell fuse box OK.
Monday 05/11/2026 | 2005 | 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | Electrical
Apple CarPlay works....maps and directions but no sound at all.
READ ANSWERIMS? 13k?
Friday 05/08/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera | Engine
My high mileage 997.1 has had its IMS done at 60k , (factory upgrade IMs), local mechanic has “ball parked” cost for retro fitting LN-solution at around 13k , clutch replacement included, do I have a cost effective option? Any leads on good shops on the west coast for second opinion?
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Tuesday 05/05/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera 4S | Engine
Looking for recommendations to get my 2005 911 4S engine rebuild to a 3.8. Recently had engine failure and looking forward to getting back on the road. I live in the PNW and curious if you have suggestions on top builders? Thank you!
READ ANSWERAny significant handling difference between 18 vs 19 wheels/tires on a 987 Boxster S?
Friday 04/10/2026 | 2005 | Boxster S | Wheels and Tires
My 2005 987 Boxster is equipped with Stark after-market 18" wheels ("fake Fuchs") and Michelin Pilot Sports (see photo). They feel good on the car, and I like the look. The previous owner (a local Pcar friend) is interested in trading straight across for a very clean set of 19" stock lobster claw Porsche wheels and similar Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Any insights on 18" vs 19" wheels for this car? Any handling considerations? Any opinions on the cosmetics or resale issues? Thanks for your vi ...
READ ANSWERHow do I do a door delete on my 2005 Boxster
Saturday 04/04/2026 | 2005 | Boxster | Body
READ ANSWERI have red warning light which says 'Emergency Triptronic Run' what does it mean and what should I be considering
Wednesday 04/01/2026 | 2005 | Boxster | Transmission/Clutch
This was coming on sporatically and now is on every time I run the car. The car shifts through the gears but does not go into 5th gear. What should I know before taking it to the dealer?Thanks Ted
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Friday 03/20/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera | Cables and Controls
READ ANSWERI’m looking at purchasing a 996 Turbo S. The PPI came back with worn out PCCB rotors. If I convert them to steel how will that effect resale in the future? Porsche dealership quoted me $67k to replace rotors and pads all the way around.
Tuesday 03/17/2026 | 2005 | 911 Turbo S | Brakes
READ ANSWERWhen I'm driving with the top up and once the car is warmed up, I heard a subtle popping sound on the left side. Sounds like "puck". It's random vs. continous.
Thursday 03/05/2026 | 2005 | Boxster S | Other
The sound reminds me of a water dripping into a cup or pot. It's weird. When the top is down I do not hear it but that may be based on more outside noise.
READ ANSWERTicking at idle in 987.1 Boxster S with ~113k miles
Thursday 02/12/2026 | 2005 | Boxster S | Engine
My car ticks at idle. If I give it just enough gas to get above 850 - 900 RPM, the ticking sound goes away. I don't find that I'm burning oil, I've had the lifters and clutch replaced, and the car otherwise seems to run strong. I had an engine oil analysis done (I don't know who the mechanic sent it to though) and they said there was no metal in the oil (did they test for aluminum? I don't know). Any thoughts on what could be causing the ticking? Thanks, Da ...
READ ANSWERA section of my tachometer which shows a digital readout of mph plus gas mileage has become blurred. Initially thought condensation hadulated, but that is not the case. I have done nothing to the lens that would cause this and it does not go away. Any ideas?
Thursday 02/12/2026 | 2005 | Boxster | Heating and Ventilation
The heater and defrost systems have stopped functioning, blowing only cold air. Any idea on how to fix this problem?
READ ANSWERReplacement of fuel pump in 2005 CarreraS
Wednesday 02/04/2026 | 2005 | 911 Carrera S | Fuel System
READ ANSWERNeed help decoding this engine number. M96/25 61505842
Tuesday 01/20/2026 | 2005 | Boxster | Engine
I'm mainly interested to find out if IMS is serviceable or engine has to be taken apart for the modfel I'm considering to purchase.
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