Topbox Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Medic-one said: I take it that's a common problem with these roofs ? Yes, it is, there is scope to put more tension in the elastic by design, however there comes a point when the elastic needs to be replaced. That car is in the increased tension age bracket, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Medic-one said: take it that's a common problem with these roofs ? Have a look at this. Very easy fix with staples or a bit of sewing. I used some new button hole elastic on mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverinemac Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) How did you get on? @Medic-one Never-mind have just caught up. Looks nice .... good luck with purchase Edited April 25, 2021 by wolverinemac Need to learn to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 2 hours ago, red rocket said: Have a look at this. Very easy fix with staples or a bit of sewing. I used some new button hole elastic on mine. Cheers, that's very handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Medic-one said: Cheers, that's very handy! I did mine with staples having tried to sew the elastic. At some point i just decided it wasn't worth my elemantary sewing skills and purchased a heavy duty stapler with staples from Amazon. Have loads of the elastic left over, so If you do buy, drop me a PM and I will post some to you free of charge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 That's very kind, cheers Pinewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Inquisitive forum member inquiry...... when does the car go in to have the battery drain issue looked at? - keen to understand what that problem was ( all knowledge good ). Hope its soon and you get the car in your hands in the shortest possible time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 yes, lots of advice on here and YouTube videos as well - you can either replace the elastic with new or shorten it - its a 5-10min job once you get used to where everything is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul P said: Inquisitive forum member inquiry...... when does the car go in to have the battery drain issue looked at? - keen to understand what that problem was ( all knowledge good ). Hope its soon and you get the car in your hands in the shortest possible time.. It's in now! I'm at work waiting for an update. If all goes well I can pick it up on Friday! I'm nervous and excited at the same time! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 So Porsche rang the previous owner late this afternoon and said "they found a problem but they've not managed to get to the source of it yet. However everything has been reset and they're leaving it on the computer overnight". Not sure why it needs to be overnight, but then I don't know anything about car electronics. Current owner said he's not had any more battery/starting issue's since I went to view the car 2 weeks ago, and that he has been measuring the voltage every day and that's it's been fine every day, so hopefully we get the all clear tomorrow and I can still pick it up on friday! 🤞🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Medic-one said: So Porsche rang the previous owner late this afternoon and said "they found a problem but they've not managed to get to the source of it yet. However everything has been reset and they're leaving it on the computer overnight". Not sure why it needs to be overnight, but then I don't know anything about car electronics. Current owner said he's not had any more battery/starting issue's since I went to view the car 2 weeks ago, and that he has been measuring the voltage every day and that's it's been fine every day, so hopefully we get the all clear tomorrow and I can still pick it up on friday! 🤞🤞 The boxster has various subsystems that close down over time. the most obvious is turn it off and lock it. 20 mins later sone bits go to sleep. (Ciggy lighter) and some other subsystems. also there’s a cycle for engine compartment fans and whatever I think there is then another further shutdown after a couple of hours (don’t know what goes quiet then ) then there is a 7 day shutdown of the the remote door opening receiver i think the overnight thing is just to check that everything sleeps. if you Google for “pocom Porsche” there’s a diag tool that has a whole section on “what drains the battery”. I can’t find the link on my phone at the moment but it makes sense. sounds like you have a hard call. If they haven’t fixed anything then if you buy it then it’s your problem. All I can offer is 1) this forum will help if they can 2) I am in north Kent and I have the Porsche diags kit - rank amateur but if it comes to it happy to plug in and try stuff if it helps. goid luck. Excited for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Paul P said: The boxster has various subsystems that close down over time. the most obvious is turn it off and lock it. 20 mins later sone bits go to sleep. (Ciggy lighter) and some other subsystems. also there’s a cycle for engine compartment fans and whatever I think there is then another further shutdown after a couple of hours (don’t know what goes quiet then ) then there is a 7 day shutdown of the the remote door opening receiver i think the overnight thing is just to check that everything sleeps. if you Google for “pocom Porsche” there’s a diag tool that has a whole section on “what drains the battery”. I can’t find the link on my phone at the moment but it makes sense. sounds like you have a hard call. If they haven’t fixed anything then if you buy it then it’s your problem. All I can offer is 1) this forum will help if they can 2) I am in north Kent and I have the Porsche diags kit - rank amateur but if it comes to it happy to plug in and try stuff if it helps. goid luck. Excited for you. That's very kind of you Paul, thank you very much. What a great little community this is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Medic-one said: That's very kind of you Paul, thank you very much. What a great little community this is! That’s true. Huge egos, tons of enthusiasm, lots of knowledge, a predilection to sarcasm but a genuine spirit of “let’s help you enjoy it”. when you get it remember there are no stupid questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 But wow can we help with the stupid answers. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: But wow can we help with the stupid answers. Some better than others..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entdgc Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Medic-one said: So Porsche rang the previous owner late this afternoon and said "they found a problem but they've not managed to get to the source of it yet. However everything has been reset and they're leaving it on the computer overnight". My money is on the tracker (if it has one fitted).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 So Porsche thinks it's either the PCM or the heater unit, but stated that the battery has been fine now, and especially if it's gonna go on a CTEK when not it use it shouldn't give any problems. Previous owner noticed some stains on the heater unit when he bought it, very likely from coffee spilled from the cup holders and bought a replacement one of Ebay when he first had this problem, and he had a sparky look at and 'fix' the PCM, so if either the heater was faulty or the PCM wasn't repaired then that would explain why it's still likely one of those. He's knocked £ 750, of the price, which should help sort out the problem if it was to come up again, but hopefully al is well for now, and I can finally pick it up tomorrow! 🙌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Medic-one said: So Porsche thinks it's either the PCM or the heater unit, but stated that the battery has been fine now, and especially if it's gonna go on a CTEK when not it use it shouldn't give any problems. Previous owner noticed some stains on the heater unit when he bought it, very likely from coffee spilled from the cup holders and bought a replacement one of Ebay when he first had this problem, and he had a sparky look at and 'fix' the PCM, so if either the heater was faulty or the PCM wasn't repaired then that would explain why it's still likely one of those. He's knocked £ 750, of the price, which should help sort out the problem if it was to come up again, but hopefully al is well for now, and I can finally pick it up tomorrow! 🙌 Part of me says I'd want that sorted but it's your money, your rules and I'm very pleased for you that you're picking it up tomorrow. I hope it all works out and please post some of own pics with Imgur/Flickr etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Enjoy and if the demon comes back we will try and help. pleased for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic-one Posted May 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 22 hours ago, iborguk said: I hope it all works out and please post some of own pics with Imgur/Flickr etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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