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  1. JFP in PA
    It cold be anywhere is the circuit between the sensor and the DME.
  2. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech That code is often caused by wiring or harness connector issues, resulting in a lack of communication between the DME and the sensor.
  3. JFP in PA
    There isn't any mileage per se, you change them when needed.
  4. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech While the Porsche oil filter wrench is nice, there are several aftermarket units that work just fine.
  5. JFP in PA
    The compressor has to be running and have at least the minimum pressure to operate in order to add gas.
  6. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech To be succinct, you cannot shut this function off, it is part of the car's built in security system to prevent theft. You should also be aware that leaving the key in the ignition when the car is not running also tends to kill the car's battery fairly quickly as many systems remain active as long as the key is inserted.
  7. JFP in PA
    Just to put the service interval in perspective, we change the fluid in Tips around 40-50K miles, never waiting until 90K..........
  8. JFP in PA
    Anytime you remove the hydraulic chain tensioners in one of these engines, the engine needs to be locked at TDC with a pin through the lower pulley, and the cams locked at the cylinder heads with the correct cam locking plates for the style engine you are working on (three chain or five chain). To do otherwise is to risk having the cams move due to spring tension and cause the now slack chain(s) to jump time, which will then require an enormous amount of work to correct. The cam locking plates are cheap insurance against that happening,
  9. JFP in PA
    Please do not "bump" posts, it is against forum rules you agreed to when you joined......
  10. JFP in PA
    Have the battery load tested.
  11. JFP in PA
    You need a non contact infrared pyrometers that measures the temp of the fluid coming out, even drips, without touching it. It can also be used to check the temperature of the trans pan the same way.
  12. JFP in PA
    ?? If you are attempting to "bump" your earlier post, that is prohibited by the forum rules you agreed to when you joined. Future "bump" post will be deleted........
  13. JFP in PA
    They are Lokasil.
  14. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech The problems you mentioned are both well known and documented here and on other websites. Before buying this vehicle, I would suggest you have a pre purchase inspection done by a qualified Porsche specialist; the money spent on the inspection may just be the best investment you make. Good luck.
  15. JFP in PA
    Pretty much. The tool is actually a VW item, but still rather rare.
  16. JFP in PA
    You should remove the strut. Your biggest concern should be safety, you need to compress the springs to remove and install them, so you will need a quality tool setup to do this safely. And yes, you should do both sides.
  17. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech I'd start by looking at the electrical section of the ignition switch, these are known to fail and cause all sorts of weird electrical issues.
  18. JFP in PA
    Your Cayenne, like most late model Porsches use solid state pulse width modulation rather than resistance to control the engine cooling fans. It uses a signal from the DME to not only turn the fan on, but also control the fan speeds. This system is built into the fan motors and is not serviceable. It is entirely possible that the solid state controller has failed, which means the entire fan has to be replaced.
  19. JFP in PA
    While just about everyone selling headers and exhaust systems make large HP improvement claims, in reality they are typically very small. if any improvement at all, when tested on the dyno. The exhaust systems the factory used are actually pretty good all by themselves, and drone free which is more than many aftermarket systems can claim, so reusing your stock mufflers is not a bad idea. Another option is picking up used cats off a wreck; we have done that for several customers with good results.
  20. JFP in PA
    Are you supporting the weight of the trans with a transmission jack while trying to remove these bolts? Both the engine and transmission need to be supported individually during this process, using a support bar for the engine and a trans jack for the gear box. That sway bar also needs to be out of the way as well. If you have access to the 996 Bentley manual, the process is outlined in section 37-16.
  21. JFP in PA
    To me, this sounds more like a harness issue than sensors or the DME. Intermittent loss of signal can be a bear to catch, but it can be done using real time data logging to see what is going on when the event happens. Good luck.
  22. JFP in PA
    No.
  23. JFP in PA
    Over on a forum named "986 Forum" is a poster named "itsnotanove" who runs a Porsche Boxster specific junk yard and is a great source for impossible to find new parts. As these 996 headlights are the same used in the Boxster, he should be able to source the connector and pigtail from one of his wrecks.
  24. JFP in PA
    Only the projector lens in the upper center of the headlight moves (by small electric motors), which contains only the xenon bulb; the rest of the headlight does not move:
  25. JFP in PA
    It won't unless you find and fix the issue first.
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