Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Porsche Boxster

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Porsche Boxster. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Porsche Boxster


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Porsche Boxster

The Ignition Switch problem

I recently purchased the 1998 Porsche Boxster, automatic transmission, and have discovered a latent defect which pcna designates a305, and ntsb has additional recalls relating to the same defective part on the same model and year involving the ignition switch and attached ignition assembly.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

My vehicle had only approximately 65,000 miles when the horn started to malfunction. The horn started to routinely deploy on its own. In the short term I had to have it disconnected by my regular mechanic so I could continue to operate the car.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times. Cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable top motors out of adjustment causing noise on the right side,ecu had to be recoded to accept key head, left headlight lense reflector replaced, the air   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Porsche Boxster model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of Boxster Cars
Fuel Economy of Boxster Vehicles
Boxster Service Bulletins
Boxster Safety Recalls
Boxster Defect Investigations