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Loren

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  1. How large is the image? RennTech.org still has to make a thumbnail and if the (original) image is over 180K then it will fail. I've set this artificial limit just to try and keep costs down. If your images are not too much larger (say 250K or even 300K) then I'll increase the size but if they are 2MB each - no can do.
  2. The switch (electrical wears out) then you get all sorts of electrical anomalies including not starting.
  3. I guess step one is the decision to Upload a New Product? This was the best review software I could find (at the time) that had some sort of integration with the forum (so you don't have to login twice). I don't have time to write something myself but I do keep an eye out for something better.
  4. Well, you need to have someone else listen with the front trunk open to see if the noise is from the front shock tower bushing(s) or... the steering wheel hub making the noise. Two very different problems.
  5. How old/how many miles on the belt? They are fairly inexpensive and take about 5 minutes to replace. If the smoke is black then that is un-burnt petrol. On egas cars like yours the idle is set by the throttle butterfly opening just a slight amount (older cars used a idle valve that let in a certain amount of air). When the throttle body and butterfly get carbon buildup the distance changes and the idle/startup becomes rough. Look through the forum here for tips on cleaning the throttle body - it has been discussed many times.
  6. Your car is the right age for a ignition switch problem. Any strange issues with the ignition switch? What happens if you wiggle the ignition while turning it. Also, since it is a cab check for water or moisture under the left hand seat.
  7. Ask him for the codes next time. I never clear codes until I am pretty sure I have checked everything and no other codes show up. Sorry, but blaming PCNA is lame. Your mechanic should have been to the 997 training school and should know how to troubleshoot these sorts of problems. As far as I know PCNA does not fix cars - they are just a liaison with the factory for unusual or stubborn problems. Where are you located? are there other dealers?
  8. It came from my service manual that has had all the factory updates (95 supplements).
  9. My apologies... the "Upload Products" (new products for review) should be working again.
  10. The engines are the same. The body, suspension and brakes for the C4S (only) come from the Turbo.
  11. When an airbag light goes on there is also a fault code(s) as to what triggered it (just like the DME). Easily read with a or PIWIS tester that code(s) should point to the triggering problem area. Then they should follow the troubleshooting based on the fault code. He didn't say what he fault code was did he? If the code is 8033 and/or 8034 then there is a TSB for a know problem with the air bag light. Have him review TSB 3/04 9766 Airbag Warning Light Activated: Seal in the Plug Connection of Triggering Unit Faulty -- dated 10-04-2004.
  12. Preliminary 2007 997 Turbo Order Guide (US) added here.
  13. Kim, I don't know - I just wanted to make sure he checked first because my 01 CLK55 AMG is not hot with the ignition off.
  14. Fronts: 955.521.819.00.SXG Left headrest with Porsche coat of arms black/black (MY06) -- Retail $171.86 (as of February 2006) 955.521.820.00.SXG Right headrest with Porsche coat of arms black/black (MY06) -- Retail $171.86 (as of February 2006)
  15. The handbrake shoes are inside the rear rotor hubs. They can be adjusted with a screwdriver by rotating the adjuster wheel through the rotor. I don't understand how they got tighter (they should get looser)... unless someone at the dealership (OPC) messed them up after inspection.
  16. In what color leather? (and I am not sure they sell them separately)
  17. On the ground dead center right where the engine mates to the transmission.
  18. Could be... if so it should reset itself in the next couple of (driving) days.
  19. Umm... I think the lighter has to be on a unswitched +12 volts. That is, live even with the ignition off.
  20. 000.044.801.45 WIND DEFLECTOR CARRERA -- Retail $334.03 (as of February 2006)
  21. Have a look at TSB 6/02 2601 Exhaust System/Sports Exhaust System -- dated May 23, 2003 The whole parts list is there.
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