Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Porsche Boxster Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Installing Steering Lock
- Fit the steering lock in the vehicle with the locking pin in unlocked position (ignition steering lock position 1)NOTE:
- If necessary, first modify the lock barrel (use previous lock barrel) or modify the key head (handheld transmitter). This makes it unnecessary to teach the transponder (refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Align steering lock housing; the peg of the steering lock must engage easily. Tighten fastening screws.
- On Tiptronic vehicles, join the keylock cable with the steering lock (in steering lock position 1). To do this, line up the pusher on the keylock cable with the steering lock and insert (press in) in this position until the connection nipple engages on the steering lock housing. (Selector lever not in position "P".) Then select position "P" and subsequently turn steering lock to position "0". See Fig 1 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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