2006 Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster 2006

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2006 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (9%)

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2006 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

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

33000 mi

US $100
Dead battery. Used faulty meter to check. Resulted in bonky electronics. Fixed with new battery and used Durametric to verify and reset all false codes. Otherwise.. perfect car. 

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2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

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

28600 mi

US $50
horn inoperative 

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2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

34100 mi

C $1280
bad cell in battery 
42700 mi

US $240
Bad brake switch. Caused PSM & ABS warnings on dash and car had no brake lights. 
32000 mi

US $385
Power window Register 
40300 mi

C $300
front trunk latch sensor faulty, caused warning light even though latch securely closed - assembly replaced 
42160 mi AC not working (blowing hot air). Shop confirmed that freon gas was missing but could not locate leak. Decided to purge AC, refill and add colorant. AC is now working well, but presumed leak pobably still present. Will be checked again. 
39000 mi

US $600
An acute problem with sound system: heavy bass noise in the system. Diagnosed as a faulty amplifier, which had to be replaced. Left rear brake light failed and had to be replaced. 
19840 mi

C $320
driver window motor sensors not working properly 
30000 mi

US $500
Fuel tank gauge not working reliably. 
62000 mi

US $400
TPMS System failure. All 4 TPMS monitors within wheels failed at 61K miles 
65000 mi

US $1100
Condenser was punctured by a rock while driving on the interstate. 
91000 mi

US $1200
Tire pressure sensors needed replacement 

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2006 Porsche Boxster Electrical Problems

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