1996 PORSCHE Boxster

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0 Recalls for 1996 PORSCHE Boxster

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87 Service Alerts for 1996 PORSCHE Boxster

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2022-07-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

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2022-07-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.

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2022-07-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.

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2022-03-30 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

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2021-03-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

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2021-12-03 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2021-12-03 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2021-12-03 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Information for PIWIS tester update. #40.750.000 & .030

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2018-05-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.

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2021-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

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2021-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

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2016-02-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Brake noise can vary greatly. The most common brake noise complaint is squeal.

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2016-02-16 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake noise can vary greatly. The most common brake noise complaint is squeal.

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2016-03-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

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2016-03-24 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.

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2021-06-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

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2021-04-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.

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2021-03-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Historical information on Porsche product evolution.

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2021-03-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

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2021-03-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.

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2020-12-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.

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2020-12-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

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2020-12-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

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2018-05-30 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.

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2020-12-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.030

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2020-12-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.020

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2020-12-23 200000 WHEELS

Parts withdrawal information for Winter wheel and tire sets.

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2020-12-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.045

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2020-12-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #39.900.040

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2020-12-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.

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2020-12-08 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced Technical information on brake squeal on all Porsche vehicles.

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2020-10-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.

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2021-01-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about the new PIWIS tester update #39.900.060

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2021-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #39.900.065

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2020-09-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012

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2020-06-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.

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2020-09-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.030

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2020-05-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

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2020-05-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.

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2020-09-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils

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2020-06-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

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2020-06-25 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.

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2020-04-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.

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2020-06-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.

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2020-09-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.020

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2020-06-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.

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2020-06-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.

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2019-12-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

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2019-12-20 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with GPS and PCM 2.1 or older.

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2019-12-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Information about new PIWIS Tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000

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2020-02-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035

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2019-12-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.012

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2020-02-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017

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2019-12-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information about new PIWIS Tester update 39.050.010

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Porsche Intranet posting outlining the Warranty Credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.

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2020-01-07 200000 WHEELS

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2020-01-07 220000 SEATS

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2020-01-07 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-01-30 200000 WHEELS

List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2020-03-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.

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2020-01-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.

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2019-10-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved A40 engine oils for Porsche vehicles.

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2019-10-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS tester updates 38.800.000 &.010

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2019-10-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.020

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2019-10-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New PIWIS Tester update 38.800.030

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated bulletin with the full list of Porsche model type designations.

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2019-12-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated worksheet for Chassis and VIN numbering system. Updated to include 2020 Models including the Taycan.

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2019-06-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Announcement of new Special Tool 9942 for cheching the valve on the coolant reservoir for the 718.

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2019-06-20 063000 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.

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2019-06-19 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.

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2019-09-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the Porsche PIWIS Tester 3

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2019-08-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.

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2019-08-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.020.

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2019-08-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Bulletin outlining PIWIS Tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.

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2019-09-18 110000 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

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2019-06-10 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.

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