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  1. Loren
    The Carrera DIY here is pretty much the same for a Boxster (or TT, or GT3 for that matter). Check with a dealer/parts supply house for the latest part numbers and prices.
  2. Loren
    That is not uncommon at all. The DME will log events that are pending codes as well as triggering codes. Either can be cleared if the condition that caused the code is corrected. This is done in a certain number of drive cycles depending on the code. That is why a loose gas cap CEL will eventually clear itself (assuming you tighten the gas cap). Yes, the PST2 can record screen data and readings. The tech has to push a "save" button on each screen they want to record in the PST2 log. Then they have to print the log. In some cases (specifically warranty work that is requesting reimbursement) Porsche requires the log be sent in. Here is an (very short) example log: PST2_log.pdf
  3. Loren
    Yes this is a factory piece.
  4. Loren
    I guess I'll be skipping this upgrade... Thanks for the infor Loren. Shop around - especially at Sunset Imports. The price I quoted is List Price - and you can get it for less than that.
  5. Loren
    The only difference (that I know of) in the early and later Tequipment shifter knobs was that the early ones had the Porsche logo in black and the later ones had it in color. 996 424 981 01 S30 Light maple rootwood/aluminum shift knob -- retail $375.00 (as of Oct 2005) 996 424 981 16 S30 Light maple rootwood/aluminum shift knob -- retail $434.27
  6. Loren
    Cayenne Maintenance Checklists have been added to the Maintenance Checklists section.
  7. Loren
    Yes, it is worldwide. Previously they spec'ed Mobil 1 15W-50. But they took that off the list a couple years ago.
  8. Loren
    Looks like they are on the seat fuses Left 44 and Left 45. It would seem that only one side would be out at a time though?
  9. Loren
    Yes, that is the lift point I use. It is as close to a frame member as you are going to find. What bears the weight when you get a little airborne going over a hill? and when the car lands? I guess I would say the same cross member. If you don't feel comfortable lifting the car there, or at the engine, then I don't know where you can lift it at.
  10. Loren
    Yes, it is not a true dry sump system. Overfilling will cause stress on seals and the crankcase ventilation system (oil separator, venting bellows, etc.).
  11. Loren
    Most folks use 3M adhesive remover, a little dental floss and in rare cases a little heat from a hair dryer. Keep the heat away from the 3M adhesive remover!
  12. Loren
    996 505 311 04 G2X is a standard front bumper for a MY99 - MY01 Carrera. 996 505 980 02 G2X is the GT3 (mk1)/Aerokit bumper.
  13. Loren
    I actually go further back and jack on the rear suspension cross brace (you will need a low profile jack for this). I use a jack with a hockey puck on it so it isn't metal to metal contact.
  14. Loren
    I've done this several times on my wife's Jeep. Unfortunately the design on the Jeep allows leaves and other crud to fall inside the fresh air intake. Porsches are much better with the pollen filter stopping most of it. I use Lysol and turn the heat up as far as it will go (with the windows down). That way you cook and kill all the stuff that is growing in there.
  15. Loren
    Two things come to mind. One is that the water level sensor (in the coolant tank) sends a message to the cluster (and DME) to turn the fan on. I would think if this were the case then you would also see a flashing coolant warning light. Secondly, there is a relay that turns on engine compartment purge fan. The relay is in position 8 (part number 141 951 253 B ) on the DME relay panel.
  16. Loren
    We did this for all Carrera variations so it's time we added for the Boxster's too. Measure the position of the logo with a measuring tape according to the model variant and affix it to the rear lid. Logo Boxster -- 3 A dimension X = 285 mm and Y = 45 mm Logo Boxster S -- 3 A in connection with the letter S dimension X = 245 mm and Y = 45 mm Logo S -- 3 B dimension Z = 20 mm and V = 40 mm
  17. Loren
    Mobil 1 0W-40
  18. Loren
    Yes, and Yes.
  19. Loren
    Could be the horn bushings. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1728
  20. Loren
    CAN was used a little more in DME 7.2 for DME, Tiptronic and PSM. Later in DME 7.8 it was used quite a bit more (Tiptronic, DME, PSM, Instrument Cluster (various certain functions).
  21. Loren
    000 044 900 70 PCM2 Retrofit Kit -- Retail $4363.77 (as of Oct 2005) and you still need a fiber optic cable for your cars options. Check with the folks at Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) for a better price.
  22. Loren
    There is no CAN connection on the instrument cluster. On a MY99 car the only place the two CAN wires go is to a Tiptronic (if so optioned - M249). Looks like you will need to take your connection from the DME. Blue and Grey is correct.
  23. Loren
    Both the buckles and and underseat wiring connectors corrode. Porsche issued a TSB that replaces the buckles and connector contacts with gold plated connections and ground point is modified. To do the fix yourself you will need pin removal tools and experience with a soldering iron. Takes an experienced tech about 2-3 hours. The 5 page TSB is available for viewing here by Contributing Members.
  24. Loren
    Are you sure it is in the steering wheel and not the front struts? There is a TSB for steering noises that are caused by a slippage in the front strut mounts. The fix is to replaced the strut mounts with a newer design. There is a second TSB for clicking noises that requires replacement of the upper strut mount bearing too.
  25. Loren
    Here is what I have based on the Oct 2005 MSRP dealer price list and Nov 2005 parts list: Clutch disk - 997 116 013 10 - $251.03 Pressure plate - 996 116 027 02 - $298.12 Release bearing - 996 116 080 04 - $126.44 Clutch guide tube - 996 116 087 01 - $35.11 Total Parts: $709.70 7 hours seems a little over estimated also (IMHO). I would be more apt to believe 3-4 hours tops. Even the service manual quotes 350 TU (or 3 hours 50 minutes). The clutch guide tube would (should?) have been replaced free had you complained of "creaking noises" under warranty.
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