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  1. Loren
    With the radio on, hold the "TP" button for 5 seconds until the active screen "Becker" appears. Then turn the right hand knob one click at a time until the radio window displays the serial number of the radio. Once you have this info, you can call PCNA or any dealer for that matter and they can get the code for you. You may be asked to prove you are the registered owner.
  2. Loren
    If you are not receiving topic or forum notices and emails from RennTech.org then you may likely need to set your email service to accept emails from admin@renntech.org. Recently I have been receiving several failed email notices per day. In almost every case the message relates to email addresses refusing "spam". AOL and several other services allow you to "refuse" email from sources that don't appear to name you in the email address. All automated responses from this board are sent blind to protect email addresses (i.e. from admin@renntech.org). Again, if you want to use the topic/forum notification features (and want others to be able to blind email you) on the board you need to add/allow email from admin@renntech.org. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or problems. Thanks! and Happy Holidays to All :cheers:
  3. Loren
    Yes, it is a 10 minute job with a PST2. No advance prep needed. Yes, the cluster design was updated in MY02. It is a fairly major change so you will need gauges out of a MY02 or newer car with a like transmission (Tip cluster is different also). Yes, if you know the tricks. Do a search here for cluster and you will find several posts with pics.
  4. Loren
    The rear bumper on RoW MY02 on and the GT3 are the same. Part number 996 505 411 12. (Note: This is not the US rear bumper part number) The bumper reinforcement and heat shield changed in MY02 also. The heat shields likely because of the engine change. It looks like it may fit... but you will have to give it a try.
  5. Loren
    661 (in the serial number) signifies the case was built for MY01.
  6. Loren
    Mike, Have a look at this post (very last comment by Mike in CA). Is this what you are after?
  7. Loren

    cd changer

    Loren replied to melav's topic in 996 GT3

    To connect non-MOST components you will need to add any wiring needed by those components (MOST is optical). You will also need to have your dealer remove the CDR23 from the MOST computer by disabling it with a PST2.
  8. Loren
    Very interesting? Exactly backwards. Can't be the wrong switch as there is only one for all markets. The wiring connector also appears to be asymetrical - so it can't be installed upsidedown. I wonder if the pins are all reversed in the connector? or if you have a RHD harness?
  9. Loren
    If you are losing coolant then you have a leak. Several possibilities could be the cause. Most frequent are a cracked coolant tank, leaking tank cap, and leaking hoses. An internal failure (where coolant is in the oil) is also possible but fairly rare. A good shop should pressure test the system (using proper testing tools) and locate the leak. For tank leaks look around the base of the tank in the engine compartment and down under the car (after a drive). Cap leaks usually leave a trace of coolant near the cap and hose leaks could be anywhere under the car from the front radiators back. Tanks, caps and hoses are all pretty easy fixes.
  10. Loren
    Sorry, thought I answered this... The fuel tank sits laterally between the front axle and firewall. In a C4 or C4S in has a saddle like configuration that lets it sit over the front drive axle.
  11. Loren
    Well, that blocks off the baffle -- but still does not remove it. A while ago I tried to remove the baffle then clamp the plug in place and the orange plugs are just not rigid enough. IMHO... to get the maximum effect you need to remove the baffle (to increase the air volume in the housing). In order to do this you need a better sealing rigid cap like the Fabspeed one. What you don't want is an air (and dirt) leak on the clean side of the air filter - which is where this mod goes.
  12. Loren
    UPDATED FEATURE -- UPDATED FEATURE -- UPDATED FEATURE We have added an updated version of the Garage to the site that allows you to to keep a list of your Porsche(s) mods, upgrades and improvements. It has an easy to use interface that you can add and delete any aftermarket changes from your personal list. The new feature is located on the right side of the small menu that takes you to Help, Search, Members etc. and it is called "Garage". Some of the new features are: Mini Gallery (up to 4 shown) images of your car Mod Gallery (up to 20 shown) images of your mods (mods are still unlimited) Search for cars or users cars Guestbooks so you may comment on cars or mods Top lists of new, new mods, updated cars, updated mods, top viewed, and latest comments. Easy to copy and paste link (in your vehicle edit) that allows you to link back to your car from other sites. Maximum image size has now been increased to 120k/image -- a special thank you to the Contributing Member's donations that allowed us to get more disk space! and many more... The Garage is THE place for members to document their mods and to view other members mods. You will no longer need that long list of mods in your signature -- now you can have link to your mods (i.e. My Mods). Use your handy link let others view your mods anytime -- anywhere. Enjoy :jump:
  13. Loren

    cd changer

    Loren replied to melav's topic in 996 GT3

    There is also a list of MOST components and part numbers here.
  14. Loren
    I sent you the TSB. Please remember that this is a PCNA version of the TSB so RoW versions may differ. When asking for warranty type work - out of warranty it is best to have a history (documentation) backup for all previous problems. In most cases that I am aware of Porsche has been very fair with their customers.
  15. Loren
    Have a look at my DIY section at the top of this forum. The oil change DIY is here
  16. Loren
    Yes. Those will fit any MY02 or newer Carrera.
  17. Loren
    They are slightly different on different MY cars. What year is your car?
  18. Loren
    For the side panel: 1. Remove the rose cover where the seatbelt exits the side panel by pulling up and off. 2. Behind that you will find one phillips head screw. Remove that (without dropping it behind the panel). 3. Use a hex socket to remove the rear seat locking pin. The rest of the panel should now lift and slide out. 4. Disconnect the rear speaker wiring connection. For the B pillar: 1. Lift the clothes hook bracket up and off. 2. Press seat belt height adjuster release out of the hex head bolt using a screwdriver. 3. Unscrew the hex head bolt of the seat belt.
  19. Loren
    Your car should have one or two rubber plugs closest to the driver. If there are two then the top one is for lateral adjustment and bottom one is vertical adjustment (up and down). If your car only has one then it will only have vertical adjustment. Use a 5mm ball end allen wrench since the adjusters don't always line up very well with the opening.
  20. Loren
    :oops: Guess I missed this question... Disconnect the battery and the airbag (light) should not be an issue. Pretty straight forward otherwise. You will have to remove the rear side panel and B pillar trim. The small bolts (item 8 in the diagram) get only 7.5 ft-lbs. so be careful tightening them. The large bolt at the top and bottom each get 37 ft-lbs. The recoil mechanism also has a locking tab so make sure it is engaged the same as the old one was.
  21. Loren
    OMG... you can't get those anymore! The real question is what was it used for? :lol:
  22. Loren
    I'll let someone else answer the first part since I think the best sound option is a PSE :D I sent you an email with the schematic
  23. Loren
    I don't think you need to take the rear bumper off to remove the headers, cats and mufflers. You will need to remove the rear tires. The mufflers hang on a bracket held by three 13 mm nuts. Once these are removed and the sleeve on the cat loosened and slid out of the way the muffler can be rotated down and out the side. The headers and cats should be clear also. Now the install... if that system shown in the picture is welded together at places the original parts are not then you may need more room. Either way just remember not to tighten anything down until the tailpipes are centered properly in the rear bumper openings.
  24. Loren
    Not as close-up as your shot. But here are my factory installed sideskirts. I don't think you could get a piece of paper to slide between mine and the body.
  25. Loren
    I think it is: 996 512 259 00 Reflector and I think you will also need: 996 512 671 00 clamping nut (13 of them) if you decide to put it on.
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