How to REPLACE THE STARTER on a Porsche Boxster 986

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This video shows you how to replace the starter motor on a Porsche Boxster 986. It's also relevant for a Cayman 987 or a 911 996 and possibly the 997.
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@thevintagetraveler2681 4 күн бұрын

I just did this in under 2 hours start to finish… you can save a lot of time if you have a 15mm ratcheting flat wrench for the lower bolt on the starter. Move the breather tube to the side and you can access it. Once it is loose you can remove with your fingers.

@HelpMeDIY 4 күн бұрын

+@thevintagetraveler2681 thanks for the tips! 🍻

@JackBeckman 2 жыл бұрын

Very timely for me, my starter is going (making the high-speed whine every 4th start or so). This has convinced me to once again let my mechanic do it (mostly because of my skill level) but at least I now know the effort required. I have more cash than skill. I have replaced starters in the past, but I think my days of contorting in an engine bay - esp. a mid-engine bay - are long past.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Jack Beckman nothing wrong with knowing your limits 😉🍻

@AB-nb2ic 7 ай бұрын

BEST 986 Channel!! Thank you!!

@HelpMeDIY 7 ай бұрын

+@AB-nb2ic ❤️🎉🍻

@antech555 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to remove the hard to reach bolt from the top. just remove the plastic pipe that's in the way. I got a ratchet and socket in there. Hand can reach in there to feed the bolt back in.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+bruce achiles good to know, thanks!

@stampedetrail2003 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez man wow. Thank you. Update. Replaced the starter, car has an intermittent no-crank issue, basically you have to attempt to start it around 6 to 20 times before it cranks over, so, I replaced the starter. Well, thanks to your videos that wasn't that bad, especially the tip about removing the back cover to access that irritatingly irritating bolt. And fixed up a few other things like the air filter and MAF sensor. Well, that's cool, I did have the high-pitched squeal at start up that indicated that the starter was on its way out, but replacing the starter didn't fix the no-crank issue. So far I've replaced the ignition switch, starter relay, and the starter, no joy. Recently pulled the immobilizer computer and found a bunch of corrosion on that thing so, perhaps, that's the reason. Anyway, appreciate your content my friend.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Brian Miller & Sylvia you’re welcome 🍻

@RickBeacham Жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out? @Brian & Sylvia

@benyatrock Жыл бұрын

My 1999 Boxster has the random no crank issue. It's driving me nuts...did you get yours figured out?

@benyatrock 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I hate to be a pest, but did you ever get your random no crank issue figured out?

@stampedetrail2003 11 ай бұрын

@@benyatrock Yes check the other replies. It was the immobilizer, got a new one from ECU specialists in Florida.

@RickBeacham Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good quality video as always. I'm attempting this fix myself... I'm not a mechanic but its time to learn how to be one...

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Rick Beacham same here! This is the channel for you 😆

@michaellong2661 Жыл бұрын

This doesn't look so bad. -me, 15 minutes before it turns into an absolute nightmare Lol my starter is going, so I very much appreciate the guidance here.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Michael Long hahaha. It’s bad 😬

@rikaguilera2 2 жыл бұрын

That is the EXACT same system I installed on my 986 last week. I wish you would have recorded some sound clips though. Yes, very cost effective system, but it is high quality and sounds great. Looking forward to more of your videos.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Rik Aguilera this comment seems to be on my starter replacement video, unless KZfaq is glitching, so I’m not sure what sounds great 😂

@rikaguilera2 2 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY hmmm, that is weird. I actually haven't seen your starter video yet.. I did comment on a Porsche exhaust video. I do love your videos though. Have watched a lot of them.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@rikaguilera2 yeah that’s weird. Makes more sense now though 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Matthew-xg2gn 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta do a vid on cleaning the engine! I’m sure a lot of us Boxster guys would like it

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Matthew I might eventually… just gets dirty so fast 😬

@Matthew-xg2gn 2 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY oh trust me I know 😂 I just try to not look at it when I don’t need to, out of sight out of mind

@RealCameronP 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing car looks sweet just got done dropping the motor out of my 01 going to be putting a 3.2 in it after building it sometime this week

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+RealCameronP thanks! Good luck with that!

@frederickschulze8014 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? Sounds like you basically converted your Boxster to a Boxster S

@jimlong527 2 жыл бұрын

Always a challenge but worth knowing you car much better.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Jim Long 🍻

@JoeCoool59 2 жыл бұрын

If your Boxster is a Tiptronic, the reason for the longer starter is that the longer one is a high output model. It’s 1.8 kW versus 1.7 kW.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Hoag it’s a manual, but thanks for the info!

@keepsmiling1484 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video thanks, as I also now have the squeeling starter. Next job to tackle, but in the meantime trying to fathom why my windscreen wash light stays on. Searched all over for a vid on removing the wash reservoir and inspecting/replacing parts but only found one very poor unclear video, unlike your very informative clear vids. Potential suggestion for another vid perhaps, as sure it would be popular????

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Keep Smiling thank you! 🍻 I have a lot of projects pulled up but I’ll try to remember that for later. Thanks for thinking of me 😉

@pear44ms Жыл бұрын

Did you notice a very small tube installed on on the bottom of the rubber sleeve on the passenger side of the throttle body. Porsche built the car with it so it must setve a vaccum of some sort. I will be re-installing my new starter tomorrow. I just followed you removal video and it was very accurate ! You did a fantastic job. I also ordered the 101 Boxster book. Thank for a job well done. Have you done your IMS bearing yet ?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Marquis Sivels you’re welcome! Haven’t replaced one yet… removed one (with the engine out) in my Broken Boxster Battle series 😁🍻

@MattDavoudi 4 ай бұрын

Great and timeless video! May I ask where did you order the starter from? Tried to look up the part number online and it seems out of stuck everywhere.

@HelpMeDIY 4 ай бұрын

+@MattDavoudi thank you! Unless I put a link in the description I have no idea where I got it now, sorry!

@hawkinsjd11 2 жыл бұрын

still trying to figure out why my car chirps like a fire detector on cold start. not sure I want to tackle this until it gets worse. though. Good video as always.

@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

+Jess H thanks!

@davidshaw164 11 ай бұрын

Coming back to an old video… what exactly were the symptoms of your failing starter? I’ve had this disconcerting squeal right after starting my 98’ that I think is either the starter not disengaging or belt squealing… I’d appreciate any help!

@HelpMeDIY 11 ай бұрын

+David Shaw that was my symptom, the squeal

@davidshaw164 11 ай бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY thanks for the quick reply! Looks like I’ll be finagling some extensions through my engine lol…

@sambyf2445 Жыл бұрын

I changed my starter motor on my 3.4 Boxster S, the car starts fine now, however, a new problem I had developed is that the car is shattering idle and gasping from the exhaust pipe. I took the car for a drive and it turned off for me three times. Any suggestions or thoughts?

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

+Samby F hmm maybe someone better at diagnostics than me can chime in

@sambyf2445 Жыл бұрын

Latest update. Had someone check it over (mobile recovery) and they identities a hissing sound coming from the engine bay - possibly an air leak but we couldn’t find where from. Car driving a bit better now but still choking at idle.

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

@@sambyf2445 I have a video on detecting leaks using smoke 😉

@sambyf2445 Жыл бұрын

For the sake of good order, and to save someone else this bother. I have a 987 2006 boxster 3.4s. When attaching the plenum back on, there is a rubber ring which bridges / covers the gap and is locked down with silver ring clamps. Underneath, where you cannot see, there is a small pipe / wire which can get caught between the rubber ring and the plenum edge, mine got caught and therefore left a gap. That was the hissing sound. User error and it took me the third attempt to find the issue, but sometimes just stripping back to the beginning and going through the basic steps is a winner!

@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын

@@sambyf2445 ah yes! I’ve almost done that several times.