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Hello. It sounds like your 2002 Porsche Boxster lost all battery power. This occurs when the alternator fails (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement) and causes the battery to die. It is a common issue. The battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement) must first be checked and then replaced...
If you feel like the vehicle is flooded, try smelling the tailpipe for gas fumes after trying to start the vehicle. You can also try putting the vehicle in "clear flood mode", or "clear out mode" by holding the gas...
A vehicle that won't move in any gear indicates either the transmission is low on fluid, or there is an internal problem. The electronic transmission controls can essentially be ruled out. The 4F50N transmission found in your vehicle has some...
If you request a parasitic power draw diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) the responding certified mechanic will track this down for you and let you know of the required repair. First, the battery needs to be load tested to exclude the possibility that...
The tensioner on your vehicle should move more than this. You need to start by checking the drive belt routing. If the belt is not routed right then it will appear that the tensioner is not moving enough. If the...
Hi There, It sounds like your vehicle tends to overheat when sitting at an idle more often than when driving at highway speeds. It sounds like you may have a faulty coolant fan relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement). The coolant fan relay helps...
Hi there. One item that is often overlooked is the heater core. The coolant flows from the engine, through the heater core to supply heat for the heating system. It is possible that the heater core is blocked with debris;...
The fuse box on this vehicle is know for having internal failures for some circuits for the relays circuit board. The only repair is if fuse box is bad is to replace the fuse box. If you have the circuit...
The radiator fan will be controlled by the engine ECU (electronic control unit) through a relay. The relay is most likely your problem. When the fan shuts off, it can cause a small arc on the relay points that will...