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1997 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster w/Tiptronic
MSRP: $43,130
Invoice: $37,610
Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A HWY: N/A CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas Flat 6 /2.5L/153
Transmission: Automatic w/
Door/Body Style: /2 Door Roadster
Drive Type:
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- General
- MSRP: $43,130
- Invoice Price: $37,610
- Destination Charge: $0
- Warranty
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Engine & Emissions
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- Engines & Emissions
- 2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled 24-valve 6 cyl engine
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Engine
- Type of Engine: Gas Flat 6
- Displacement (CC): 2.5L/153
- Fuel System: EFI
- Horsepower @ RPM: 201 @ 6000
- Torque @ RPM: 181 @ 4500
Dimensions
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- Exterior Dimensions
- Track Front: 57.7
- Track Rear: 60.2
- Ground Clearance (in): -TBD-
- Overall Length (in): 169.9
- Overall Width (in): 50.8
- Wheelbase (in): 95.1
- Interior Dimensions
- Seating capacity - Standard: 2
- Headroom front (in): -TBD-
- Hip room front (in): -TBD-
- Leg room front (in): -TBD-
- Shoulder room front (in): -TBD-
Features
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- Exterior
- Integrated front fog lights
- Rear fog light
- Speed-dependent rear spoiler
- Automatic climate control system w/particle filter
- AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding, removable control face
- Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges
- Pwr black cloth convertible top
- 16" x 6.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy front wheels
- 16" x 7.0" 5-spoke pressure-cast light alloy rear wheels
- 205/55ZR16 front tires
- 225/50ZR16 rear tires
- Rear wheel drive
- Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors
- Pwr windows
- Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield
- Windshield antenna
- Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
Safety Features
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- Safety Features
- Driver & front passenger air bags
- Energy absorbing bumpers
- Anti-Theft
- "Boxster" design pressure-cast light alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel bolts
- Central locking system w/immobilizer system
- Braking & Traction
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers
- Anti-lock brakes
- Anti-lock brakes
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Crash Test Data for 1997 Porsche
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1997 PORSCHE 911 Bulletin Number: 0203 EXCHANGE ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS FOR WARRANTY. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN WTY0203 DATED 2-15-02. *TT Bulletin Number: 0204 SECONDARY OIL FILTER BLEED BACK. P/N - 993 107 203 03. *TT Bulletin Number: 0404 SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS. PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ Bulletin Number: 101005 HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB Bulletin Number: 122-J8G5Z-09 Information: Shock absorber for the respective chassis no longer available Bulletin Number: 122-M2T3L-09 Subject: Cleaning cooling system. Information: Engine oil in cooling system (coolant warning light comes on). Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: 122-W9D2T-07 Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit. Bulletin Number: 2635 INSTALLATION OF DUAL TAILPIPE. YD Bulletin Number: 603 OVERVIEW OF SUMMER TIRES, WHEELS AND SPACER RINGS. *MR Bulletin Number: 9801 CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PORSCHE CHILD SEAT SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM 1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA Bulletin Number: 0404 SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS. PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ Bulletin Number: 101005 HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: 122-W9D2T-07 Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit. Bulletin Number: 1359 INSTALLING PTFE (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) CRANKSHAFT SEALS ON REPLACEMENT ENGINES. *TT Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PI-D48-13 PORSCHE: REQUESTS RETURN OF PARTS TO PCNA FOR FUEL PUMP #911 608 110 03. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM Bulletin Number: TI-39-12 PORSCHE: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *PE Bulletin Number: TI-58-12 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). *PE 1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: 122-W9D2T-07 Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit. Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM 1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: 122-W9D2T-07 Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit. Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM 1997 PORSCHE 911 TURBO Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM 1997 PORSCHE 968 Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Bulletin Number: 0404 SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS. PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ Bulletin Number: 1010 INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING. *YC Bulletin Number: 101005 HANDLING PTFE CRANKSHAFT SEALS. 8JB Bulletin Number: 104 RETURN OF CONTROL UNITS AND DIAGNOSABLE COMPONENTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 105 CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY REACH ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 1197 ATTACHMENT OF WINDSTOP MIDDLE SECTION ON ROLL-OVER BAR. WINDSTOP NOISES WHEN DRIVING (RATTLING, CLICKING). *MJ Bulletin Number: 122-F7A6N-07 Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718. Bulletin Number: 122-M2T3L-09 Subject: Cleaning cooling system. Information: Engine oil in cooling system (coolant warning light comes on). Bulletin Number: 122-N7K2Y-06 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 Bulletin Number: 122-U4T9K-05 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 des Bulletin Number: 122-V3B6B-07 Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning. Bulletin Number: 122-V5F8X-07 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. Bulletin Number: 122-W9D2T-07 Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit. Bulletin Number: 122-X9V7W-05 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 de Bulletin Number: 1359 INSTALLING PTFE (POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) CRANKSHAFT SEALS ON REPLACEMENT ENGINES. *TT Bulletin Number: 1359 NEW CRANKSHAFT SEALING RING ON FLYWHEEL SIDE. *TT Bulletin Number: 1374 INFORMATION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CRAKSHFT SEAL - BELT PULLEY SIDE. *YC Bulletin Number: 15139 INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *YH Bulletin Number: 1586 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING CYLINDER HEAD OIL LEAK AT SEAL PLUG. *TT Bulletin Number: 198 CONCERNS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *YC Bulletin Number: 1A01 CRANKCASES AND BEARING HOUSING USE FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 2005 ALUMINUM LOOK FUEL CAP. BOXSTER. *TT Bulletin Number: 201 SUBJECT REGARDING WATER DRAINAGE IN FRONT COWL AREA. *SLC Bulletin Number: 204 ENGINE OIL LEAK BY CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *MJ Bulletin Number: 204 SUMMER TIRES WHEELS AND SPACER RING. *MJ Bulletin Number: 2454 VACUUM LINE FAILED. YD Bulletin Number: 300 ENGINE OIL LEAK BY CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *MJ Bulletin Number: 302 ENGINE OILS APPROVED BY PORSCHE. *TT Bulletin Number: 401 SYSTEM CONTROL UNITS BEING RETURNED TO THE SERVICE TEST CENTER AS WARRANTY GOODS. *YH Bulletin Number: 402 BATTERY MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY. *TT Bulletin Number: 402 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOISES (RATTLING, KNOCKING NOISE). *TT Bulletin Number: 404 SUMMER TIRES AND WHEEL SUMMARY. *MJ Bulletin Number: 4427 TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SPARE WHEEL REMOVAL. *YC Bulletin Number: 4650 CONCERNS WITH CORROSION ON THE BRAKE DISCS. *TT Bulletin Number: 4A01 SUMMER TIRE SUMMARY SUPPLEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 501 MOISTURE ACCUMULATION ISIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. *YH Bulletin Number: 501 WINTER TIRES, WHEELS, SNOW CHAINS AND SPACER RINGS - STATUS OF 07/2002. *TT Bulletin Number: 5717 CLICKING / GRATING NOISES COMING FROM DOOR LOCK AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 5A00 INFORMATION REGARDING SELECTOR LEVER BUTTON POPPING OFF WHEN SELECTING DRIVE POSITIONS. *YH Bulletin Number: 601 BRAKE BOOSTER SEAL AT THE FIREWALL CHANGED. *TT Bulletin Number: 6102 VEHICLES PRODUCED PROPR TO VIN 986VS625601 MAY EXPERIENCE WIND NOISE AT BOTTOM OF B-PILLAR WITH HARDTOP INSTALLED. *TT Bulletin Number: 6315 INSTALLING THE AEROKIT FRONT SPOILER, REAR SPOILER AND SIDE MEMBER PANELS. *TT Bulletin Number: 6692 INSTALLATION OF ROOF CARGO CONTAINER (WITH ROOF TRANSPORT SYSTEM). *TT Bulletin Number: 6800 TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEEDSTER REAR END (REAR COVER). *TT Bulletin Number: 6823 VEHICLES WITH VIN 98_WS620827 AND 98_WU620210 MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE COVER FOR THE SUN VISOR MIRROR. *TT Bulletin Number: 699 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. FAULT CODES 45, 46, 48 AND 49. *TT Bulletin Number: 7018 CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE CENTER OF INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE KNEE PROTECTOR STRIP AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 7018 CONCERNS WITH CLICKING NOISES FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TT Bulletin Number: 8702 SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRICAL PLUG ON HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL. *JG Bulletin Number: 9702 REPLACING AIR BAG CONTROL UINT. Bulletin Number: 9732 CONCERNS WITH DOOR WIRING HARNESS PLUG CONNECTIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9757 CONCERNS REGARDING DAMAGE TO THE SEAT WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE LEFT FRONT SEAT. *TT Bulletin Number: 9801 CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PORSCHE CHILD SEAT SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM Bulletin Number: TI-39-12 PORSCHE: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYS WARNING OF BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ON. *PE Bulletin Number: TI-58-12 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). *PE 1997 PORSCHE CARRERA Bulletin Number: 0404 SOFTWARE UPDATE PST2 VERSION 24.0 NOT FOR PIXIS. PORSCHE BOXSTER. MODEL YEAR 1997. *MJ Bulletin Number: 603 OVERVIEW OF SUMMER TIRES, WHEELS AND SPACER RINGS. *MR Bulletin Number: 9711189715A SPECIAL TOOL INFORMATION. *YC Bulletin Number: 9801 CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PORSCHE CHILD SEAT SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Bulletin Number: PK-D8-16 PORSCHE: INFORMATION ON HOW TO READ THE VIN. *RM Bulletin Number: TI-58-12 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). *PE 1997 PORSCHE PORSCHE Bulletin Number: 1505 THIS BULLETION MENTIONS THAT THE INTAKE CAMSHAFTS ARE DELIVERED WITHOUT THE ROTOR (SENSOR TAB) FOR THE HALL SENDER. *TT Bulletin Number: 1/96 2706 IF THE IGNITION KEY IS LEFT IN THE "0" POSITION FOR LONG TIME PERIODS, THE VEHICLE BATTERY CAN BECOME DESHARGED. *JD Bulletin Number: 2/96 6102 WHEN THE HARD TOP IS INSTALLED AND THE REAR PIVOT LOCKS ARE ENGAGED, THE WINDSHIELD FRAME LATCH MUST BE FULLY AND CORRECTLY ENGAGED INTO THE LATCH HOOK RECEIVER AND LOCKED SECURELY. *JD Bulletin Number: 3435 INFORMATION ON BOXSTER MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPAIRING. *YC Bulletin Number: 3/96 9415 CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENTS MUST NOT BE USED TO CLEAN PLASTIC COMPONENTS SUCH AS HEADLIGHT LENSES AND TAILLIGHT LENSES. *JD Bulletin Number: 4/96 6847 IN CERTAIN SEAT POSITIONS, THE RETAINING TABS OF THE LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE WINDSTOPS (M-551) MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SEAT BACKS IN THE AREA OF THE HEADRESTS. *JD Bulletin Number: 4/96 9415 MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. *JD Bulletin Number: 5737 CONCERNS WITH THE INNER DOOR MECHANISM NOT OPERATING. *YC Bulletin Number: 970101981013 CORRECT APPLICATION OF PISTON SPRAY JETS. *YC Bulletin Number: 970101984440 SUMMER TIRE AND WHEEL SUMMARY. *YC Bulletin Number: 970101986117 INSTALLATION OF HARDTOP/SPEEDSTER COVER. *YC Bulletin Number: 970101986816 INSTALLATION OF THE STORAGE BOX. *YC Bulletin Number: 97010335 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON BOXSTER VEHICLES AND REPAIRS. *YC Bulletin Number: 970401981359 REPAIRING ENGINE OIL LEAKS IN THE AREA OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FLANGE. *YC Bulletin Number: 970401986102 INFORMATION ON THE CLOSING OF THE CABRIO TOP. *YC Bulletin Number: 970401988018 INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER BLOWER. *YC Bulletin Number: 970501984898 INFORMATION FILLING OF POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID. *YC Bulletin Number: 970601989685 CONCERN OF FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING SENSOR. *YC Bulletin Number: 9706169710 WARRANTY INFORMATION ON DETA-DOUGLAS BATTERY QUALITY CONTROL. *YC Bulletin Number: 970801981740 CONCERNS OF OIL COOLER WITH TWO ADDITIONAL O-RINGS. *YC Bulletin Number: 970801986157 INSTALLATION OF TONNEAU COVER. *YC Bulletin Number: 970901981010 A INSTALLATION TOOL FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *YC Bulletin Number: 970901986128 MODIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TO SOFT TOP. *YC Bulletin Number: 970904986485 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON REAR WINDOW INSTALLATION TOOL. *YC Bulletin Number: 971009989717 WARRANTY INFORMATION ON DAMAGE CODING OF WIRING REPAIRS. *YC Bulletin Number: 971101986684 SECURING OF THE CENTER WINDSTOP AT THE ROLLBAR MOUNTING. *YC Bulletin Number: D76 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. *PE Bulletin Number: D77 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. *PE Recalls for 1997 Porsche
1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET NHTSA Campaign ID: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: - 01/26/1998 Potential Units Affected: 8638 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTTOP STRUCTURE CATCH LEVER TENSION CAN EASE RESULTING IN A CRACK.
Consequence:
THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROOF ALIGNMENT AND ROOF LOCKING PINS. IN ADDITION, THE TWO ROOF LOCKING MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. ALSO A NEW SENSOR SYSTEM WITHIN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL PROVIDE AN IMPROVED CONTROL SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IF THE ROOF IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WHEN THE DRIVER DRIVES OFF. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
1997 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET NHTSA Campaign ID: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: - 01/26/1998 Potential Units Affected: 8638 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTTOP STRUCTURE CATCH LEVER TENSION CAN EASE RESULTING IN A CRACK.
Consequence:
THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROOF ALIGNMENT AND ROOF LOCKING PINS. IN ADDITION, THE TWO ROOF LOCKING MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. ALSO A NEW SENSOR SYSTEM WITHIN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL PROVIDE AN IMPROVED CONTROL SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IF THE ROOF IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WHEN THE DRIVER DRIVES OFF. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER NHTSA Campaign ID: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 3217 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER BLOWER, HEADLAMPS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. Manufacture Dates: 10/22/1996 - 07/31/1997 Potential Units Affected: 738 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.
Consequence:
THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE RESULTING IN FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE SELECTOR LEVER.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BEARING SLEEVES OF THE LEVER WITH BEARING SLEEVES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Manufacture Dates: 11/01/1996 - 05/15/2002 Potential Units Affected: 12234 Defect Description:
CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.
Consequence:
IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
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