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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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...
  7. Loren
    Sounds about right to me - especially considering most if the video you are in a garage.
  8. 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".
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Loren
    These are not plug n' play - each cluster is coded for the car it is in. You will need a PST2 or PIWIS tester to transfer your settings or manually set the features in the cluster to match your car.
  12. Loren
    I run 32 front and 36 rear. I look for the best handling for my type of driving. I do not worry about wear. I don't think there is anything you can do to get even wear with these cars and the amount of negative camber you need for performance. The rear tires will wear faster -- 911's have been this way since the mid 80's.
  13. Loren
    There is a 9 page TSB for various dash noises. Most of the fixes involve felt tape, foam padded tape and teflon tape.
  14. Loren
    This particular one is the headlight connection.
  15. Loren
    Item 7 in the diagram in this thread. Be careful not to damage the paper gasket (item 4).
  16. Loren
    Sounds like two problems to me. One is that if the car runs better (other than idle) with the MAF disconnected then you likely need a new MAF. The idle condition on your MY99 C2 could be caused by carbon buildup on the throttle butterfly and the Idle Control Valve (ICV). Clean both with some carb/fuel injector cleaner. Make sure the ICV moves freely - if not it will need to be replaced too.
  17. Loren
    If they are really dirty or never been cleaned then I suggest you remove the front bumper and then clean the AC condensers and radiators behind them. Removing the front bumper is less than a 15 minute job.
  18. Loren
    I would start looking for poor/corroded ground connections. They are fairly common in those cars as they age.
  19. Loren
    In most cases the sunroof frame needs to come out.
  20. Loren
    Yes. 996.631.245.00 is for the left side 996.631.246.00 is for the right side
  21. Loren
    Ok, that makes more sense now. A few months ago we updated the software here and it added some new security features. One of which is a "stronghold cookie". This type of cookie identifies the machine you are on and stores it along with your info. It has some other features that I would rather not elaborate on - since these are for added security and keep people from stealing your cookie (at some other site). If it really bothers everyone then I can turn the stronghold cookie feature "off" - but then your cookie would revert back to a standard (unprotected) cookie.
  22. Loren
    There are several TSBs for sunroof issues. Most of the noise issues are solved with telfon tape and felt tape.
  23. Loren
    996.555.083.02 plus your color
  24. Loren
    What browser, browser version, OS, OS version are you using?
  25. Loren
    The recall was for specific VINs - in the US a "recall" is a government required action on any safety concern. Generally, when Porsche finds a safety concern they usually require a dealer action "Workshop Campaign" to fix the problem. Workshop Campaigns are usually voluntary.
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