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Integrated Garage Door Opener DIY or In-dash Spoiler (Tail) Switch Mod

The frequency of the flashing light is part of the diagnosis. Covers all Carrera (996), GT3, TT / GT2 and Boxster (986) cars Here is the long explanation from the service manual on the flashing coolant light. "Four functions of the coolant warning light: 1. Engine coolant level too low -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz) 2. Engine compartment temperature too high -- light flashes slowly (0.5 Hz) (engine compartment blower might be faulty) 3. Engine coolant temperature too high -- light is lit; pointer on the right 4. Temperature sensor at water outlet faulty -- light flashes rapidly (1 Hz) ; pointer on the right Note: The temperature warning in point three is indicated if the conditions "engine coolant temperature too high" and "engine coolant level too low" are present simultaneously."

Most O2 sensors last about 60k - but it looks like yours didn't. If it keeps coming back I would suggest replacing that one (as does the service manual).

Coupes and cabs get different springs as well as 6 speeds and Tips. The -08 is the kit for for a C4, coupe, with 6 speed. The -20 is the kit for C4, coupe, Tiptronic.

This one is Litronics (Xenon) with headlight washers All the others look like (standard) Halogen - no washers.

Flashing Coolant Light, What it means... It can also just be a bad coolant level sensor.

Thanks! We all enjoyed it too. I think we had about 18 or 20 cars come by to get their codes read. 986 Boxsters, 996 Carreras, TTs, GT2, 997 and a 997S but no Cayennes :huh: Some happy folks (no codes) and some surprising faults. I think 4 of the 5 Cabs/Boxsters we tested had convertible top faults that the owners were not aware of. In one case we used the PST2 to re-calibrate the top on a Cab (re-synch the transmissions?). Thanks to the folks at Durametric - I think they will get some good feedback from this. Special thanks to the folks at SharkWerks for allowing us to use their shop and... for all their top notch technical and tuning advice. :thumbup:

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Do a search here as this has been covered many times. The same solution(s) apply to CDR-23 and CDR-24 as they are both fiber optics based systems.

Any (good) dealer can stop noises/rattles in any model (coupe, cab, or Targa) by performing the suggested fixes in a Porsche TSB (Technical Service Bulletin).

Scouser has updated the VIN Decoder. The VIN Decoder is here. Many thanks to Scouser for his work and updates to this fine tool! :clapping:

I don't know if Porsche originally designed it for a different filter or some sort of cover - but you are correct that it is not used.

Yes, you would lose it all. The radio communicates on a fiber optic network (called MOST). The amp does the same (if you have that option). Few if any 3rd party systems operate on fiber optics and I doubt they could "talk" to the Porsche controllers anyway. The only other option is to remove the Porsche systems and wire the car for a 3rd party radio/sound system.

Oh cool.. the 'ol roundy cable then? Too bad I don't have my car because I'd could give you guys a few codes you've never seen before:) No, this is the later version OBD II type connector. They are working on a custom version of the older round type connector. The original manufacturer has not made the round connector for something like 10 years.

Perhaps the headlights were stolen - there was a rash of those last year on both the East and West coast.

996.552.253.01.01C Upper Shelf (black) -- MSRP $34.97

Is this a US/Canada car or RoW? 226 - could be a country code or perhaps it is 236 - 18 inch tires 288 - Headlight washers Perhaps someone removed/replaced the headlights with the washers built-in.

:oops: I've got to remember to read the forum categories before I reply...

The vehicle (road) horns are not connected to the alarm horn/siren. The only way to fully test the alarm system is with a PST2 or PIWIS tester. Repairs can then be made and faults reset. If there is a key/immobilizer issue then only a dealer can change that programming with a PST2 or PIWIS - after they request and receive the authorization codes from Porsche.

PCM2 began in MY02. If the car has the face lift headlights (like a Turbo) then it should have PCM2.

What trim? The radio comes out without removing any trim. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...indpost&p=15531

If you look at the sticker on the drivers door it will tell you the exact month and year your car was built. Porsche describes the two systems this way (for cars prior to MY02): Halogen - "In the low beam sector, the H7 bulb system offers the following advantages: - high light volume - more light in the boundary zone in front of the light/dark boundary - homogeneous illumination of the entire road surface - to prevent the driver of the vehicle and the drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled, the headlights are coated with "anti-dazzle" paint at the necessary points. The high beam uses a second H7 bulb that ensures a good range (advantageous at high speed on straight roads) and improved homogeneity when flashing the headlight." Litronic (Xenon/Halogen) - "The "Litronic" system offers the following advantages in low-beam mode: - very high light volume - more light in the boundary zone in front of the light/dark boundary - homogeneous illumination of the entire road surface - high colour temperature enables good colour vision - the sharply defined light/dark boundary prevents passing vehicles from being dazzled - to prevent the driver of the vehicle and the drivers of oncoming vehicles from being dazzled, the headlights are coated with "anti-dazzle" paint at the necessary points and have a periphery illumination reflector. The "Litronic" system offers the following advantages in high-beam mode: - Halogen high-beam headlights - lowering the beam mask provides a wide and very brightly lit illumination zone even at long range (particularly important on winding roads) - supplementary halogen headlights ensure long-range illumination (important when driving at high speeds along straight roads) - considerably better switching behaviour when flashing the headlights as well as improved homogeneity compared to previous gas-discharge systems.

In MY99 there were two grey interiors offered and airbags for that year were offered in Leatherette (plastic) or Leather. C50 Graphite Grey (leatherette or leather) -- kind of a dark grey (like your air vents) B50 Space Grey (leatherette or leather) -- kind of a light grey The color code does not change but the part number does depending on leatherette or leather.

My mistake oh mighty Boxster Wizard... ;)