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Any idea where one can procure an update DVD?

Thanks, Loren. Yes, I’ve checked the cable’s to the back of the unit and no luck there. The hunt continues…

Look at both the plug and socket on the car sometimes the connectors can be pushed out of the socket when inserting the headlight. There could also be damage to either due to someone pushing too hard and breaking either the socket or plug.

Hi all, Having some issues with the passenger side litetronic xenon headlight on my 2001 986S. The main xenon and high beam lights stop working randomly. If I disconnect and remove the headlight assembly, then reconnect and refit it, they'll work for a period, then stop working. If I remove and refit the assembly, they'll work again, for a while. Wasn't sure if it was a ballast issue, so swapped them between the headlight assemblies and no change. I've also noticed that the sidelight starts flashing when i indicate left. I've tried cleaning the electrical connectors to no avail. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this? I don't want to replace the whole headlight assembly without trying other remedies first. Many thank Khush

After reviewing a few videos detailing the steps involved in removing a front differential from a Cayenne 955 or Touareg (see below), I noticed neither of these are Turbo versions. I am about to perform the same procedure on my 2004 CTT and am wondering if the steps are the same between a NA and Turbo or if there are significant differences due to the increased complexity of the Turbo plumbing.

I would start by checking the grounding points on the starter and the chassis. Also look for damaged starter cables.

Not really. Get the bushing installed, if it still sticks, try spraying the plunger with DuPont's dry film Teflon spray (leaves a dry film of lubricant that does not attract dirt):

I replaced the actuator on the fuel flap. It seems to work some of the time, but it's unreliable (particularly unreliable when unlocking). The guide bushing is missing and I'm waiting for that part, but I presume that wouldn't mess this much with the performance. I don't have any fault codes appearing - any ideas?

car does half a crank and then stops. after between 2 and 5 attempts it cranks normally and starts. not battery.

My 2004 Cayenne S starter will not stop cranking engine. at first it was random. then it started doing it more and more. every now and then it would start up and run bad. i would have to sit and let it run like it was cold and needed to warm up. i live in arizona where its always warm, so that was ridiculous. after a few minutes it the idle would correct itself. the more the starter wouldnt stop cranking the more it ran bad on start up. i thought the starter was going bad so i replaced it. that didnt work either. brand new starter and it still wont stop cranking engine. i know that the power is diverted to the starter to start car and once it starter the relay shuts of the power to starter and it goes back to the everything else. i replaced the starter relay as well. i have repaired the wiring under drivers floor as well thinking that was the problem. i did the "reset" on the steering lock as well. checked all the fuses. replaced the relay for ECU. ignition switch is working. battery is new and fully charged. no codes to go off of. what is it that i am missing. the engine will start up and the starter will keep cranking. its a pain to remove everything to change the starter. its going to ruin something if i cant stop it from doing that.

If the solenoid were bad, it would throw its own code. Yes, it is dirty, but probably not related to you problems...................

I've been lurking the forum for a long time and searched into a misfire on my 2002 996 manual, coupe. now I need some direct advice. What started as a CEL for misfire on Cylinder #5 has now progressed to a Misfire on Cylinder #4 as well (P0300,P0305,P0304). The car idles fine and has no issues at the top end of the rev range however, a few times it has given just a split second of lag when really getting on it from lower RPM when the car is under load. Not enough for someone riding passenger to notice but as a driver I can catch the small hiccup it makes. After the CEL comes on it will idle a little weird but once the revs come up nothing appears to be wrong. The coils and plugs are newer, about 5K miles on them. I have pulled the plugs/coils on the affected cylinders and have found no visible issues. What I have noticed was the Variocam solenoid on bank #2 is covered in what I assume is oil and gunk (see photo). Is this normal? I will be replacing the solenoid anyways to see if this clears up the issue for the misfire. Would this build up cause the misfire? and does this build up indicate any other issues that I may be missing? This 996 is my first 911. I'm a reasonably good when it comes to mechanic work so working on this car does not scare me as its a hobby not my only mode of transportation. I drive the car regularly so its not sitting. This issue is not consistent nor does it throw a code every time I go for a drive. CEL codes shown: P0300, P0305, P0304 Thank you for any advice or guidance.

Have checked the cable to the back of the unit? If any dash/console work has been doe this may have come loose.

Issue: AC Controls don’t come on/light up when car is on. Background: Looking for some help diagnosing my 997S AC issues. I’ve searched the forum and haven’t been able to find anything on this particular issue. The car is a 2006 Carrera S. The car is a long-term project and has sat for the last 3 years. During that time its only been started to move it out of the way of other projects and I never thought to pay attention to the AC controls. Before it was put to the side, the car was completely repainted and as part of that I had almost completely disassembled the interior and reassembled it afterward. So it’s been about 3 years since the car was reassembled. Based on that, it seems probable that I might have missed something that needed to be reconnected. Now that I’m back on the project, I’ve pulled the AC controls out and verified that the cables were connected, and also viewed the circuit board inside the unit and it appeared fine. I’ve also scanned the fault codes with a Durametric scanner and found the following fault codes: P1610 - Air Conditioning Control Module, no communication U0146 - Communication, gateway (CAN drive) Does anyone know if the “control module” referenced by the P1610 code refers to the unit with the climate control buttons or if there is a separate control module somewhere in the car? I haven’t been able to find one by google searching. Any advice on running down the issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Russ 997.1 Carrera S Perpetual Project

Update 10/15: Came out after 7+ hours, this was one hard vacuum line to disconnect from intake manifold, it was stuck and needed lots of persistence and strength to yank it out. I did use a small flat pry bar, no more than 6" in length from Kobalt to push down the hose and slide the flat pry bar in between the green collar and the plug and kept sliding it to the back and pushing the plug down to free up from the collar, I'm not really sure if this helped release the lock on the inside but had to be very aggressive in pulling the hose. After 7+ hrs I was willing to pay for a new intake manifold if it broke in the process, wasted too much of my valuable on removing just this one connector. Vacuum line connector on the back passenger side stuck to intake manifold and have tried removing it for more than 6 hours and after one week still stuck here, any tip to remove this will be greatly appreciated. Cayenne implemented this push and pull connector style mid 2011 and later models, there's a small tab angled at 45 degrees on the opposite side of the photo position towards to the front of the engine. I can press it down with my finger but the vacuum line plug doesn't come out. Things I have tried so far: Using left hand and one finger to get in the gap and press it down, finger tip hurts bad for a couple of days after pressing for 10+ seconds 😔 Long 45 degree and curved pick to reach the tab, also have tried short ones Metal wire used for garage door rollers, positioning exactly at the tab and pulling up at 60 to 70 degrees from the opposite side PB blaster repeatedly many times Heat gun for a few seconds I'm able to press down the hidden tab using different methods and tools but the plug is unwilling to let go the manifold. Any other ideas to remove it?

hello i am yet another who is disgusted with porsche for this engineering master piece. My Cayenne problem goes a little deeper. a week ago there was extreme thunderstorm that flooded Phoenix, Arizona. it rained all day producing several inches of water multiple times through out the day. anyway the rain managed to get into the wiring harness on the drivers side in front of the windshield and run down through the flex tube where the wires are housed. the water found the wiring that porsche chose to piece together using electrical tape. causing it to corrode. i also noticed that there was water puddled up on the floor mat as if it had drained down through the dash directly under the steering column where the steering lock lives. when i received the steering faulty message i wasnt sure what was going on, not until i read everyone's post. i had to disconnect the battery because the alarm system would not recognize the key and shut off. disconnecting the battery did not help me as it did not reset the lock. i tried connecting to the ecu to diagnose the situation in the beginning, after almost 30 minutes of waiting the the scanner said there was no electrical components installed, there were no fault codes, and eventually it said that there was no ecu as well. all of this because Porsche chose to cut corners and use cheap materials something that goes against the very essence of the name Porsche. i chose to buy this car because i thought i was buying high quality. i still love my car. i will try the trick with the brake, wish me luck.

Does anyone know how to disengage the connector from the housing. I need to try and re-wire as there is no insulation left on the wiring. Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi , I have the error code P0A4200 - malfunction of the electric motor rotor position sensor. Any ideas of how to fix it , or how to diagnose it . Currently that’s the only fault code I have , it seems like the electric motor/engine is trying to start combustion engine but no luck .

Recently the Jagermobile (2006 C4S) would not start right away when warm, it would crank too long before starting or not start on the first attempt. It would eventually start, after a couple of attempts, but today it was a bit different. After starting it seemed to go into limp mode and the cruise control would not operate (No Check Engine Light). After I got home, I connected my Durametric into the OBD and found error code P0339 (see attached). I ordered a new sensor and will update the forum after I replace the suspect sensor.

Hi, I'm also trying to find the GPS antenna of my car (Cayenne S E-hybrid 2015). This drawing is very helpful but before I start looking there I want to be sure if this applies to my car too. My dealer says it's behind the bumper.... who's right?

I know this is a very old thread but I’m having the exact same issue. I have check the cables on the side panel and all good. Each key sets the seat at its own individual position as I open the can on the fob, neither position what the keys are programmed for. Pressing the key logo on the switch panel sets the seat for the position correctly when in the ignition. I’ve tried all sorts but cannot clear the issue. I’m close to taking the fuse out!!

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