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  1. Richard Hamilton
    According to the wiring diagram, the buzzer is incorporated in the instrument cluster. It looks like the wiring from the sensors comes into the car with the wires for the licence plate light. The PET shows a wiring harness for the licence plate light incorporating the parking assistent option. Sorry, I don't have any photos.
  2. Richard Hamilton
    Izzy - you can download the PDF version of the PET via the Links tab at the top of the page. Thanks for confirming that I am not going mad! I should have looked at the manual first.
  3. Richard Hamilton
    Izzy I got (and still am) confused when I looked at the PET. Mine (May 1998 - DME 5.2.2) has different control modules for DME and Tiptronic. The PET is confusing (to my simple mind anyway) as it shows DME and Tiptronic modules pointing to the same illustration number. All the Tip 996's and Boxsters I have seen (during OBC and cruise retrofits) have had separate modules. Having said that, I think Scott is taking the right route in changing the transmission.
  4. Richard Hamilton
    I'm sure this isn't correct. Check the parts list. Edit: Now I'm not so sure :unsure: (after looking at the parts lists) - I think I might have engaged my mouth before putting my brain in gear. :(
  5. Richard Hamilton
    I haven't any experience of them, but these look quite good and reasonably priced: http://www.heatedseatkits.com/overview.html
  6. Richard Hamilton
    I'd like to nominate my hero, IK Brunel. (Off topic I know, but I couldn't resist)
  7. Richard Hamilton
    The attached shows how it connects. If I remember correctly, plug X1/1 on a USA car is close to the brake servo, but TP has posted a photo somewhere if you do a search. Sometimes the wires are already connected between X1/1 and the cluster. Outside_Air_Temp___Boxster_and_996.pdf
  8. Richard Hamilton
    For some reason, Porsche code all the UK DMEs with country code C10, not C16. (All the ones I've seen anyway, including mine). I don't think the DME records the mileage - only the operating hours. Could that be 220.36 hours? (Average speed 35mph).
  9. Richard Hamilton
    A new cluster can be set forward to the correct mileage with a PST2. It has to be done within a few miles of fitting. There are "mileage correction" people out there if you do get a used cluster. I'm sure that has been covered somewhere on here before. There is a link to where you can download the parts lists in the "Links" box at the top of thhe page.
  10. Richard Hamilton
    Sorry TP and Nick, I didn't word my reply correctly. If you look through the parts list, ALL the 02- Instrument Clusters for USA are shown with the 659 OBC option. In other words, there isn't a cluster listed without OBC. Unless Porsche put special clusters in at the factory, you would expect the cluster of an 02- car to read with the dot-matrix display when you do the retrofit, but clearly it doesn't. Nick, if ever you take the cluster off again it would be worth making a note of the part number, to compare with the parts list. The part number of a USA spec cluster in black for a 02- 3.2S 6-speed manual is 986.641.982.23.A03, and the list price is.....................sitting down?.......................$1823.39.
  11. Richard Hamilton
    I've never heard of C25. Maybe C26? C23 Australia C24 New Zealand C26 South Africa (All these are RHD)
  12. Richard Hamilton
    It's a bit of a mystery why you only get the original type OBC display on later Boxsters. If you look through the parts list, there isn't a later cluster listed with the OBC option (basically, for each region [uSA/RoW/etc] there are only clusters for manual or tiptronic [in various colours]). Therefore you would assume that you would get the 'dot-matrix' display when doing a retrofit, but you don't. Changing the 'order code' has been tried, but that doesn't work. I don't know anyone who has tried a complete new cluster. Risky (expensive) if it doesn't work.
  13. Richard Hamilton
    The cylinder blocks/liners that Autofarm use are made by Perfect Bore in Andover, UK (http://www.perfectbore.com). It might be worth contacting them to see if they have a US distributor.
  14. Richard Hamilton
    I think that's fairly typical, as the spec for the front camber is 0°, and you can't get enough adjustment in the slots of the top strut mount to get much more than specified.
  15. Richard Hamilton
    If it's a dilemma, go for the 911 or you will always have it nagging in your mind that you should have gone for it. I'm not knocking the Boxster, as it is a great car, but you have got to want one more than a 911 for it to be the right choice. Go with your heart, not your head.
  16. Richard Hamilton
    Try applying a couple of clicks on the handbrake. Sometimes the linkage to the shoes rattle.
  17. Richard Hamilton
    Beat ya! http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...DE=02&cat=5
  18. Richard Hamilton
    If it locks and immediately unlocks, it is probably a problem with one of the microswitches in the door. As a temporary measure, try using the emergency locking procedure - turn the key to the lock position and back 3 times in succession (on the driver's side).
  19. Richard Hamilton
    After fitting a new Tiptronic Control Module it is coded for the country, but there are only a couple of options according to the manual. Also the Adaption Values should be reset. That's it - but you need a PST2. I can't see any reason why you couldn't move one from car to car, so I would try and find one at a salvage yard if I were you. And find yourself an independent with a PST2.
  20. Richard Hamilton
    Looks right to me. I think Porsche get it from BMW, and I have seen them in a BMW bag within the Porsche packet! The pin spacing is the same, but it isn't polarised the same as the original. Take care when assembling it, as it's easy to connect it the wrong way round. It won't do any damage - it just won't work.
  21. Richard Hamilton
    T-P, you are absolutely right :notworthy: - I have never given it the chance to time-out. That will teach me to read the manual :oops: . Here's what it says (996): If the ignition key is removed, loads which are switched on or in standby (e.g. power windows, luggage compartment lighting, interior light, radio) are automatically switched off after approximately 2 hours.
  22. Richard Hamilton
    If you remove the pedal - there is a single bolt at the top - you'll see a large hole in the underside of the pedal. Give it a spray with some silicone lubricant. There is a plastic cam in there that can get a bit sticky.
  23. Richard Hamilton
    Yes, there is a light, and it will drain the battery. The light unclips from the lining, and you can just pull the connector off the bottom to disconnect it. I always do that if I'm working on the car with the hood open for any length of time. Alternatively you could pull the fuse for the interior lights.
  24. Richard Hamilton
    Yes, the switch assembly is right by the door handle. If I were you I'd get a test done with a PST2, which will show all the alarm faults and tell you what is wrong. You can download a parts catalog from here: https://techinfo.porsche.com/techinfo/pdf/e...USA_KATALOG.pdf
  25. Richard Hamilton
    You can download the '03 manual (which would be very similar) from the Downloads section, but you'de need to be a Contributing Member ;) It isn't expensive to buy a copy from your dealer, or Sunset. The instrument display seems normal to me - I don't think you have an issue there. If you are getting a double-beep from the alarm when you lock it then you have a fault. Because the passenger door window isn't dropping when you lift the handle, my money would be on there being a problem with the door handle switch unit. It is a common problem for one of the microswitches to fail, but you have to change the whole switch assembly. The red LED on the door lock switch on the dash will light continuously when you lock the doors with the switch, or if you have the door locks programmed to autolock.
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