How to fix a broken indicator on a Porsche 986 Boxster or 996 911 Carrera

[@sjb9272]

This is such a great detailed video, a real help for a fellow Boxster owner ❤

[@philipvaughan4319]

Great video. Fixed my indicator for $140. Thanks!

[@grc0456]

Nicely done, Neil. The Boxster community will miss your excellent videos.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+grc0456 Thanks mate. It's true I no longer have the Boxster but the new stuff coming up should be good!

[@azlong4596]

Neil just as a help to others a way to avoid that piece breaking is to operate the switch correctly. That is, when just changing lanes do not move the lever into full detente. Only lift or lower the lever to the detente position and hold it while making you lane change, then release the lever so it moves back to it's centered position. If you are making a complete turn move the lever into full lock. But do not force the lever back to the neutral position, over time this is what brakes the plastic lever. You must turn the steering wheel back to straight allowing the lever to reset automatically.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Luzianna Long Thanks for the top tips Luzianna.

[@SheriffWalt]

tremendous, as always. Thank you mate.

[@sammm700]

nice detailed video. about to do this myself but one question. you turn ignition on, then disconnect battery, do all the work (with keys still in ignition on the on position) but what do you do after, when you come to reconnect the battery? turn ignition off, pull keys, then reconnect negative? Or leave keys in, ignition on and reconnect?

[@alexs6962]

Love your videos 👍 Shame you sold your Boxster, hopefully you'll get another Porsche...😊 thanks for your great videos.

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Alex S Thanks so much Alex. Keeps me going knowing someone appreciates them. Big reveal should be next week!

[@tomscott88]

Looking forward to seeing what you get next 👍🏻

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Tom Scott I'm hoping it'll impress! I've gone for something I think is a bit special.

[@rockyIV0100]

i broke mine yesterday haha awesome!!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+rockyIV0100 Unlucky it broke but at least this may help!

[@Rickjapodaca]

Nicely done!

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Rick Apodaca Thanks Rick!

[@Rickjapodaca]

I am sorry to hear about your Boxster. Your videos are very informative and will be missed. Safe travels.

[@kennyredline]

Same method and procedure for the 4 stalk?

[@mirzataimurii]

mate could you do mine. will pay you

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Neil, great videos! I'm still really sad about the Boxster going, but I am looking forward to your next car! Maybe something equally German???

[@RoadandRacetv]

+Stephen Overstreet Thanks one more Stephen. I can promise it will be German!

[@dwarfyh32]

The whole unit on mine is loose and can be rotated side to side which is annoying when you flick the indicator or wipers on. Is this likely to be the 8mm clamp bolt that has come loose?

[@darrellclark9596]

Cars been sitting for a bit, the hazards flasheri work. Buy blinking indicators don't... Any suggestions would be appreciated

[@overkillaudioinc]

Thank you

[@superstrongchedder]

out of curiosity, how did you fit the third stork?

[@RoadandRacetv]

+jambles3 It's simply two screws. The last step in removing the unit is unscrewing the third stalk and is this the first step when putting it back. Hope that explains it?

[@wallacew8634]

Thanks for the video. I helped me repair mine. Being in New Zealand and not having a selection of second had parts to buy I ended up repairing mine. I stripped the unit and used 0.25 mm feeler gauge material to make the new springs. I dare say, it should out last the original ones. If anyone wants to try, make sure the screws are far apart so as to give some flex. Biggest problem is finding short 1.8 mm self tapping screws. Maybe this link will work. www.marshland.co.nz/ftp/Misc/Indicator.JPG

[@wallacew8634]

I had to do both sides.

[@Looney21]

at 2:08, there is a wire that is cut....

[@ROSCOLUX302]

just did it myself. believe it or not it's like that from factory. very weird

[@fookyoutube7274]

Mines just gone today 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ellisd82]

Mine has just clocked over 60k and the indicator stalk has gone, hence watching this video...

[@RoadandRacetv]

Yeah they are a weak design. Let me know how the swap out goes!

[@ellisd82]

will do. Works indicating left, but does not cancel, and have to hold it up for a right turn lol. My brother is a mechanic, but this video will certainly help to speed to process up, Thanks!

[@frankoch600]

Porsche, if you have an ass full of money and like working on a car, more than driving it a Porsche is for you.At about fifty thousand miles they just fall apart.