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  1. JFP in PA
    What "signal amplifier" are you referring to?
  2. JFP in PA
    P1570 meanwhile is the code for an implausible operating range on the immobilizer. Possible causes: Wiring break between the DME and alarm system, short circuit, or faulty alarm module.
  3. JFP in PA
    No, because that would both a violation for forum rules, and theft of Porsche's intellectual property, which they take an incredibly dim view of..................
  4. JFP in PA
    I think you need to do some background searching on coolant leak issues with the 996 turbo cars, they have a myriad of glued in metal hose connections that tend to come loose and leak, sometimes catastrophically. There are shops that sell kits to pin or even weld in the hose ends, but all of these require pulling the engine to do so.
  5. JFP in PA
    Try 0245
  6. JFP in PA
    Just follow the instructions on the tube and you should be fine. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of the right glue.
  7. JFP in PA
    Sometimes they just don't want to stay put, in those cases we use a bit of 3M Weather Stripping adhesive (in black) to make it stay in place, works great:
  8. JFP in PA
    First thing to look at is the inside of the oil sump cover and oil filter, if it is full of metal grit (common in IMS failures), you need to pull the engine apart (total rebuild), other wise the grit will promptly kill any new parts you install.
  9. JFP in PA
    Check your engine compartment fan to make sure it is functional.
  10. JFP in PA
    We have used them quite a bit, particularly on turbo cars that are hard on plugs and ***** to change out. Iridium's have a single side electrode and a very small diameter center electrode:The Denso plugs work extremely well, and last a long time.
  11. JFP in PA
    Try 9243
  12. JFP in PA
    There should be a wiring harness going to the amp that has both a switched power wire (blue I think, and hot when the radio is on)and a ground (brown). There should also be a second harness that is the signal from the radio and output going to the speakers. Not sure if the amp itself is fused or if it shares a circuit with something else.
  13. JFP in PA
    Check the amp to see if it is getting power.
  14. JFP in PA
    Which model radio, and do you have an amp for it in the front trunk?
  15. JFP in PA
    The Durametric system can see and actually test most of the systems on the car in real time, so it is a great time saver when diagnosing electrical problems.I would start with a simple multimeter and test the radio power circuits at the back of the radio to make sure you are getting power there.
  16. JFP in PA
    OK. You need to understand that doing this often results in some significant damage to the entire electrical system beyond the odd blown fuse; blown relays, non functional computers, and dead alternators are not uncommon, as is burnt wiring. You are going to need to start check the entire electrical system. Do you have access to a Durametric software tool?
  17. JFP in PA
    In the process of changing the battery, did you by chance momentarily reverse the cable connections?
  18. JFP in PA
    P0455 is a "large vacuum leak in the evaporative emissions system"; often a bad gas cap, but could also be vacuum lines or valve issues in the EVAP canister system.
  19. JFP in PA
    Almost a trick question, how high is often a matter of personal preference more than a requirement. I've seen it done with a car sitting on two 3 ton jack stands that have a max height of only about 18 inches. Basically, it comes down to how much room you need to get comfortable under there, and what kind of transmission jack you are using to hold the gear box. Personally, I'd like it up as high as possible, but again it comes down to what you have available to you and how you feel about being under there (some get claustrophobic with the car low to the ground, or are simply too tight a fit to work comfortably).
  20. JFP in PA
    Depending upon what the code(s) is/are, that may be an issue as aftermarket OBD II cannot see some codes or misreport them. Check it with what you have.
  21. JFP in PA
    What codes this time?
  22. JFP in PA
    Try 1308
  23. JFP in PA
    As both sides rarely fail at the same time, it is usually either the harness has come loose from the switch, or the switch itself. As Loren's DIY shows, it is a relatively simple project to replace it.
  24. JFP in PA
    While I have no experience with "Torque", the data is mystifying, the engine simply should not do this. That said, I note that all your coolant temps seem quite low for a car equipped with the OEM stat, which does not even begin to open until 186F, and usually is not fully open until around 205-210F. What kinds of temps do you get with this software during normal street driving? If they are as low ( or lower), there is something wrong with the thermostat.
  25. JFP in PA
    The CDR 23 is "coded" so that it matches the MOST fiber optic system in the car; this way the radio cannot be removed and installed into another vehicle. This is done using either the OEM PST II or PIWIS systems: Checking the coding of the CDR23 and the amplifier is correct for the vehicle:1. Using the PST2, in the menu "Control units" select "PCM2/CDR23",2. Select menu item "CDR23" and then "Coding",3. Check whether the designations for the vehicle coding "Type", "Variant" and "Left/Right-hand drive" are correct for the vehicle,4. Select menu item "Amplifier" and then "Coding",5. Check whether the designations for the vehicle coding "Type", "Variant" and "Left/Right-hand drive" are correct for the vehicle. I seriously doubt any aftermarket scanner is going to do this.
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