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  1. Loren
    In many cases yes, but in some cases no. It will depend on the fault and wheter the test the caused the fault re-occurs or not.
  2. Loren
    If the horn sound when locking the car then there is an alarm zone open. You will need the Durametric software, or a PIWIS to tell you exactly what zone is open. Most likely a bad or mis-adjusted microswitch somewhere.
  3. Loren
    :welcome: Chances are they need the VIN number to look up the PCM security code so that you will be able to use it.
  4. Loren
    P0446 EVAP Canister Shutoff Valve (Function) - Below Lower Limit Possible causes: - Purge air line blocked. - Flow resistance of EVAP canister too high. P1124 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 1 (Cylinders 1 - 3) - Rich Threshold P1126 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 1 (Cylinders 4 . 6) - Rich Threshold This means your car is running too lean - that is, the DME can not make the mixture rich enough (and it has reached it's limit in trying to do so). Possible causes: - Intake air system leaking. - Fuel pressure too low. - Volume supply of fuel pump too low. - Fuel injectors fouled. Do a search here for common causes. P1539 Camshaft Adjustment, Bank 2 Possible causes: - Open circuit in triggering wire. - Open circuit in B+ supply. - Actuator faulty
  5. Loren
    OK, thanks guys, that sounds good. But I'm going to the dealer. The condition seems to be getting worse and will let the pros handle it this time. Again, thanks for your inputs. Steve If your car is under warranty this should be free. Reference TSB 16/07 2820 Bar Ignition Modules (Coils) -- dated Jul 5, 2007.
  6. Loren
    You will need either the OBC stalk added toy your steering wheel or hack the dash switch that toggles the same process. The details are documented here but this may be much easier for someone that has doen it before. You can have the OBC activated in your DME and instrument cluster by anyone with a PST2 or PIWIS tester. You don't say where you are located but if you are close to me I'll be happy to turn OBC on for you. On MY01 and later Boxsters (and MY03 and newer Carreras) you will need to add the switch before you see anything in the display. On the older cars the outside temperature showed up immediately as it is the default for OBC.
  7. Loren
    Nope - you just need to drive the car until they are all happy faces. Sometimes this takes about about a week of normal driving. I think that process is in there so you can't cheat on an emissions test.
  8. Loren
    Um.. Boxster door panels are a bit different from Carrera door panels. The Carrera DIY is here
  9. Loren
    http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=15193
  10. Loren
    Try 9110 or 9108
  11. Loren
    Could be a loose or bad upper strut mounting/bearing.
  12. Loren
    Provided you have a laptop to run these on... - the Durametric software at $247 is Porsche specific and can do many other things like reset airbag lights. - as a really good all-around OBD II tool Car Code OBD II for about $122
  13. Loren
    Hmm... Wrong spark plugs? What spark plugs did you use? How did the coil packs look? Are you sure the coil pack connectors are all the way on? It would appear that your problem is on cylinder 4, 5 and 6. So if all those other items are ok - then your Variocam control may not be working on that side.
  14. Loren
    Any fault codes?
  15. Loren
    :welcome: Have you checked the main fuse? (D8 on your fuse panel) If that is okay then check the fuse on the back of the radio. You will need the radio removal keys for that.
  16. Loren
    Model and year of your car? In most cases you can use the directions in the TSB 11/98 6827 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (Int.) -- dated Jun 24, 1999. As a Contributing Member you can view this TSB online here.
  17. Loren
    :welcome: What was the fault code(s)? There are numerous fault codes that deal with O2 sensors.
  18. Loren
    C00 - (emissions for) country Germany (you can find this in our Option Code Lookup section) I don't find 232 in any of my options lists. The contents of the special option packages like M013 would vary some from country to country. In the US we call that "bundling". The only listing I have seen in in that countries order guide. From our Glossary: ABD = Automatic Brake Differential - A traction control program which works in conjunction with the new ABS/5 brake system. The ABD is active up to 45 mph. The system applies brake pressure to the rear wheel with the least amount of traction.
  19. Loren
    Yes, remove the left front tire and the the wheel well liner and everything will be there to access.
  20. Loren
    P0430 TWC Conversion, Bank 2 – Above Limit This usually means a bad cat - as long as no other codes are also recorded. Are you sure there are no other codes?
  21. Loren
    Try 4881 or 4879
  22. Loren
    Of course you mean Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost)? I would stick with Porsche's revised coil packs - you want 948.602.104.03 or 948.602.104.05.
  23. Loren
    Last time I did this was at a work on cars day - so the engine was still warm. I don't recall it being a big deal - I just wiggled it back and forth until it came off. Maybe a warm (but not hot) engine would help?
  24. Loren
    Did you check for a bent lever on the transmission?
  25. Loren
    :welcome: Most likely because more MY03 reported problems than other model years. Chart below is from Consumer Reports
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