Disclaimer2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 21/03 Date: 031124
Interior/Ignition - Ignition Switch Replacement
Boxster
1/03 2804
Binder - 2, Fuel, Exhaust, Engine Elec.
Date: 11/24/03
Replacement Ignition Switch
Vehicle Type:
Boxster / Boxster S
Model Year:
As of '97 (V)
Concerns:
A new ignition switch is available as replacement part.
Information:
As of the date of introduction below, a modified ignition switch will be installed in vehicles. For spare parts replacement of the ignition switch,
only the new ignition switch, part number, 4B0 905 849, is available now as a replacement part.
On vehicles produced before the date of introduction listed below, the complete steering lock, part number, 996 347 017 07 (steering lock including
ignition switch) must be replaced once in order to use the new ignition switch if replacement becomes necessary.
The reason is modified dimensions of the new ignition switch. The lock barrel of the removed steering lock can continue to be used. Removing and
installing the ignition switch or the steering lock is described in the Technical Manual (see Literature).
Introduction:
Introduction of the new ignition switch on:
2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Page 54
September 5th, 2003, as of VINs:
9884S 62 0152 USA
9814S 66 0117 USA
September22nd, 2003, as of VINs:
98 X4U 62 0576 USA
98 14U 66 0574 USA
Parts Information:
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 4:
> Repairs:
48-23 - Removing and installing ignition switch
48-25 - Removing and installing lock barrel
48-37 - Replacing steering lock