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  1. You are correct A3 goes to all "other" controllers. The only info I have seen describes the interface to the DME for "generic" scanners - not the other controllers.
  2. A1 (black/red wire) goes to Fuse B10 A3 (orange/blue) goes to all the cars controllers A9 (violet green goes to the automatic Exhaust Gas Recirculation examination pin A6 (IN SIGNAL) and to pin D17 on the DME (IN SIGNAL)
  3. Read the whole thread here for some tips and where to buy just the switch. The actual instructions are here.
  4. Yeah, don capecod posted another pic of the same car here.
  5. Do you mean ignition switch? There was no recall on the switch just a Service Bulletin. They just go bad and Porsche has now changed the design so if you need a switch they now have to replace the lock also. You can still find the old switch at some Audi or VW dealers - 4A0 905 849 B.
  6. As I recall the usual causes are a bad cylinder head temperature sensor or a bad O2 sensor. Either way the cars computer reads the engine temperature so that it can adjust the fuel mixture as it warms up. It also looks at the O2 sensor readings to make fuel adjustments.
  7. Negative camber is used to increase handling and safety. By increasing camber you are inducing a small amount of understeer which makes the car more stable and easier to control in high speed turns and to some degree low speed turns. Most serious autocrossers or racers are running -2 to almost -3 degrees in the front and -2 to -2.5 in the rear. Yes, the tires wear faster but the car drives like it is on rails. A 2:1 rear to front replacement is not unusual for a rear engine/rear wheel driven car performance car. For safety sake I would highly recommend staying within the factory specs for alignment.
  8. Lift the shift boot and remove the allen screw that holds the knob on.
  9. You will need to find a dealer or shop with a PST2 (or PIWIS) system tester. Good repair shops have these. It is much more than software. They are hardware and software that only works on Porsches. Shops pay between 4000 and 20,000 USD for these testers.
  10. Then you will need a PST2 (or PIWIS) to change it. Where are you located?
  11. Those levers are no longer available. A few dealers had stock of the (Boxster) black levers but they were almost gone too. Your options are to find the black ones and repaint them silver with a clear coat - or leave them black. Or, take yours out and paint them - they will need to dry overnight. The are removal/install instructions in the DIY Articles section. Hood/Trunk Latch Release Removal/Install
  12. 996 107 237 52 Bellows - retail $11.43 (as of Oct 2005) Get new clamps too. 999 512 630 00 Hose clamp 32 x 12 retail $2.60 (as of Oct 2005) 999 512 551 00 Hose clamp 30 x 12 retail $2.37 (as of Oct 2005)
  13. ... which doesn't seem to apply to Porsche or BMW CD Players, but on the same token, does by the aforementioned account. Astonishing :cursing: Those would be the security issues - the CDs still have some problems on CD players.
  14. Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs and from sonybmg.com
  15. Sure, post the pics and/or submit it in the new DIY Article forum (Carrera (996) Fixes and Repairs). I am sure their is interest!
  16. We have just finished a complete redesign of the DIY section. This replaces the old DIY Section (which is no longer available). The DIY Articles now reside in special Forums. Authoring works very much like a normal posting in the forum. Now any RennTech.org member can author a DIY article. New DIY Articles will be reviewed by staff before they become visible to all users. Approval should occur within 24 hours or submission unless there are problems with the content. Here are the Rules/Guidelines for DIY Articles: Please, for consistency, performance and quality follow the guidelines below: - Make sure you are posting in the correct model and subforum. - Use images - they are worth 2000 words. - Do not use offsite image links. Please attach images to the post so the page will load quickly. - Size your final images to be 800 x 600 or smaller. The site will automatically create a thumbnail image. - Use the spelling checker to catch typos and misspelled words. - We have added a new special BBCode to add highlighted tables. Good for adding a list of items or a legend. You can also see usage on the BBCode help list. The code is used like: [TABLEBOX]your table data[/TABLEBOX] - All new DIY Articles will be reviewed by staff before they become visible to all users. This should occur within 24 hours or submission (we have to sleep too).
  17. Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 110 131 71 Air Filter or equal (BMC or K&N Filter) Tools you will need: 10 mm socket or wrench Regular screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Remove the complete air cleaner assembly. Remove the hexagon-head bolt M6 x 34. Remove the hose clamp on the throttle body. Pull off plug from hot film mass air flow sensor and completely remove air cleaner assembly. (10 mm wrench) Remove the captive fastening screws (9 ea.), remove air cleaner. Clean air cleaner housing and air cleaner cover. Insert new air filter insert. Reinstall in reverse order.
  18. Air Filter Change Instructions Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 110 131 71 Air Filter or equal (BMC or K&N Filter) Tools you will need: 10 mm socket or wrench Regular screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Remove the complete air cleaner assembly. Remove the hexagon-head bolt M6 x 34. Remove the hose clamp on the throttle body. Pull off plug from hot film mass air flow sensor and completely remove a Author Loren Category GT3 (996) - Maintenance Submitted 11/16/2005 10:59 AM
  19. Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 107 225 52 (or 996 107 225 53) Oil Filter (with large O-ring) 1 ea 999 707 465 40 Small O-ring 1 ea 900 123 010 20 Copper Sealing Ring - Oil Tank 1 ea 900 123 118 30 Aluminum Sealing Ring - Engine 9 ea 996 106 665 55 Mobil 1 0W-40 or equal (approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters)) Approved Oils as of June 2004 The list is now very long (for worldwide coverage). Here is a short list of popular oils (US/Canada): Castrol Syntec 5W-50 5W-50 ncp G Castrol Syntec 5W-40 5W-40 ncp GL Mobil 1 0W-40 ncp GL (factory fill) Mobil 1 5W-40 ncp GL Mobil 1 5W-50 ncp GL Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 0W-40 ncp GL Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W-40 ncp GL Note: ncp oils are synthetic (or "non-conventional processing") oils. GL oils have good light running properties because of their light low-temperature viscosity as well as a high level of temperature stability. G rated oils can be used as non-seasonal oil, but do not have the same light running properties as "GL" oils. Tools you will need: Tire ramps or jack 15 mm socket for crankcase drain 27 mm wrench and 19 mm socket for oil tank drain Oil filter wrench (p/n 000 721 920 40) (tool 9204 about $7 to $22 at your dealer) image 9 plus quart oil catch pan Torque wrench (optional) Oil should be changed when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. CAUTION - oil will be hot, take adequate precautions to avoid being burned. Always dispose of the waste oil in accordance with local legal requirements. Use ramps or jack up the vehicle at the points provided. Remove the oil drain screw and collect the engine oil in a disposal container (at least 9 quarts). Wait about 20 minutes for the old oil to drain. Then clean the oil drain screw and screw it back in with a new aluminium sealing ring. Tightening torque is 52 ft-lb. Remove the oil tank drain screw (19 mm) while holding the nut above it with another (27 mm) wrench (this avoids twisting the tank itself). Collect the engine oil in a disposal container. Wait about 20 minutes for the old oil to drain. Then clean the oil tank drain screw and screw it back in with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque is 44 ft-lb. Remove the oil filter using the oil filter wrench. Pull off and dispose of the old oil filter element. Clean the oil filter housing thoroughly inside and outside and replace the two O-rings. The new O-rings will go on easier if a light amount of oil is on them. Do not put them on with a screwdriver or other sharp object as a sharp object will damage the O-ring. Remove the remaining quantity of oil from the oil filter housing by suction. Install the new filter element. Lightly apply oil to the housing threads. Install oil filter housing and tighten to 19 ft-lb. Fill with engine oil. The oil change quantity is approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters) after a draining time of approx. 20 minutes.
  20. Oil Change Instructions Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 107 225 52 (or 996 107 225 53) Oil Filter (with large O-ring) 1 ea 999 707 465 40 Small O-ring 1 ea 900 123 010 20 Copper Sealing Ring - Oil Tank 1 ea 900 123 118 30 Aluminum Sealing Ring - Engine 9 ea 996 106 665 55 Mobil 1 0W-40 or equal (approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters)) Approved Oils as of June 2004 The list is now Author Loren Category GT3 (996) - Maintenance Submitted 11/16/2005 10:56 AM
  21. Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 107 225 52 (or 996 107 225 53) Oil Filter (with large O-ring) 1 ea 999 707 465 40 Small O-ring 1 ea 900 123 010 20 Copper Sealing Ring - Oil Tank 1 ea 900 123 118 30 Aluminum Sealing Ring - Engine 9 ea 996 106 665 55 Mobil 1 0W-40 or equal (approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters)) Approved Oils as of June 2004 The list is now very long (for worldwide coverage). Here is a short list of popular oils (US/Canada): Castrol Syntec 5W-50 5W-50 ncp G Castrol Syntec 5W-40 5W-40 ncp GL Mobil 1 0W-40 ncp GL (factory fill) Mobil 1 5W-40 ncp GL Mobil 1 5W-50 ncp GL Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic Formula 0W-40 ncp GL Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W-40 ncp GL Note: ncp oils are synthetic (or "non-conventional processing") oils. GL oils have good light running properties because of their light low-temperature viscosity as well as a high level of temperature stability. G rated oils can be used as non-seasonal oil, but do not have the same light running properties as "GL" oils. Tools you will need: Tire ramps or jack 15 mm socket for crankcase drain 27 mm wrench and 19 mm socket for oil tank drain Oil filter wrench (p/n 000 721 920 40) (tool 9204 about $7 to $22 at your dealer) image 9 plus quart oil catch pan Torque wrench (optional) Oil should be changed when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. CAUTION - oil will be hot, take adequate precautions to avoid being burned. Always dispose of the waste oil in accordance with local legal requirements. Use ramps or jack up the vehicle at the points provided. Remove the oil drain screw and collect the engine oil in a disposal container (at least 9 quarts). Wait about 20 minutes for the old oil to drain. Then clean the oil drain screw and screw it back in with a new aluminium sealing ring. Tightening torque is 52 ft-lb. Remove the oil tank drain screw (19 mm) while holding the nut above it with another (27 mm) wrench (this avoids twisting the tank itself). Collect the engine oil in a disposal container. Wait about 20 minutes for the old oil to drain. Then clean the oil tank drain screw and screw it back in with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque is 44 ft-lb. Remove the oil filter using the oil filter wrench. Pull off and dispose of the old oil filter element. Clean the oil filter housing thoroughly inside and outside and replace the two O-rings. The new O-rings will go on easier if a light amount of oil is on them. Do not put them on with a screwdriver or other sharp object as a sharp object will damage the O-ring. Remove the remaining quantity of oil from the oil filter housing by suction. Install the new filter element. Lightly apply oil to the housing threads. Install oil filter housing and tighten to 19 ft-lb. Fill with engine oil. The oil change quantity is approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters) after a draining time of approx. 20 minutes.
  22. Oil Change Instructions Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Parts you will need: 1 ea 996 107 225 52 (or 996 107 225 53) Oil Filter (with large O-ring) 1 ea 999 707 465 40 Small O-ring 1 ea 900 123 010 20 Copper Sealing Ring - Oil Tank 1 ea 900 123 118 30 Aluminum Sealing Ring - Engine 9 ea 996 106 665 55 Mobil 1 0W-40 or equal (approx. 8.5 liters (MY04 GT3 9.0 liters)) Approved Oils as of June 2004 The list Author Loren Category TT/GT2 (996) - Maintenance Submitted 11/16/2005 10:55 AM Updated 05/02/2010 09:03 PM
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