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  1. Loren
    Yes, likely something in that system, bad canister, a bad purge valve, etc.
  2. Loren
    That is the air pump used for emissions control. It should run a few minutes at start up and sometimes a few seconds at idle (usually when stopping after leaving a freeway). It is normal for it to run - it is not normal if it is vibrating or rattling. Mine sounds a little like a portable vacuum cleaner :lol:
  3. Loren
    We have added Live Chat (back) to the site! Now you can have a "live" chat with someone else on the board or a group chat to discuss mods or whatever. You can use any of the public rooms (The Lounge, Tech Talk, Current Events) or create a private room for your chat. It can be accessed by clicking in the Live Chat at the top of any page. Login to Live Chat using your RennTech.org username and password. We tried this a while ago and the use was not high enough to justify the cost. This new version runs in Flash and is resident component here (so the cost is nil) - the only additional costs are for the bandwidth it uses. We will give this a try for a while and see if everyone likes it and uses it. If it seems useful we'll keep it -- otherwise we'll just turn it off. Enjoy! :)
  4. Loren
    If you click on the "Links" link at the top of any page you will find it -- here.
  5. Loren
    PPI will vary by dealer or shop as to what they check. If you want an Porsche Certified Pre-Owned type of inspection then have them do the things on the CPO checklist that can found here. Of course they will charge you for this service.
  6. Loren
    Currently no aftermarket manuals exist for the 996 Carrera (Boxster yes -- Carrera - no). The 996 Carrera manuals (as are all Porsche service manuals) are no longer printed and I doubt there are any still for sale. The manuals available online at Porsche's Tech website for purchase. Each section (i.e. engine part 1, engine part 2, fuel/exhaust system, etc., etc.) are $110 each as downloadable PDF files. Their are about 17 sections plus a section for each model years wiring diagrams. You can also get unlimited access to all the Porsche service manuals for a yearly $5,200 subscription. The manuals are very complete and quite good.
  7. Loren
    Have a look at TSB 4440 Summer Tires & Wheels. You will see what tire sizes Porsche approves fro which wheels. All of the Porsche 17" wheels for 996's are 7" and 9".
  8. Loren
    http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...post&p=2210
  9. Loren
    They all come prime coated - so it will need to be painted.
  10. Loren
    Leather color codes should 1 letter and two numbers - (i.e. C02 - steel grey, C51 - graphite grey, etc.)
  11. Loren
    Only TSB for the belt side of the crank is for the oil seal (FMS).
  12. Loren
    You can always use "Search (Subject/Titles) for" and enter "switch" in the TT TSB section. 2/03 2804 Replacement Ignition Switch -- dated Nov 24, 2003
  13. Loren
    Are you sure it is not the water pump?
  14. Loren
    New site feature (Acronym). You can find it on the lower left of the posting screen. Mouse over the underlined term (below) TSB
  15. Loren
    http://www.durametric.com/ It will also tell you where (exactly) the fault occurred. If you did not disconnect a seat belt connector or the steering wheel - it shouldn't have gone on. The fault code will tell you.
  16. Loren
    Did you remove a seat to put the short shifter in? If you did so and the key was in the ignition (even in the off position) then that likely caused the airbag light. Easy to reset with the Durametric Software or a shop with a PIWIS tester.
  17. Loren
    The parts list (for a replacement LSD transmission) says "22/40%".
  18. Loren
    Please do not cross post (see the Board Rules/Guidelines). Get a quote from Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost (Sunset Imports). I think you will find they have the best price.
  19. Loren
    And in the US Porsche generally warranties repairs for 2 years (from the time of the repair regardless of the original warranty).
  20. Loren
    Download it here
  21. Loren
    Probably not - unless your car has a history of related problems.
  22. Loren
    The power steering and clutch share the same hydraulic pump. Turning the steering wheel with the engine off can cause the fluid level to rise or fall. Likewise actuating the clutch with the engine off will do the same. If you (or someone else) topped up after either of these occurrences then you will likely overfill the reservoir. The proper way to check the steering and clutch fluid is to run the engine for at least 20 seconds prior to checking either fluid.
  23. Loren
    There are several threads here (do a search) for battery drains. If you put a DC amp meter in series with the battery the draw should be around 40 ma or less. If not then start eliminating things like the front trunk light still on with the trunk closed, etc. You can also pull fuses one at a time until your draw drops to help pinpoint the problem.
  24. Loren
    Try a little patience please... it is a busy time of year for everyone... Take the headlight out and checked that the connector part that stays in the car (when the headlight is out). See if it has any bent pins -- or that a pin (or two) has come loose and is not connecting?
  25. Loren
    On most all late model Porsches: Term 15 = switched 12 volts Term 30 = unswitched 12 volts Term 31 = ground
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