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  1. JFP in PA
    No. The PST II is a Windows based system only and cannot be used on any type phone.
  2. JFP in PA
    I would start by removing the oil filter and cuttingt it open; if it is full of metal, you will need to drop the engine for further examination. If the cams are not rotating in sync with the crank, I would seriously doubt the news is going to be anything good......
  3. JFP in PA
    Correct on the cam plug location. An oil drain is not necessary, with the engine off there is little oil in the cylinder heads. If the chains have failed, the engine will not run, and even turning it over would result in bent valves, and the engine would not be able to complete one rotation. These are interference engines, meaning that if the valves are not opening or closing at the correct time, parts start hitting and it is all over.
  4. JFP in PA
    If yours is a 2001 Boxster, pull the green plug on the exhaust side of the head on the passenger's side and rotate the engine by hand (clockwise ONLY) using the bolt in the crank pulley. When the engine is at TDC, the slot in that cam should be straight up and down in the plug opening. As the crank drives the cams via the chains, yes the crank would move if the chains were broken, but the engine would be trash as there would have been massive piston to valve contact. At that point, codes would be irrelevant.
  5. JFP in PA
    Tool 9637 is one of Porsche's Unicorn tools, it is called a pin out box for diagnosing electrical issues in the harness. These things cost a couple of grand, and the last time we looked the wait time to have the elves in the Black Forest build one for you was about two years. It is not going to be easy to find. The harness can be repaired, but with a couple of caveats: The wire gauge and colors should match for later diagnostic purposes, and the replacement should be soldered and heat shrinked, never crimped (low voltage sensor signals are very suseptable to line resistance, which is common with crimped connections). You can always swap the sensors, but as the code is specific to a harness issue, the code would not likely change. You would probably better spend your time jury rigging the wiring harness electrical tests looking for the short.
  6. JFP in PA
    Not really sure about the switch part number; I can honestly say I have not seen one without a number, but then I have only see a few of them total. But I am still focused on the point that when you purchase the wheel as a kit from Porsche, it comes with a switch, which may mean the switch itself is different for the multifunction wheel. You would need to talks to a Porsche parts department to confirm or deny that.
  7. JFP in PA
    Codes are probably related, but the P0343 is often more a wiring issue than a replacement: P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor 1 – Above Limit Potential causes: – Short circuit to B+ Check the connector/wiring. Check signal wire from DME control module, pin III/20, to CMP sensor for short circuit to B+. 1. Connect special tool 9637 to wiring harness (DME control module connector). 2. Remove connector of CMP sensor. 3. Connect voltmeter to special tool 9637, pin III/20, and ground. Switch on the ignition. Display: 0 V If battery voltage is displayed, check wiring harness for chafing and pinching damage.
  8. JFP in PA
    Looking at the photo again, you might be correct, which would explain why the car has no codes (the sensor is still connected electrically but not mechanically). If that is the case, the part is a $5 "support", 99634137103.
  9. JFP in PA
    Call Sunset, tell them which side you need (although I think one fits both sides) and they will confirm what you need.
  10. JFP in PA
    That should be correct. If Sean is on his game, he should have asked you for your VIN to verify that is the most current part (their system is always more current than what we have out in the field).
  11. JFP in PA
    Yup, that little black object is call the level sensor, and retails for around $70-80. Items # 1 & 2 in this diagram:
  12. JFP in PA
    Easy enough, contact board sponsor Sunset Porsche ( (503) 718-6060) and they will set you up with what you need. Sensor should be 99763112100 , but check with Sunset for any updated numbers, retail should be about $70 each.
  13. JFP in PA
    Porsche designed the cars to be able to use the cigarette lighter for this purpose; we also have used the lighter connection on cars for years without problems.
  14. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech You have discovered what several others have as well, when it comes to Porsche diagnostic tools you have few viable options because of the unusual diagnostics protocols that Porsche employs. Several companies have claimed they had Porsche compatible tools that could be used on any car, but very few have actually delivered on that promise, and those that did ended up costing many times what the Durametric system sells for.
  15. JFP in PA
    While using some blue (read medium strength) Loctite is a good idea on low torque fasteners that tend to come loose, over torqueing them or using red thread locker is decidedly a very bad idea, as he will likely discover if he ever needs to disassemble the components in the future..........
  16. JFP in PA
    Are you sure that a conversion to the multifunction steering wheel did not require changing other steering column components to match? A quick scan of the part list says that the factory conversion kit comes with the wiring harness, control unit, and switches. And a quick question: Does the car have a PDK gear box?
  17. JFP in PA
    Interesting. We have collected quite a few UOA's on the DT product, and they have consistently out performed similar mileage M1 5W-50 samples, and absolutely buried the M1 0W-40 product.
  18. JFP in PA
    Exceeded the DT how? We have converted over dozens of customers from other oils to the DT40 by a simple through drain and refill without any consequences, and with excellent UOA's as well.
  19. JFP in PA
    Instead of fabrication, or McGivering the system, why not just buy the correct replacement parts and be done with it? Has to be quicker and probably cheaper as well......
  20. JFP in PA
    A flashing CEL is a critical issue, and may be more than a simple misfire, which rarely causes the CEL to flash, but rather just illuminate. Get the codes read, preferably with a Porsche specific scan tool and let us know what you find. Without the codes, anything is speculation. Good luck.
  21. JFP in PA
    The PCCB's are a bit more noisy than steel, and can show some drag, but what you describe sounds excessive. I would say the system needs closer inspection by someone familiar with PCCB's If some of the brake component's need to be replaced, be ready for sticker shock as the front rotors alone retail for about $11K.
  22. JFP in PA
    I would change the oil because of its age; used oil can break down over time from action of the contaminants on the additive package. The DT40 is an excellent choice. A 98 would have the dual row IMS, which is one of the strongest. Dual rows do fail, but at a much lower rate than the later single row bearings.
  23. JFP in PA
    This problem remains perplexingly odd. The car's computer system show no faults, yet it seems to be registering a fault on the instrument display. If you had a headlight servo motor issue, where should be faults, if wiring was shorted or disconnected, there should be faults. But there aren't any.
  24. JFP in PA
    Glad you got it sorted
  25. JFP in PA
    I've often felt that these engines were designed for a tech with three hands to work on..............
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