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2002 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2002 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Porsche Boxster

Engine not specified

65000 mi

US $2000
Alternator went out 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 6-speed manual RWD

62000 mi

US $500
The front trunk release is working intermittently. I have not yet fixed it. 
41000 mi

US $550
Airbag warning light. Diagnose problem. Order seatbelt buckle and wiring harness. Driver seat heater not functioning. Heater element ordered. Parts installed - seatbelt buckle and wiring harness. Driver seat heater element installed. 
60000 mi Fuel gauge not working. Indie had snagged sender when replacing fuel pump in previous repair. Used zip ties to hold cables, solved. 
72000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter 
19000 mi

US $54
Alternator voltage regulator died and was replaced with Bosch unit. Alternator voltage regulator needed replacement. 
61000 mi

US $900
Replaced both window regulators. 
60000 mi

US $25
Ignition key stuck in lock. When able to forcefully remove, some of the accessories stayed on and drain battery overnight. Ordered new electrical part that plugs into rear of dash lock $25, and installed myself, problem solved. 
60000 mi

US $100
Faulty (removeable) Faceplate on Porsche Becker Radio. Replaced same with one (like new) fron Ebay! Worked Perfectly. 
60000 mi

US $300
Window (drivers side)would go down when door was opened & latch pulled but not stay down the 1/2 inch to clear top. replaced window actuator from Ebay. Total Cost $50. Total Time 3 hrs. 
49300 mi

US $637
Fuel level sender in gas tank stopped working. Diagnosed as faulty, and replaced. 1 trip to dealer for diagnosis (1 hour) and 1 trip for replacement after waiting 1 week for parts ($305). Works fine now. 
58000 mi

US $940
Replace immobilizer module under drivers seat after it got wet in downpour. Car would not start as anti theft unit was shorted out by water. 
69000 mi horn not working fixed 
19000 mi rear main seal, passenger window regulator 
74000 mi

US $120
Replaced door latch assembly with micro switch 
81000 mi

US $1000
Alternator not charging. Replaced alternator. 
59000 mi

US $19
Headlight replacement 
71000 mi

US $225
Replaced alternator Replaced wiper motor 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

250-horsepower 3.2L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

79980 mi

C $10
Replaced five tail light bulbs. Took about ten minutes per side. 
66960 mi

A $600
Alternator needed to be replaced 
60000 mi

US $100
Symptom was intermittent low beam headlight operation. Diagnosed with help from PedrosBoard.com and determined problem was light switch. Replaces switch myself with instructions from Pedrosgarage.com 
64000 mi

US $25
Replaced brake light switch by brake pedal. 2 hours to diagnose and replace the switch. Part cost $25. 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $50
Left rear turn signal bulb burned out 
60000 mi

US $1000
Routine AC evacuation and recharge. 
203900 mi Alternator failed. 

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2002 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

217-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

75640 mi Replaced 2 headlight bulbs. Fixed a rattle in the exhaust (heat shield.) 
41500 mi

US $100
Headlight switch 
42500 mi

US $15
electrical connector for ignition switch 
41540 mi

C $680
Changed passenger window regulator and brake pads. Still love the car. 
49000 mi

US $400
My keyless entry remote also does not work (pretty common issue with the circuit board inside the key fob goes bad). I have no plan on fixing them (dealer want $250 per key and $95 to program it). 
57000 mi

US $600
A/C system shutting down on moderate acceleration Added refrigerant, replaced low speed fan and low speed fan relay 
64200 mi Power mirrors did not work. Checked fuse and appeared good. Pulled switch and tested. Voltage present under no load. When switch plugged in, voltage dropped. Pulled fuse to inspect and found corroded tabs. Replaced fuse, mirrors fixed. 
72000 mi

US $130
Headlight switch failed 
74000 mi

US $105
Window regulator, not motor, failed. Window operation was erratic, would go down when up button was pressed, etc. Replaced regulator. 
32000 mi

US $1000
Replaced alternator 
50000 mi

US $4500
The starter was making noise. 
129000 mi

US $2500
The AC condenser needed replacement, $1200. 

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2002 Porsche Boxster Electrical Problems

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