Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Porsche Boxster


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 1997 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated the ignition switch was cracked and causing electrical failures to the air conditioner, wipers and head lights. The contact notices a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v113000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was advised that   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Consumer had vehicle serviced because of white smoke from tailpipe. Dealer could not find anything wrong. Consumer drove vehicle home from dealer. After about 35 minutes, he was stopped by guard of his community, who saw fire coming from rear of vehicle.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Purchased a 1997 Porsche Boxster approx 1 month ago. Went to start the vehicle and the battery was dead. Charged up the batter and noticed that when the vehicle is turned on there was no air conditioning, windshield wipers didn't work.   Read details...


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