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  1. Loren
    Did you read the note in step 3 about lighting up the switch? Did you try that? The only power close is the window switches as the ashtray light only comes on with the headlights.
  2. Loren
    All 300 series faults are misfires that can damage the catalytic convertor. P0300 is multiple misfires and P0304 would be cylinder 4, P0305 would be cylinder 5 etc. P1316, P1317, P1318, 1319 are also misfire detection emissions relevant. Again these refer to cylinders 4, 5 and 6. P0150 Oxygen Sensor Ahead of Catalytic Converter (Cylinders 4 - 6) - Intercore Short Circuit or Limited Voltage Increase. So the problem you fixed was on the 4,5,6 engine bank side? If it was then you likely got the problems. Now you will need to wait and see if the light comes on again.
  3. Loren
    You can buy an exchange engine from Porsche for under $7000 and I'm pretty sure they come with a warranty.
  4. Loren
    I found a second source (AllData) and they say gear oil too. Makes sense to me - I think the service manual is wrong. I will correct the DIY page.
  5. Loren
    I have never done this on a C4. I quoted you what the service manual says (see below). The service manual could be wrong - the easiest way to tell for sure is to take the fill plug out and stick your finger inside to touch the oil. If it comes out with a red colored very light oil then it is ATF if it comes out with a thicker yellow/brown oil then it is gear oil. Please let us know if the service manual is wrong!
  6. Loren
    I don't think I would. For the reasons explained above (gearbox and diff in the same casing and hence using the same oil), I'd use a transaxle-specific oil. Almost all major oil manufacturers make them, Mobil 1 calls it PTX, Shell calls it Transaxle, Castrol calls it TAF-X. There is a reason why Porsche (or in fact GETRAG) recommend a specific oil. Obviously you can pour in whatever you want, but if you knowingly discard the manufacturer's advice, then don't complain if your gearbox (and in particular the synchromesh) doesn't last as long as you might have hoped. Also, I wouldn't necessarily go with people's recommendations "ABC is a good oil for Porsche boxes". Very few people understand the specifics of gearboxes, not even car manufacturers themselves (they just buy them in) and certainly not the mechanic at the dealership. But why not just go with the gearbox manufacturer's recommendation and be on the safe side? Cheers, Uwe PS: I know that the old G50-bases boxes used any old 75W-90 API GL5, but the synchro was different and the change intervals were shorter. Mobilube PTX is not sold in th US - except by Porsche dealers at a 5X markup. Mobil's Specs: Mobilube PTX (synthetic) 75W-90 GL-4, GL-5 Mobilube 1 SCH (synthetic) 75W-90 GL-5,PG-1,PG-2
  7. Loren
    If your car was built before March 25th, 2004, as of the following VINs: 99 84S 62 2452 USA then they can do the TSB and be reimbursed by Porsche. Perhaps you should suggest they read TSB 7/04 9662 Insufficient Range of Remote Control (dated 8-13-04)
  8. Loren
    Congrats! :thumbup: Follow the manual and you will never be denied any warranty claim.
  9. Loren
    Start by checking the fuses. Once the air bag light is only a dealer or shop with a PST2 (or PIWIS) tester can turn it off.
  10. Loren
    I got mine from Wiha Quality Tools for about $8 plus shipping. http://www.wihatools.com/773serie.htm
  11. Loren
    Torx E12 required for seat bolts:
  12. Loren
    Well, if you don't want to pay the dealer then I would use the Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil. Dealer prices: 000 043 204 20 Mobil PTX - 20 liters (retail $550.32) 999 917 546 00 Shell Transaxle - 1 liter (retail $29.57) Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil street prices: 3 quarts - $25
  13. Loren
    Yes, these decals fit Boxster, Carrera, Turbo, GT2 and GT3. I think the photo was on a Boxster (all the other cars have cross-drilled rotors).
  14. Loren
    ..or here at the Decal/Racing Number store.
  15. Loren
    Same.
  16. Loren
    Yes, gear oil for manual transmissions and rear differential. ATF for the front wheel drive.
  17. Loren
  18. Loren
    We have added the procedure for changing the (ATF) oil in the front wheel drive of C4 and C4S. You can find it here.
  19. Loren
    For street driving and occasional track use I would stay with the Mobil PTX. You won't need 12 quarts you will only need slightly under 3 liters. You will also want to change the gear oil in the front wheel drive on your car (4 liters of ATF). I will try to get a DIY online here in the next couple of days - it's not too hard.
  20. Loren
    Header to engine: 19 ftlbs. (25 Nm) Header to cat: 22 ftlbs. (30 Nm) Tailpipe clamp: 27 ftlbs. (23 Nm)
  21. Loren
    Well, the codes give say the sensor 1 is bad (sensor 1 - cylinders 1 to 3) for sure. Will it cure the other fault on the other side? You won't know until you replace the bad sensor and clear the codes. If they come back then you need to find out where the next problem lies. Like most compound problems the only way to fix them is to separate the variables and fix the problems one at a time.
  22. Loren
    TSB 9/97 6128 Modifications and Adjustments to Soft Top (dated 10-16-97)
  23. Loren
    Pretty much points to the cat being bad. The OBD II manual says reset the fault, if it continues then replace the cat.
  24. Loren
    P1128 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation Area 2 (Cylinders 1 - 3) - Rich Threshold Fault condition: Fuel/air mixture is so lean that sensing has reached its rich threshold. Translation: Oxygen sensing at rich threshold is stored in the memory, this means that the fuel/air mixture is too lean. Air leaks ahead of the oxygen sensors can lead to a fault in adaptation also check exhaust system for leaks. Fault area: - Intake air system leaking. - Fuel pressure too low. - Volume supply of fuel pump too low. - Fuel injectors fouled. Start by checking for air or exhaust leaks - including the gas cap, oil filler cap, all hoses etc., etc.
  25. Loren
    Replace the O2 sensor (after cat) passenger side. Look for any other obvious air leaks - perhaps the mechanic forgot to plug in a hose or two. Reset the codes and hope that is the last of them.
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