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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2002 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (34%)
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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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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