Boxster (986) F6-2.7L (2000)
Engine Oil Filler / Breather Cap: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - MIL ON/Oil Leaks/Rough Idle
Boxster
9/00 1715
Binder - 1, Engine, Part 2
12-22-00
New Design Oil Filler Hose
Vehicle Type:
Boxster, Boxster S
Model Year:
As of 1997 (V) / 2000 (Y)
Concern:
Oil filler hose between the crankcase and the service unit.
Information:
The oil filler hose (arrow, figure 1) can crack causing the following conditions:
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Check Engine warning light lights up.
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Engine oil leak on the crankcase in the area of the oil filler hose.
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Rough running (rough idling, increased idle speed).
As a result of the incoming secondary air, the following fault code~ may be stored in the DME fault memory:
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DME 5.2, P1123 to P1130
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DME 7.2, P1126, P1128, P1130, P1133
The new style hose was installed in production as of August 18, 2000 from the following VINs:
98 31S 62 0152 - Boxster
98 61S 66 0156 - Boxster S
98 81U 62 0474 - Boxster
98 91U 66 0382 - Boxster S
In case of complaints, the new style hose should be installed.
Parts Information:
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