Maintenance, Self Diagnostics Porsche Boxster S 987

Test drive - maintenance

The following test items are included in the test drive.

Actuate remote control of central locking and check operation.

Seats: check operation of adjustments.

Check footbrake operation and actuation travel.

Start engine, check operation.

Actuate clutch, check operation.

Actuate steering, check operation.

Shift transmission, check operation.

ParkAssist: select reverse gear and check operation.

Activate cruise control during the test drive and check operation.

Actuate PSM switch during the test drive and check operation.

Actuate PASM switch during the test drive and check operation.

Actuate Sport switch during the test drive and check operation.

Check operation of heating adjustment when engine is warm.

Check operation of air-conditioning system when engine is running.

Check operation of instruments.

Brake hoses and lines

Carry out visual inspection for leaks, damage, routing and corrosion.

Brake system: visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear

> The brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad warning indicator lights up, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm.

> Brake discs must be replaced on reaching the wear limits.

Note. If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection) must also be replaced. Replacing the warning contact can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is 2.5 mm. Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the line is worn. However, if only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it.

1. To check the brake pads, remove the wheels. Refer to 44 05 19 Removing and installing wheel - as of MY 2005 (All Models) .

Scheme 1

2. Visually inspect the brake pads for wear -Arrows- (wear limit 2 mm). (Scheme 1)

3. Carry out a visual inspection of the brake discs for wear > 0300IN Running gear maintenance: Visual inspection of brake lines/brake pads/brake discs - section on "Technical values" .

Technical values

Axle joints: checking play and dust boots

1. Check play.

2. Visually inspect the dust boots for damage.

Note. When doing so, the rubber dust boots should be pressed down with the fingers to reveal hidden cracks. If a rubber dust boot leaks, the corresponding joint or control arm must be replaced, because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will destroy the joint.

3. Inspect the dust boots of the axle joints (ball joints) on the wheel suspension (front and rear) as follows

1. Place the vehicle on a lifting platform with the steering lock disengaged.
2. Perform a visual inspection after cleaning.

Note. Over a small area in the vicinity of the brake cover panels, no visual inspection is possible. Check this area by touch.

The procedure for the front axle is as follows

1. Turn the front wheels as far as they will go
2. Perform a visual inspection of the visible surfaces on the left and right
3. After turning the front wheels to the other steering stop, check the other half of each rubber dust boot.

Drive shafts: visual inspection of boots

Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage.

Checking bellows

Note. The bellows on the steering gear can be damaged by outside influences, for example by stone damage or during assembly work. The steering gear can become leaky if dirt or moisture enters a leaky bellows.

Visually inspect bellows for damage.

Tie rod ends: check play and dust bellows

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to 40 Tightening torques for front axle - as of MY 2005 (All Models) .

Note. The rubber dust bellows and tie rods can be damaged by external influences, e. g. stone impact, or during assembly work. If a rubber dust bellow leaks, the joint or the tie rod must be replaced because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will destroy the joint.

2. Check play and dust bellows.

3. Check dust bellows and joints are in working order and free of leaks.

Notes

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt.

Maintenance every 2 years

Maintenance every 4 years

Maintenance after 4 then every 2 years

Maintenance after 4, 8, 10 then every 2 years

Minor maintenance

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. If the mileage for scheduled maintenance is not reached, minor maintenance must be carried out after 2, 6, 10...... years. The terms "inspect" and "check" include all necessary subsequent work such as adjustment, readjustment, corrections and replenishment. They do not include the repair, replacement or overhaul of components or assemblies. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt. Observe the chapter on additional maintenance for this purpose.

Major maintenance

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. If the mileage for scheduled maintenance is not reached, major maintenance must be carried out after 4, 8, 12...... years. The terms "inspect" and "check" include all necessary subsequent work such as adjustments, readjustments, corrections and replenishment. They do not include the repair, replacement or overhaul of components or assemblies. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt. Observe the chapter on additional maintenance for this purpose.

Tools

Designation Type Number Explanation PIWIS tester special tool P 9718

Scheme 2

Reading out and erasing fault memory

> During on-board diagnosis, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System Tester. A battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A must be connected to the vehicle battery.

Scheme 3

The PIWIS tester P 9718 is connected to the vehicle via a diagnostic socket. The diagnostic socket is located inside the vehicle in the vicinity of the driver's A-pillar below the instrument panel.

1. Start the PIWIS Tester P 9718 and follow the instructions on the Tester.

2. Select vehicle type, press >> and start the automatic control unit search.

3. If an asterisk appears in front of the relevant control unit, read out the fault memory and follow the instructions on the Tester.

Additional maintenance of drive belt

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt.

Additional maintenance for spark plugs

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt.

Additional maintenance every 90,000 km/60.000 mls or every 6 years

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt.

Note. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km (6,000 mls) in vehicles which are operated in countries where leaded fuel is used. Maintenance item > Check drive belt< must always be performed 60,000 km (40,000 mls) after replacement of the drive belt.

Additional maintenance every 180,000 km/120,000 mls or every 12 years

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See also:
• 44 05 19 Removing and installing wheel - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 40 Tightening torques for front axle - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 47 08 55 Replacing brake fluid - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 69 01 Airbag diagnosis - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 17 01 55 Engine oil and oil filter change - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 19 01 Checking cooling system - as of MY 2005 (Boxster, Boxster RHD, Boxster S, Boxster S RHD)
• 85 18 19 Removing and installing particle filter - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 01 01 Checking lid and doors - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 24 24 19 Removing and installing air cleaner element - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 46 83 16 Adjusting the parking-brake shoes - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 13 78 19 Removing and installing drive belt - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 28 70 20 Removing and fitting spark plugs - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 34 01 55 Changing transmission oil - as of MY 2005 (Boxster, Boxster RHD)
• 37 02 55 Changing ATF - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• 39 90 55 Changing oil for final drive - as of MY 2005 (All Models)
• > 0300IN Running gear maintenance: Visual inspection of brake lines/brake pads/brake discs - section on "Technical values"