norcal_tom

Hi,

This is my first post to the forums. I own a '99 986 and have been just hiding out for a while. We just bought a '91 C2 cab, GP white (the fast color) with a tip. I have a couple of ?'s about and am sure I can get the help I need here.



On the tip indicator light, the red light only displays when the running or headlights are on. Is it supposed to be on all the time? If so, where would I start looking?

Can the A.C. be turned on any time? or only when the OAT is high enough?

The ashtray wont stay closed. Is there a fix for this?

This is pretty much going to be the wifes car ( i am so f-ing JEALOUS!!!) and she really has only two requests, it has to be pretty, and when she turns the key, it has to go.

I'll post some photos in a bit.

Thanks for any help!!

Tom

J-F-O

Welcome to the board

The ashtray in a common problem on early 964

Great place to put a cell phone or sun glasses

I had my mechanic fix it

Other people on this board may be able to explain how to do this

norcal_tom

Here are a few pics. from the night we picked it up. It was raining sideways..















They are REALLY crappy. I will get better ones up after the detail this weekend.

norcal_tom

Spent all morning getting her cleaned up......

mojorizing

NorCal Rules!!!! ok, got that out of the way...

This post to answer your missing TIP gear position lights....

They're lite from the same circuit as the interior lights.

jim_l

welcome, my tip did that it was a blown fuse, the interior light is on the same fuse.
reff this on the ash tray https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=60243
and how many buttons on your climate control unit 1 or 2 ? if i push mine in the ac will come on no matter what the temp is. not that its like really cold or anything.

norcal_tom

The blown fuse makes total sense, as the interior light doesn't work. The AC has only one button, the clutch isn't engaging so it's probably low or no freon. The PO had it charged a while back so it more than likely has a slow leak .

Thanks for the links!!!!

Tom

jim_l

you can check this thread on the ac, its a wire in the engine area thats easy to bump and disconnect https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=60243
else if its a r12 unit upgrade it to r135 while your fixing the leak.

norcal_tom

Ashtray and tip light fixed!! The ac is going to take a bit more work. No worries though, don't need it for a while. Now I have to replace the deck lid struts. Those look like they are going to SUCK.
Thanks again for all of the help.

I love the handling of the boxster, but man, once this sweetheart gets past 4500--- HOLY CRAP!!!
The pull and song are just ...... you guys know

psiegel

Your wife has a nice car. Good for you

jimq

nice car