These videos are great. I just picked up my 1999 Boxster this week and will be watching and then doing. Thank you very much.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Costello always glad to help, thanks for subscribing!

Thank you . Had been hearing something sloshing around behind me after it had rained for some time. Right side was good . Left side had a puddle. Put my little finger down where I thought the hole should be and out everything flowed. Then flushed out as you showed . Brilliant !! job done in 15 mins .

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+West Sussex Seagulls glad you fixed it in time!

WOW, REALLY GOOD VIDEO! One can REALLY SEE where things are! MUCH better than other attempts to cover this.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Hermann Strijewski thanks! That’s my goal 😉🍻

I am looking to buy a 986 all of your videos have been most helpful. Thank you James

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+James Doerr glad to hear it! I assume you’re a subscriber then and have seen the Buyer’s Guide series?

Appreciate you taking the time to explain all this - even porsche mechanic didn’t really give as much information and useful hints on how to minimise dirt/leaves etc accumulating in the holes - but guess they only get paid when something needs to be fixed - so thank you again - have just also liked and subscribed for future tips! 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍 🚘 💯

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Ziggy 808 great to hear thanks for your support! And yeah, I was surprised how there wasn’t any detailed info I could find on how to do this important task!

Thanks, that was great. I had heard about the trombone cleaner, but it was great to see it in action. Thanks for this video!

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Dana Douglas yes, seeing how to do things is so much better than reading how to do them!

I got the trombone cleaner from AMAZON and it works like a charm! I even told my mechanic about it and he thought it was a great idea! THANKS!

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+pah haw that’s great! You’re welcome 😉

Another great video, thanks. I didn't know about the mesh guards so that was also very useful!

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Gary L me neither until I started researching this!

Thanks for the drain info i have owned my 986 for 8 years now never checked them I will have a look cheers 😊👍

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Martin Sills 🍻

Oooh thanks man, my pleasure to support

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

🙏

Alright so all 5 drains checked and both the driver side under the clam, and the driver side frunk by the battery were completely clogged. Thanks so much for making this one dude. 👊💸

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+James Zilla good save! 😆

Mate form Australia that made a hole lot of sense and has solved my water problem chees

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+andrew michael crook glad it helped!

Measuring the water dumped vs collected litterally blew my mind. Haha. I've owned mine 5 years and cleaned many times, but I somehow managed to drop a cigarette butt in the drain hole. So was trying to find a way to clean the drain interior. Managed to get it out, vacuumed the plastic "drain pan" and then did same to ensure no clogs within. Thanks for the videos man. My 98 has even well maintained but now that it's a 'classic' I'm going through and replacing worn items. Seats next to be exact :( unfortunately all the conditioning in the world won't save 24 year old leather from eventually tearing

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+P986A 🤯😆thanks!

Brilliant - wish I had seen this before my cabin flooded and wrecked my alarm control unit which is currently being replaced and it ain’t cheap!

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Phil Wass doh! Better late than never 😎

Got water the Boxster had to dig out your old helpful video thanks again man

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

Yessir! Keep up with it 😉🍻

Another thing I’d never have thought of but now won’t rest till it’s done You really do show us perfectly and make it easy so Thankyou. I’m living your channel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Iain

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Iain Mcglynn love helping my fellow Boxster community!

@iainmcglynn833

4 жыл бұрын

Help Me DIY Ordered both and think you should get a medal 🏅

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Iain Mcglynn there’s always Patreon... ;)

My 2000 S was sat for a while with damp carpets. Managed to dry them pretty thoroughly and found that under the seats wasn’t drying so well. I wondered if this was the problem and from what you’ve said, it does make perfect sense. Just ordered that same trombone cleaner to see if it works! Thanks for the tips and advice. Need to order some of those filters now too. Bit late to the channel but I’m loving seeing the Boxster vids and help 👏🏼

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Jon Phokus you’re welcome, and welcome to the channel! It’s still early don’t worry 😆

Very useful stuff, stay safe.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+angus shield thanks, you too!

Thanks for the info! Water has leaked into my Boxster twice. I have had to replace the rear control module twice. The cost was over $3000 each time. I have put my control module which is located under the driver's seat in Tupperware as a precaution.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Allen Ownby creative. Any way to keep it dry! 😆

Thanks for the advice. Great video

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@davidrios3777 you’re welcome 🍻

Great maintenance video 👍

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Clive Harper thanks!

Great Video . This can definitely save a costly repair.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+creamdisco thanks! Yes it can!

Nicely explained and super clear video. I use a net curtain wire to clear the drains. If I remember right I think that there is another drain under the battery tray. Its a while since I cleaned them out.There are two more small drains not identified in the workshop manual at the rear under the clamshell next to the clamshell plastic adjusment blocks. My car had been standing out unused for about 6 years under trees and the drains were badly blocked. The carpets and sponge under were sodden on the driver side only (rhd car) luckily the acu was dry but took me weeks to dry the carpet out.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+indieworks thanks! And good info

Brilliant job. Thankyou

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Liz Marsh You’re welcome!

That was very helpful!!! Thx a lot!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Michal Gorywoda you’re welcome! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉🍻

@michalgorywoda9193

Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY ofcours I'm;) Great Chanel! Congrats 👏

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Жыл бұрын

@@michalgorywoda9193 💪🤜

Thank you - my Porsche flooded and panel where the roof goes down started operating independently while roof still locked shut ! Very expensive repair bill expected. Wish I'd seen this video before but never knew this could happen. Had drains at rear replaced not long ago so that's being checked. IN UK key electrics under passenger seat on left, mine were completely flooded as once water gets in cabin theres nowhere for it to go.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Brian Murphy sorry to hear that 🥲

Thanks so much! I own a 2000 Boxster S.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Cliff Martin nice! You’re welcome 😊

I learned this lesson the hard way with my first Boxster. E.C.U. got flooded, car would not start. Watched countless videos of "how to" fix and ended up D. I. Y. and saved myself $1,000's of $$. I haven't had a problem since buying a tuba brush and to give credit where it is due, this idea was shared on another Porsche site I belong to. Nicely done and thanks for sharing the "fifth drain hole" I did not know about it.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+otter25702 yes this can be one of the easiest preventative maintenance items with a big potential cost that many are unaware of.

Thanks I have a 987 being trailered in next week I will check with the shipper to check the drain holes .

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Jim Long good idea 👍

Whoa I had no idea I needed to check these. Thanks for the heads up

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+James Zilla See, that five dollars is really paying off! LOL

@JayZilla306

4 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Worth every penny man!

Excellent. Useful

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Michael Siebesma 🍻

Great videos. I discovered a couple more in the trunk that drain water from around the rear spoiler. Rather than a standard hose, they are more of a bellows style. Both of mine were disconnected. One could easily be reconnected but the other had deteriorated too much so there wasn't enough rubber left to hold it in the drain hole.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Kubusheskie thanks!

@daveloukas9771

2 жыл бұрын

HI I have an 03 boxster. i cleaned the drains next to the roof, the front drains also. I live in oregon where it rains a lot! i had to replace the alarm module $1,200.00. Had it back for a month now and the floor is all wet again. Is there any other drains that might be causing this problem? Thanks

Thanks for a Great tip

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+kev card you’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

2 more drains at the front end of the channel where the convertible top hinged panel slides back and forth. I use thick trimmer line to clear them - much cheaper than trombone cleaners! Thanks for the video too.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Nick Carrington 🍻

Got it now I guess it’s good for ad revenue right I think I’ve watched it three times now thanks Aaron

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Sean Denny 😂 glad you found it!

Great video!

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Specialized ECU Repair thanks! 🍻

Also on left hand side in the UK cars on my 996 2001 so I'm going to say the boxer is the same

Let an inch of water out from the front yesterday. Found a ripped pan in the back. Well done.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Mariani sorry to hear that but thanks!

@PatrickMariani

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY - All good! Not looking forward to replacing that pan! Maybe the liquid insulation as a temp fix? Now onto the funky ignition switch.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickMariani Good luck, let me know how it goes. And nice badge you just got yourself! :D

You can also buy the waterproof case from ECU doctors, and check door membranes for leakage.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, or even waterproof the module yourself 😃

@josephobrien1479

4 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY i went with the case because it has a waterproof part so the fuse in the unit can still be checked easily. Anyway thank you for your video and the time it took to make that, much appreciated.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph O Brien glad to help! Thanks for taking the time to point out the waterproof case option. I should have mentioned it in the video.

@josephobrien1479

4 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY its in the comments now so all good. Very good video overall.

Thanks good info to have.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+any person 🍻

wow, you have the original steel spare. When I was looking for a Boxster, almost all of them didn't have that Porsche steel spare. THe '04 S I just bought does have it. :)

@HelpMeDIY

9 ай бұрын

+Scott Shrader nice💪

awesome thank you

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Sloppy Mechanics you’re welcome!

5:20...that's the sound I hear every morning around 4 am...lol

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

😂

Hi! You’re awesome! You’ve helped me to bring back my beloved Boxster! Some brilliant person did push down one of the grommets to drain in front trunk, drivers side. Can you tell us how to get that out? I’ve tried almost everything

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+JenninOakland thanks! Don’t know what to tell you on that though…

Hey Aaron I did get locked out of my hood and before took off the inner wheel well panel to pull the wire but it’s easier to pull two screws that surround the fuse box in the foot well and pull the cable I guess people need to know that too it was a lot faster

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Sean Denny ah great info! 🍻

That was helpful

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That is not service position. You can fold back plastic window as well when you unclip 2 plastic clamps holding fabric in back an 2 metallic ball joints on sides as well. You get way better access to everything there. Other way great video, keep it coming! Cheers

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+robert olah yes, I have a full video dedicated to service position. This is all you need for this job though 😉

superb

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+julesbaby47 🍻

In UK it's on left side to. So passenger side. I didn't clean my drains and ended up with a lot of water in my 986. There's loads of foam insulation under the carpets in the floor pans and behind the seats. It's a major pain to dry out. Only good news is the cars are galvanised mine had no rust even after months of being soaking wet.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Lurch yes, rust would be terrible!

I wish there was a way to prevent water from dripping in when it rains, when I barely open the window. If it was a hardtop, I'd get those weathertech shields, but with a rag top, I guess the only fix is to not have the window open at all. :)

@HelpMeDIY

3 ай бұрын

+@gumpster66 yeah, pretty much!

I was looking for the part number of that little flexible brush everybody always says oh it’s in the description but I never see it

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Sean Denny saw you found it 😉🍻

Great Video Thanks! Assuming the drains are located at the same place on a 987?

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Serge Godbout1 thanks! I’m also assuming they are at least really close.

Porsche independant just quoted me 500 to clean both drains. My passenger side is soaking wet. Drivers side is fine I'm buying your option 3! Let's see how it goes. Hope I can save 500😮😊

@HelpMeDIY

8 ай бұрын

+ROSS EDWARDS yes you can 😎🍻

@rossofficial

8 ай бұрын

It didn't work bro as hard bits halfway down. Out of interest, could a car vacuum from local valeting suck it out? Let me know

My 550 SE has 4 drains near the battery, 2 on each side. I can't find your video now on fixing the holes in the air system baffles. I now see my version is completely different, cant expose them.

@HelpMeDIY

8 ай бұрын

+Texasslim57 👍

Great video! I went through the flooding/replacement of the module nightmare when I first bought my Boxster. The mechanic schooled me on keeping the tubes clean. I put the module in the waterproof cover that is mentioned in the comments, but every time the car gets wet, so does the carpet under the drivers seat. The tube is clear of any debris. I keep the car in a garage and never drive in the rain, which is not very handy. So, I have pulled the left wheel and removed the plastic inner fender cover, exposing the plastic drain tube to get a good look. There must be a leak where the plastic tube connects to the metal body, but I am reluctant to pull on the tube from the outside to check the connection for fear of breaking it, or not being able to get it back together with sealant on it. Any suggestions?

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+James Daniel thanks! Sorry, never had to go that far down the rabbit hole

Do you have another source for the Strainer? Renn does not have them. Thanks and great videos!

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+craig823 I would just Google the part number and see what comes up. Any Porsche dealer should also be able to get them.

Great

@HelpMeDIY

7 ай бұрын

+@martinmullan6460 😎🍻

Do you have any similar guidance for the 997 convertible rear drains ?

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@paulquick2279 I’ve never had one of those, sorry

What is the blue connector at the battery for? (at 9:50) I have one on my newly purchased 996 and I have no clue what it is for.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+John Winters that’s a fuse for the aftermarket amp

any issue with the strainer inserts rattling loose or interfering with the roof pushrod mechanism? Wondering why Porsche wouldn't install these as standard, yet provide it as an official part.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+John Poo no, at least I’ve never noticed it if so. Porsche likes to have “options” to make money 💰 😁

that's not the only drain holes that cause behind the seats flood! The real source is located here: www.pff.de/thread/2716957-wassereintritt-mit-behebungsanleitung/?fbclid=IwAR0PY-utg9SoxN2aC35shKkd7ZE7eup48MjrLfvBXEuU4J0gFNjrWwEFyiU

My Boxster currently has a puddle in the drivers side footwell everytime it rains. Both front drain pipes have been pushed in. Any ideas how i get them out to clean and refit?

@HelpMeDIY

8 ай бұрын

+Ashley Croft never had to do that, but let us know when you figure it out! 🍻

@ashleycroft7175

8 ай бұрын

@HelpMeDIY Thanks! Forums seems to suggest removing the wheel arches, removing the pipe and refitting with a new grommet. Now need to find the grommets! Thanks for the reply and the helpful video!

There are many countries who drive on the left side and therefore the driver's seat is on the right. Much like the metric system thsf incidentally NASA also use.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+BaltoMal yes that’s correct 😁

The Boxster needed to take a wizz.. :)

@HelpMeDIY

9 ай бұрын

+Scott Shrader 😆

In answer to your question about UK cars, the units are under the LHS seat, the same as yours. Sadly I found out the hard way!

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+B vG thanks! Sorry to hear about yours though :(

@benvangrutten5405

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY I bought a matching alarm unit along with the paired ECU and ignition key fob form eBay for £300 and it all worked. Has to be exactly matching part numbers though.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

@@benvangrutten5405 good to know, thanks!

I personally do NOT like pushing anything down those drain holes. I'm concerned about pushing the hose OFF of the connector if I encounter a clog. I use a shop vac with a tube taped to the crevice tool and vacuum the dirt out of the drain. If anything, clean up with a string trimmer line.

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+kbrkr that will usually work too! The trombone cleaner is fantastic though.

You say not to push anything down into the FRONT drains, does that mean NOT to use the trombone cleaner on these front drains?

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@WildBillTurkey if possible since they curve and don’t go straight through like the others

Car still looks good! even though it sits outside now :P

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

It does not! 😆

I had to change the board under the seat!!!What a nightmare!!!!🥵

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Craig Vargo I bet! Luckily I haven’t had to do that one.

thanks for the vid, you didn't seem to cover the door drains?

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+fiatpandaman999 door drains? I’m not aware of those. Please explain.

@fiatpandaman999

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY The doors should have drain points or the water that goes in to them cant get out, so i'm lead to believe any how!

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiatpandaman999 how would water get into your door? Poor seal between glass and door? And if there was a drain in the door you would have to disassemble the door to get to it, no? Pretty sure this doesn’t exist but I’m open to the idea if someone shows me otherwise

@fiatpandaman999

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Its anticipated water will get in, the seals are there for wind, not really water, that's why there is a membrane in the door to allow water to run down and clear of the electrical components. Water should then run out the bottom of the door?

@fiatpandaman999

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY kzread.info/dash/bejne/rI6elM6FhtrgfJs.html hey, I needed to do this job, I'm terrible at creating content but thought I'd share if you wanted to do a proper job

I’m surprised Porsche, German engineering and all, overlooked this. Anyway, would a wire screen work just as well?

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Andrea Thomas it might help some

That red is lovely. Original paint job?

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+sethy tv thanks. Uhh... if I posted this after my “Worst Paintjob Ever” video then no it’s not. Hahaha

@MrMwellington

3 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY ahhhh, didn't look at your history!

Actually there is 2 more on the front

Where you located at

@HelpMeDIY

7 ай бұрын

+@tommyhamby2723 Greensboro NC

Yea putting that box at the lowest point was dumb af. I was able to dry mine out and clean with rubbing alcohol.

@HelpMeDIY

Ай бұрын

+@DiscDoctor 👍🍻

Nice job, but not just rain whenever you wash your car water will make its way there.

@HelpMeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

+Jim Schmidt yes, of course :).

On left side on English car

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@moby1248 yes, but this is a German car 😝

Uk left seat.

@HelpMeDIY

2 ай бұрын

+@gotoylc don’t know what you’re trying to say here 🤷‍♂️

Why not create a drain spot where the water would do damage if the actual drain spots fails to contain the water from getting to that dangerous spot.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Mauricio Baez drill a hole in the floorboard? I guess you could. I’d rather just check the drains once a year personally.

@mauriciobaez3645

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Totally agree with the keeping up with the established holes, but I refer to foreseeable events, for instance one could unforgivably leave a window open or even slightly open, additionally, the actual drain spots might be seriously challenged under continuous periods of pouring, even for days. Manufactures simply comply with providing a basic solution for perfect scenarios, outside of that, they look forward to rip the benefits of every owner's mistakes. I'm talking about very costly damages here. Now the dime size circular hole I am considering would be joined by a L type pipe extending along the outside of the floorboard. Only issue I would study is the kinds of physics law to help prevent water from coming in, in case one drive through a flooded road. I had a recent experience with flooding in mine and perhaps scaped damaging the ECU because of the immediate response. I am currently not sure how it happened exactly although I found some substantially obstructed drain spots. I have not yet properly inspected the driver's door for potential leak spots as I noticed the fabric in the bottom of the driver's door panel badly soaked and wet and likely the way water went inside and into the floor. So I will invite you to explore this facts also, as you are more capable to create the mechanism. It would make up for an interesting video episode.

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

@@mauriciobaez3645 now there is an existing product that encapsulates the module, making it waterproof. I would just go that route if you are concerned

Now I need to pee, Thanks

@HelpMeDIY

3 жыл бұрын

+Chris BRITT 😂

Very awesome. stay strong. Also, can We be Friends? x3

Service position! Why don't we call it the "missionary position."

@HelpMeDIY

2 жыл бұрын

+Randy Fleet I can’t answer that 😝