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  1. Loren
    3 hours for a shifter that is already put together (you have to assemble the B&M)? 30 minutes is more like it. Porsche wrote a TSB for installing their shifter but TSBs are only available to Contributing Members here. Search for and find the free B&M instructions here. You could use those instructions too and would not be doing any of the shifter rebuild if you use the Porsche part as it is already assembled.
  2. Loren
    Bank 1 is cylinders 1 to 3. Which is on the left side 996. The one in the code is the sensor after the cat (muffler side). O2 sensors do not need to be replaced in pairs.
  3. Loren
    If that is the only fault you are getting then you likely have a dieing O2 sensor. I usually disconnect it clean the contacts and plug it back in. Then reset the fault code and see if it comes back. That is a little early for an O2 sensor failure (from aging) but not totally unheard of.
  4. Loren
    Model Year? US or Row car?
  5. Loren
    http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...DE=02&cat=5
  6. Loren
    Yes, gently release it from the gromment (item 10). I say gently because sometimes the on older cars the connections get brittle and easily break.
  7. Loren
    Bad connector or bad wiring harness? They should be able to see if the sensor is working by looking at the mass air flow with their PST2 or PIWIS tester. If the MAF rads correctly then the problem is the DME.
  8. Loren
    Hmm... you get that same symptom if you unplug the MAF sensor.
  9. Loren
    You need to remove the three bolts (items 9 and 7).
  10. Loren
    Eric at Bumperplugs.com sells plugs for the wiper hole.
  11. Loren
    Well, I guess you could always take the cat off and shake it to be sure. Unless the break is near (where it could be welded) the end it likely means a new ($$$) cat.
  12. Loren
    I think the two concerns are getting the wheel carrier down enough to get the strut out (and in) and not stressing the brake lines too much. There are only two bolts on the caliper so most folks just take them off and hang them on a wire out the way (so they don't have to disconnect the brake line).
  13. Loren
    Should be three bolts and pull it off the gromment (toward the front of the car). Since you have headlight washers there will be two pumps and the various hose to disconnect. When you replace it make sure you get the right tank as the one for cars with headlight washers is slightly larger (996.528.701.00).
  14. Loren
    Model and year of your car please? Also, with or without headlight washers?
  15. Loren
    You mean like Porsche's KESSY (Keyless Entry keyless go/control unit) used on the Cayenne? I don't think it has been offered on anything except the Cayenne yet.
  16. Loren
    Along with Izzy's suggestion - make sure that there are not more fault codes. Find a shop with a PST2 or PIWIS tester and have them read the codes (you should write all of them down). Then have them run the PST2 Tiptronic tests on your car. A DTC 30 is engine compartment temperature - which would have nothing to do wit the transmission.
  17. Loren
    I think you could put a SSK in your car easily - but you would lose the shortened stick unless you cut the B&M down too.
  18. Loren
    Hi Loren for information the company is NAVTEQ not NAVTECH. Interestingly on their UK site they dont list Porsche as one of their systems supported for upgrade but they do in the USA. The only update disc for 2004 listed in the US site is for North America Steve Seve, The information above is taken exactly "as is" from the Porsche TSB. We strive for accuracy here (even when Porsche is wrong). :lol: Search other threads here and you will find that the NAVTEQ website is not very helpful. You will also find that NAVTEQ says you should get your updates from Porsche -- and Porsche says you should get your updates from NAVTEQ. For my money I think you should request and updates from Porsche since you (and I paid them the money for the car in the first place).
  19. Loren
    I have not heard of more than one failure of the re-designed switch/lock assembly. But I think you need to remember the original switch problems didn't show up for 3-5 years - so the redesigned switch/lock should be about reaching that soon.
  20. Loren
    I guess that would depend on how much lower your car is. Yes, the 997GT3 ducts are longer rather deeper - like the racing ducts. For most DE's I doubt you would see a difference (IMHO).
  21. Loren
    I get to them as soon as I can and in 99.997% of the cases within 24 hours. In this case about 3 hours...
  22. Loren
    Sounds about right to me - especially considering most if the video you are in a garage.
  23. Loren
    You can find any "recall" at NHTSA - Office of Defects Investigation. All the "Workshop Campaigns" are in the TSB section(s) and both their TSB Number and Tile start with "W".
  24. Loren
    Regular Members can see a list of TSBs - but Contributing Members can view the TSBs online here. If you would like to find out more about the benefits of becoming a Contributing Member have a look at How to become a Contributing Member.
  25. Loren
    Both are Porsche System Testers. They are used to check various car functions using the OBD II port located under your dash. A PST2 (older model) and the PIWIS (newer model) are used to test for faults, clear fault codes, program systems (i.e. alarm, keys, instrument cluster, DME, etc., etc.). They also have the capability to test individual systems in your car like lights, fans, windows, heater controls, etc. etc.. Many independent shops have a PST2 and a few have the PIWIS tester. Before you run out and buy one for yourself you should be aware that the current prices are (about) $3600 for a used PST2 and $18,000 (per year) for a PIWIS tester. Still some programming functions (like programming keys, and alarms) still require a special access code that can only be obtained from Porsche. Even dealers have to do this and I am sure it is for legal and safety concerns.
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