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  1. Loren
    Should be on the airbag screen - ah... maybe Durametric does not have that for Boxster. Well, if you have a PSt2 or PIWIS handy I like to compare engine operating hours with air bag hours. Realize that when you put the key in the ignition (even in the off position) the airbag circuit activates and the airbag hours counter starts. When the engine hours and airbag hour are vastly different - then you need to ascertain if the DME was swapped or the airbag fired or was swapped.
  2. Loren
    How many hours on the airbag?
  3. Loren
    The factory fill is amber (Typ 200). I think it is fine for most DE type events. You will want to change it more often though - like every 4 events or 2 years whichever comes first.
  4. Loren
    I either snake a small rubber hose hose through or a little compressed air. Keep the air pressure low if you use compressed air as you can blow the hose off or blow crud back in your face.
  5. Loren
    It is an HDR Photomatix treatment to a series of 3 photos at different shutter speeds. (that's about all I know about photography!). So it is a re-touched photo.
  6. Loren
    The symptom you speak of is usually a bad amp or radio.
  7. Loren
    RFM gave you an answer above. It is up under the dash.
  8. Loren
    Check with the folks at Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) for a better pricing (I quote list here because that is all I have).
  9. Loren
    MSRP on a Porsche rebuilt (exchange) 6 speed is about $5800. That includes a two year warranty.
  10. Loren
    1. Just having the key in the ignition activates circuits in the car. Because of the problem with the selector support you can not remove the key and the magnet circuit over heats. That is how I understand it... 2. This is covered under warranty - I sent you a PM.
  11. Loren
    2008 - 2003 = 5 years Your battery was old last year. It is rare for (any) battery to last longer than 4 years. I would start with a known good battery.
  12. Loren
    6 speed or Tiptronic?
  13. Loren
    CIS is usually reliable - but remember a 1980 car is 28 years old. So, some parts are going to wear out and some are going to break from age. The pop-off valve is a little extra insurance just in case - and like I said a new air box is $490 just for the air box - no labor.
  14. Loren
    Does not connect to anything - just a vent.
  15. Loren
    It is not in that image because it is not a Porsche part. http://www.automotion.com/productpage.aspx...d=11&sid=51 At $49 it is 1/10th the cost of a new CIS airbox.
  16. Loren
    The parts list calls it "Tool". From the Owner's Manual (which you can download here)
  17. Loren
    :welcome: Any dealer has the tool (996.563.413.01) -- US MSRP is about $30. Likely much less at Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost)
  18. Loren
    997.607.018.02 is for a 6 speed 997.607.018.03 is for a Tipronic Both have an MSRP around $90.
  19. Loren
    I think he was talking about a product called a "flapper" that goes on the CIS intake. It is supposed to be like a popoff valve - if the cold start valve leaks too much gas into the intake then the car can ignite that gas. This backfire usually cracks the CIS intake box and makes the car undriveable. The idea behind the flapper is that it blows open taking the pressure hit instead of the intake.
  20. Loren
    Make sure it is the cap and not the bleeder valve - they get old and leak too.
  21. Loren
    :welcome: P0300 Misfire Damaging to Catalytic Converter P0301 Misfire, Cylinder 1, Damaging to Catalytic Converter P0303 Misfire, Cylinder 3, Damaging to Catalytic Converter P1313 Misfire, Cylinder 1, Emission Relevant P1315 Misfire, Cylinder 3, Emission Relevant P1319 Misfire, Emission Relevant A bad MAF would not cause misfires on only two cylinders. Probably time to check the coil packs on cylinders 1 and 3 and the spark plugs.
  22. Loren
    Yes, when they program the new key(s) they can erase the old ones. You can buy your keys from Sunset Imports and they will come with a security code tag. To program them you will need someone with a PST2 or PIWIS tester as well as your cars security codes (obtainable from your dealer if you ask for them). To program the keys the shop will need: your car, any existing keys, your security codes, and any new keys. Expect to pay for 1 hour labor to do this. Where are you located? Perhaps someone here can suggest a local shop. Yes, just click on any donate button and follow the directions (PayPal or credit card).
  23. Loren
    You don't have to get a PayPal account to donate here - you can use a credit card too. The VIN option info is free service here too - but we only do it for Contributing Members because we don't need to run 30,000 plus of these - not to mention folks that want you to run car(s) "they are considering purchasing".
  24. Loren
    I use 0W-40 Mobil 1. Here is a tech article link to help you out. http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/b..._oil_change.htm I back my car up a set of ramps rather than jacking it up. I store my car in the winter also ( I live in Michigan ) and I start it after the oil change - by doing so you will get the oil through out the system including the oil filter. :lol: We have a very detailed DIY tight here
  25. Loren
    Congratulations! 1. Yes, you can buy replacement manuals. I think Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) will have the best prices. But, no Porsche does not have replacement option stickers. Any dealer can run a VIN report and give you a print out of your cars factory options. We can have that done here for our Contributing Members too. 2. The maximum number keys programmed to the car is 4. That includes the valet key. Standard keys that come with the car should be 2 remotes and 1 valet key - so you could add one more. 3. I have not tried that on a US TT Cab so i don't know if you can program it. The RoW alarm control box is a different frequency.
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