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  1. JFP in PA
    First of all, over filling these cars, regardless of the IMS bearing, is a bad idea. When the system is over filled, you only know it is over, but not by how much. It could be 1/2 quart, or three quarts, the display will say the same thing. With IMS bearings capable of exterior lubrication, such as the LN ceramic hybrid, do so using the oil mist inside the rear case area; the level of he oil is irrelevant to this process. What is actually more important to the IMS is how fresh the oil is and how much ZDDP it contains. A couple on notes in passing: The factory IMS bearing does not lubricate properly regardless of the oil level as it is not designed to allow outside oil in, so again the oil level is irrelevant. Second, you should not put your car away for the winter with used oil in it. Used oil typically carries both fuel and water in it, which accelerates the oil break down and can even lead to internal componet corrosion. Put it away with fresh oil in it.
  2. JFP in PA
    No, you have to have the original tag to program the system.
  3. JFP in PA
    The lack of an immobilizer signal to the DME shuts off multiple circuits to prevent the car from starting.
  4. JFP in PA
    An additional thought: There is a small glass fuse in the box under the seat, have your guy check it as if it was blown, the box is dead.
  5. JFP in PA
    Works this way: When you insert your key into the ignition, a pill in the key is read by the box under the seat, which then sends a code to the DME, allowing the car to start. If someone tried to hot wire the car, or use a bogus key, no pill, no read, no signal to the DME, car won't fire.
  6. JFP in PA
    That maybe, but the fault codes say it is the central locking system, you need to figure out what was done during the radio install that upset it. It would also be helpful if you listed the "P" codes as well.
  7. JFP in PA
    That looks like your central locking/alarm computer is malfunctioning and keeping the car from starting (thinks you are stealing it). Has this key worked in the past? If it has, you need to start looking at the control unit under the driver's seat to see if it is wet, has become disconnected, or has its internal fuse blown.
  8. JFP in PA
    You have to stay objective; if something looks questionable, it probably is and is not the only thing that is.
  9. JFP in PA
    P1372 - valve lift control, bank 1
  10. JFP in PA
    I would try and grab as much data as possible, as at this juncture you don't really know what you are looking for. I would, however, pay particular attention to the fuel data.
  11. JFP in PA
    Quite often, the hardest part of buying a car is not getting emotionally attached to it, but stepping back and looking at it in the hard light of reality. I'm sure there is another one out there that has been lovingly cared for and just waiting for you to find it.
  12. JFP in PA
    Run, do not walk away from that car. We see this all the time: Deferred maintenance. If he did not care to maintain the car, what else did he ignore.........................
  13. JFP in PA
    Only way to know that is to connect a Porsche specific scan tool to the car and collect real time data.
  14. JFP in PA
    I am not aware of that happening.
  15. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech P0335 and 0336 are cam and crankshaft position sensor issues, sensors are either out or wiring to them is questionable. P1266 is for your "drive by wire" system, which is also reading out of range, which can also be related to the sensor issues.
  16. JFP in PA
    Welcome to the world of 911 service. If you think yours is bad, take a look under a 996 turbo.................
  17. JFP in PA
    Most likely, you have burned out one or more circuits by doing this. I would test the alternator for output, but you have probably either smoked the voltage regulator or a diode or two, which will require replacement. The PSM is probably a ghost code due to the alternator issue. You may have also cooked other circuits that have not showed up yet, so be prepared.
  18. JFP in PA
    $36 a plug is more than a bit steep. Check the same part number on board sponsor Sunset Porsche's parts website, I'll bet it is significantly better..............
  19. JFP in PA
    Actually, it is pretty high based upon experience. I would pull the coils and look for small cracks, the give away sign that the coils are on their way out.
  20. JFP in PA
    You can read the alternator output with a digital multimeter, but the battery should be load tested.
  21. JFP in PA
    Scan them into your computer, then cut and paste them into the translator.
  22. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech When posting questions like this, it is always useful to also provide the year and model of the car.
  23. JFP in PA
    That slight a tire pressure difference should not be enough to trigger this problem. More often than not, battery/charging system issues can trigger "ghost" ABS/PSM codes in these cars, so I would start by checking them first. I would also scan the car with a Porsche specific scan tool to see what faults are indicated.
  24. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Sunset Porsche is one of RennTech's board sponsors, and very highly regarded within the Porsche community at large. Many poster's here, as well as shops like mine use them almost exclusively for our parts needs without problem. Did you try to contact them to resolve your problem with them?
  25. JFP in PA
    No, the CPS would totally shut down the engine if it failed.
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