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  1. RFM
    It looks like an already occurred shortcoming on some MY 964 alternator/engine wiring, these are then replaced with a factory recal. Despite the many fuses, it remains a fire hazard to me. Those with this problem could be related, to an OPC or their respective importer, the car checked and make a complaint, such thing have nothing to do with any warranty period given their action on the much older 964 a few years ago, at least this is my view on this matter. "If you do not shoot, you always miss the target" people say over here.
  2. RFM
    Yes, it is #8 in the diagram, the valve is in the middle of the vehicle at the end of the transmission.
  3. RFM
    I think the noise is caused by the on/off mouvement of the electric/vacuum operated cooling water shutoff valve, which controlled the transmission heat exchanger. The valve is mounted just in front of the gearbox, at the level of the B-pillar, above the plastic bottom protection.
  4. RFM
    I think that it concerns item #25.
  5. RFM
    Attention must be given to the exact lenght of the belt, some manufacturers do not use the same belt size as OM. 1 or two mm. too short is not an immediate problem, but 1 or 2 mm. too long will result in slipping of the belt.
  6. RFM
    The weight distribution, chassis and suspension design/adjustment of the car has a lot to do with it.
  7. RFM
    I would consider to replace the fuel pump relay, the resistance of the relay can became probably too high. It does not cost much and in time he still fails.
  8. RFM
    drstephensugiono: in the case of a failed servo motor, a decent diagnosis system should intercept the error and report as a code. A defective flap or broken connection, of course, is not recognized by the system just as a permanent cold heater core. These conditions are still to be monitored through the values of the different temperature sensors, outside, inside, mix, etc. I do not know if Durametric can handle that. ekstroemtj: the heater core is located inside the Heater/AC unit centrally under the dash.
  9. RFM
    There is no heater valve, all functions work with servo motors connected on flaps. The heater core has always the same temp. as the cooling water; it is the passing air, depending on the temp. you set on the control panel, whether or not heated. Check first if the heater core warms up.
  10. RFM
    If i were you, i would first inspect the connector and wiring into the A-pillar. Success.
  11. RFM
    The sensor is built into the door lock assy. therefor should the door trim, and the inner metal doorpannel on which all parts are mounted, as window regulator, speaker, inner door handles, door lock assy, etc. be removed. Not an easy task conserning some adjustments, but not impossible to do.
  12. RFM
    If the antenna in the front windscreen is in good condition, check the antenna amplifier, which is located inside the right A pillar, they occasionally become defective. You must disassemble the pillar trim to reach it.
  13. RFM
    I think there are only two options, either restore the thread with a helicoil or something similar (if possible), or replace the oil pan completely.
  14. RFM
    If you look closely you will see a cross cable, located between the fabric layers of the convertible top, which is attached with elastic straps on both sides (left and right) on the fabric. One of the elastic straps will probably torn, so that the tension has disappeared. The intention is that the cable or wire, with the help of the elastic straps, the top, when opening and closing, pulls slightly together toward the center of the car, in such a way that the top fits into the black plastic parts. Some convertibles use a complete elastic strap, from left to right, instead of a partial cable/wire elastic strap combination, depends on MY, i think. Hope it helps.
  15. RFM
    +1 Fully agrees with binger at this point.
  16. RFM
    PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter usually expressed in MM, it's merely the distance between the center of two diametrically opposite bolts (4 or 6 bolts wheels). For 5 bolt pattern, which is a little more complicated, PCD can be found by multiplying the center distance between any two adjacent holes by 1.701. An other solution is to draw an imaginary circle throught the center of all holes, the mesure the diameter of the circle.
  17. RFM
    The mileage is stored in the cluster and can only be increased, and not decreased, by reprogramming the cluster, at least not in an OPC. The replacement cluster must have a lower number of miles than the Original, must also be of the same type. The gauge can also be individually replaced if defective, if it was me, i would start to test the wiring/connectors for excessive resistance first.
  18. RFM
    Boxster: bank 2 = driver side (LHD) sensor 1 = sensor in front of cat. (TWC) Hope it helps.
  19. RFM
    A reason is that an engine with automatic transmission does not react so violently to the motor brake as an engine with manual gearbox, therefor it is not necessary to use a freewheel pulley. An alternator with freewheel pulley will use plastic rollers instead of metal in order to reduce the mass forces also. You may use an alternator with freewheel pulley always together with plastic rollers on an engine with a conventional alternator pulley and metal rollers, but not vice versa.
  20. RFM
    On a 987 is the left brake light directly connected to the switch, the right and 3rd brake lights are connected to the rear control box via the switch. Check whether the correct switch is installed and if the fuses are still intact.
  21. RFM
    Are these really tires or banana peels? Not on my car, no way, know for sure.
  22. RFM
    Reminder, when the car is lifted with the wheels off the ground, ignition on and in horizontal position, the air suspension, if present, must be switched off.
  23. RFM
    No, the wheels do not need to spin, therefor it is not necessary to jack up the car. Only with the engine running, handbrake on and foot on the brake pedal, go slowly through the various positions and back should be sufficient.
  24. RFM
    What you mean with "inner hub" are you sure it's about the power steering pump pulley? By a broken shaft/pulley combination you have no more power steering and/or the combination simply falls off. Your specified pully combination refers more to the AC compressor or alternator with free wheel pulley, the explanation sounds a little confusing to me.
  25. RFM
    You can have it right, with some alternators, the build-in water pump rattle (water cooled alternator, you know), the sound is the same as a defective engine water pump. In this case there is no other option than replace the alternator again.
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