2004 Porsche Boxster SPorsche Boxster S 2004

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2004 Porsche Boxster S, manufacturered by Dr. Ing. H.c.f. Porsche Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
PorscheWP0 Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
15 - 18 MPG24 - 27 MPG423.19 - 493.72 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2004 Porsche Boxster S?
     - The 2004 Porsche Boxster S has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 27 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S is $3150.
  • Where is the 2004 Porsche Boxster S produced?
     - The 2004 Porsche Boxster S is produced in Uusikaupunki -, Finland.
  • Are there recalls for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2004 Porsche Boxster S, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2004 Porsche Boxster S?
     - The 2004 Porsche Boxster S has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 2004 Porsche Boxster S have?
     - The 2004 Porsche Boxster S has 225 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 231475 [USA]: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 85778 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details

  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id19382
    Model name (carline)Boxster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.3
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.3494
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013

  • Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id19383
    Model name (carline)Boxster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 119.6707
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.3481
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013

  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster S

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id19384
    Model name (carline)Boxster S
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.4
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.8
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013

  • Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive Boxster S

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id19385
    Model name (carline)Boxster S
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 119.1479
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.6973
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • No. 09-24 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until my2020
  • No. 06-09-4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical information for evaluating over-revving events
  • No. 2404 - POWER TRAIN: Special tools and equipment information for the boxster, cayman, 911, and panamera
  • No. 2403 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Special tools and equipment information for brake caliper pins for the 911, boxster, and cayman
  • PIWIS2401j - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information for piwis tester update 42.500.020
  • PIWIS2302s - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.050 & .052
  • No. 35-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche a40 engine oils
  • No. 33-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche c30 engine oils
  • No. 32-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2302r - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.040 & .041
  • PIWIS2302q - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.035
  • PIWIS2302p - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.030 - .032
  • No. D654 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069ey and 9j0877069dy
  • PIWIS2302h - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Special tools and equipment information on piwis tester update 42.250.050
  • PIWIS2302g - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.045
  • PIWIS2302f - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.042
  • PIWIS2302e - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information piwis tester update 42.250.040
  • PIWIS2302d - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.032
  • PIWIS2302C - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.030
  • PIWIS2302b - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.025
  • PIWIS2302a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.020 & .022
  • No. 2314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for all porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
  • No. 19-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 18-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils.
  • No. 17-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c30 engine oils.
  • No. 16-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils.
  • PIWIS2301az - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
  • No. 2313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for the pico oscilloscope extended functionality
  • No. D5 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
  • No. 14-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
  • PIWIS2301as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
  • PIWIS2301ar - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
  • PIWIS2301aq - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.048
  • PIWIS2301ap - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.040
  • PIWIS2301ao - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.035
  • No. 2311 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the vas5237
  • No. 02-23-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for approved engine c20 engine oils.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Product knowledge for the porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
  • No. 199-22 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Information on anb4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights
  • PIWIS2301k - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.750.045 & .046
  • No. 2303 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
  • No. 05-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine a40 oils for all porsche models that use a40 oil.
  • No. 04-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 oils for all porsche models that use c40 oil.
  • No. 03-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for all porsche models that use c30 oil.
  • No. 199-22 - VISIBILITY: Technical information for anb4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights
  • No. 2234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
  • No. 17D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "evolution porsche 1948-2006".
  • No. 1758.4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
  • PIWIS2202b - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.500.020 & .022
  • No. D618.1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
  • PIWIS2201au - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2201at - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.050
  • PIWIS2201as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.045.
  • No. D615 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
  • PIWIS2201ar - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.040
  • No. 1804.1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
  • PIWIS2201an - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 33-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c20 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 31-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 36-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 35-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for porsche models using c30 oils.
  • No. 22100 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information for vas 5161a tool kit for valve cotter r&i and cylinder head repair
  • No. 1801.4 - BRAKES (PWS): Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
  • No. 40-22-2 - EQUIPMENT: Technical information for the convertible top mechanism replacement: rework required before installation.
  • No. 89-11 - SUSPENSION: Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.
  • No. 06-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until my2020. (starting back at my1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.
  • PIWIS2101bc - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update. #40.750.000 & .030
  • No. 56-20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instructions on the porsche classic communication management plus - pccm plus
  • No. 2112 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on new redline dual purpose diagnostic leak locator.
  • No. 59-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche models using c20 oil.
  • No. 60-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles using c30 oil.
  • No. 61-21 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models using c40 oil.
  • No. 63-20 - WHEELS: List of approved wheels, tires, and spacers for the 986 generation boxster.
  • PIWIS2101ac - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester update #40.300.020.
  • PIWIS2101ab - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update #40.300.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2101aa - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester update #40.250.040
  • No. D13.2 - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester program for independent repair facilities.
  • PIWIS2101z - EQUIPMENT: Information on porsche piwis tester update #40.250.030 & .035.
  • ATIALL41605 - BRAKES (PWS): Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
  • ATIALL41604 - EQUIPMENT: 2003 to present all with tire pressure monitoring system.
  • ATIALL1601 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1997 to present - vehicle analysis log types - in an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof val creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the val creation menu.
  • No. 17-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for new and classic porsche models.
  • PIWIS2101y - EQUIPMENT: Information on porsche piwis tester iii online update 40.200.020.
  • PIWIS2101x - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on porsche piwis tester iii online update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.
  • No. 52-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Historical information on porsche product evolution.
  • No. 13-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 style engine oils for classic and new porsche models since 1984.
  • No. 09-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 08-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 07-21-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all new and classic porsche vehicles my1984 and newer.
  • No. 03-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all new and classic porsche models 1984 and newer.
  • PIWIS2102j - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
  • 122-S6Q2R-06 - BRAKES (PWS): Resubmitting at request of mr. Bernard hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all porsche vehicles.
  • No. 1820.1 - STRUCTURE: Special tools information on a measuring and alignment system.
  • No. 54-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche models.
  • No. 53-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles.
  • No. 2000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Advanced technical information on a nvh lubrication kit.
  • No. 31-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models since 2003.
  • PIWIS2001af - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on piwis tester iii online update 39.700.030
  • PIWIS2001ad - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on piwis tester iii online update 39.700.020
  • No. 33-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2001ac - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on piwis tester iii online update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 56-20 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT: Information on classic radio options for the 996 and 986 models.
  • Charging lockup - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Document showing the evolution of porsche vehicles since 1948.
  • PIWIS2001v - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information on new piwis tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
  • No. 19-20 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.
  • No. 16-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
  • 122-M8J3B-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for all porsche models since 1984.
  • 122-F4J4K-04 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models.
  • 122-H6D8D-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining new piwis tester update 39.100.030 & .035
  • 122-V4J2F-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
  • 122-T9S3B-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-Z2X7A-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-S7K8Z-02 - WHEELS: List of approved a40 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-T6A9F-02 - ENGINE (PWS): Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in recall and workshop campaigns.
  • 122-H6M8Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Porsche intranet posting outlining the warranty credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
  • 122-H4F7Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated worksheet for chassis and vin numbering system. Updated to include 2020 models including the taycan.
  • 122-L7Q9T-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated bulletin with the full list of porsche model type designations.
  • 122-A9R3U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.010
  • 122-S2J9B-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.012
  • 122-Y9Z9P-01 - EQUIPMENT: Information about new piwis tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
  • 122-M6J2U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about piwis tester update 39.000.020
  • 122-F5T6X-01 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with gps and pcm 2.1 or older.
  • 122-A7G3D-12 - EQUIPMENT: List of valid advanced technical information bulletins (atis) as of 11/22/2019
  • 122-S3R9Q-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.030
  • 122-H6S4J-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.020
  • 122-D4N9X-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
  • 122-G2B4B-11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 engine oils for porsche vehicles.
  • 122-Z3C2E-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Announcement of new tech live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
  • 122-L8R6J-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the porsche piwis tester 3
  • 122-Z6Y7L-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
  • 122-E4R8U-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.020.
  • 122-B3Y6H-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
  • 122-F7A6N-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Announcement of new special tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.
  • 122-X2X7N-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. All coolant tools will be moved to the "coolant cart" because they need to be housed
  • 122-V5F8X-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.
  • 122-V3B6B-07 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on vas 581005p r1234yf service units for air conditioning.
  • 122-W9D2T-07 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Instructions for using vas 581005p in order to chech and service r1234yf air conditioning unit.
  • 122-U4T9K-05 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS: Subject: replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs information: coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: during repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar des
  • 122-X9V7W-05 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS: Subject: replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs information: coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. Notes: during repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar de
  • 122-N7K2Y-06 - ENGINE (PWS): Concerns: ignition coil with part nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 information: procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. Cracks in the ignition coil housing (figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running
  • TI-58-12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Porsche: procedural information provided regarding the replacing of faulty cracked ignition coils on certain vehicles. Model 1997-2013 boxster (986), boxster/cayman (987), carrera (996 & 997). *pe
  • TI-39-12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on. *pe
  • PK-D8-16 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
  • TI-4-05-6 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE: Porsche: diagnostic trouble codes in airbag control unit. Airbag warning light activated in multifunction display. Fault codes 8023; 8024; 8027; 8028; 8030; 8034; 8049; 801a, 801b, 801c, 80e0; 80e1; 80e2; 8038 or 808a in the fault memory
  • D77 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING: Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
  • D76 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Parts withdrawn. Porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
  • 8 - CHILD SEAT: Current child seat overview. *tt
  • 101005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb
  • 1359 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt
  • 105 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position. *tt
  • 0402 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR: Connection rod (front & rear) for stabilizer. *tc porsche. *tt
  • 423 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Flat receptacle of xe relay socket. *tc
  • 304 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Modified wheel fastening bolts. *mj
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
DisplacementCC2700.0
DisplacementCI164.76410905577
DisplacementL2.7
Doors2
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP225
EngineKW167.7825
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
MakePORSCHE
MakeID584
ManufacturerDR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG
Manufacturer Id13510
ModelBoxster
ModelID7847
Model Year2004
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakePorsche
NCSA Model986/Boxster
NoteGVWR: 3,527 - 3,649 lbs
Other Restraint System InfoRestraint System: Passive
Plant CityUUSIKAUPUNKI
Plant Company NameValmet
Plant CountryFINLAND
VINWP0CA29874U620132
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
More information on VIN Requirements can be found at Title 49
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20120426

The intermediate shaft bearing when out and spread metal shaving throughout the engine. This caused a catastrophic engine failure. I have to have the car towed to the mechanic and will have to have an engine rebuild. The car has been service according to the company provided service manual. I called porsche usa to see if they woudl do anything about the failure, since this has been a documented problem with certain porsches, but the company would not help. *tt

NoNoN NoneNone20110419

2004 porsche boxster, 58-60k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at 10 mi/hr. Engine stalled; was able to restart and drive a few feet, but badly missing. Loud clanging noise from engine. No smoke. Oil drained from car when tilted on towtruck. Dealer found intermediate shaft (ims) failure; required engine replacement at $18k. Dealer said they had seen a significant number of ims failures (but porsche has not notified owners). No injuries, but certainly engine failure like this could have serious consequences at freeway speeds. Porsche forums on internet show frequency of failures from this defect (poorly designed bearing assembly on ims) is very high, as much as 8-11% in one forum poll. Defect found in my97-08. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20090501

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 porsche boxster. When accelerating from a stop light at 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the ims (intermediate shaft) failed, which caused the engine to fail. It would cost $16,000-$20,000 to replace. The manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the failure because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. The failure and current mileages were 20468. Updated 05/27/09. *lj the intermediate shaft bolt broke which caused the engine to fail. Updated 05/28/09.*jb

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WP0CA29874U6201322004BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CA29894S6202902004BoxsterSTUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN , GERMANY
WP0CA29894U6204862004BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CB29884S6603252004BoxsterSTUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN , GERMANY
WP0CA29874U6206952004BoxsterUUSIKAUPUNKI , FINLAND
WP0CB29804S6605312004BoxsterSTUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN , GERMANY

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