Removing and installing ballast resistor for the radiator fan motor

[Loren]

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Removing and installing ballast resistor for the radiator fan motor

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Note: Part numbers sometimes change without notice. Always double check with your supplier that you have the latest part numbers. Tools you will need: Crimping tool Soldering Iron Hot airgun (or hair dryer) Parts For MY99-MY01 use: 996.616.101.00 For MY02 and newer use: 996.616.141.00 Heat shrink tubing (fairly large) Electrical tape (optional) Note: The ballast resistor is available as a spare part and can be replaced by crimping it onto the old wires. 1. Dis

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• Author
  Loren
• Category
  Carrera (996) - Common Fixes and Repairs
• Submitted
  08/21/2008 04:16 PM

 

[Saadi996tt]

Link needs to be updated, takes you to a post about 3 center dash strip replacement.

[JFP in PA]

Link needs to be updated, takes you to a post about 3 center dash strip replacement.

 

Strange, I just tried it and it took me to the DIY for replacing the ballast resistors............

[Saadi996tt]

Maybe I should try it on my pc rather than the app.

[Saadi996tt]

[JFP in PA]

Maybe I should try it on my pc rather than the app.

 

Might be the issue.  I would also ask you to not double post on a single topic, which is a violation of forum rules.

[Saadi996tt]

Sorry about the double post, won't happen again. I checked from my pc and it took me to the correct page. The resistor i was referring to was on a c4/turbo which looks a bit different and is mounted to the fan housing.

Thanks again,

Saadi

[JFP in PA]

Sorry about the double post, won't happen again. I checked from my pc and it took me to the correct page. The resistor i was referring to was on a c4/turbo which looks a bit different and is mounted to the fan housing.

Thanks again,

Saadi

 

Over the years, Porsche has used multiple styles of resistors on different models, but they all function in the exact same way.  Porsche sells the resistors, albeit and some pretty stiff prices, but a lot of people have researched alternative sources and saved a lot of $ by going to the after market.  The specs for the resistor is more important than its appearance.

[Saadi996tt]

Can any members chime in and help me source a resistor that would work for my application, any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Saadi

[Loren]

Can any members chime in and help me source a resistor that would work for my application, any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Saadi

 

I highly suggest you buy an OEM resistor.

You do not really want to burn up a fan motor or worst burn your car up. These resistors dissipate a lot of heat and current so the wrong choice be very bad.

 

Try Sunset Porsche in Oregon for the best OEM prices.

 

http://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/

 

The Porsche of Parts Discounts - Sunset Porsche

Phone: 1-888-502-5927

Email: http://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/contact-us

[Saadi996tt]

Thank you, I'll call them and get it ordered.

[Roger Barr]

Question. 
 

existing resistor has 3 wires: White, green, and green/white. 
 

Replacement has 2 red wires and one black. 
 

How should these mate up?