Loren

1. Remove side-panel lining

2. Remove C-pillar

3. Remove automatic belt device (image 1)

Unscrew fastening screw 1 from the deflector 2. Unscrew fastening screw 3 from the automatic belt device 4.

4. Remove seat belt and fitting (image 2)

Press out the covering cap 5 with a screwdriver. Unscrew fastening screw 6. Remove the seat belt with fitting 7 and spacer sleeve 8.

5. Remove seat cushion (image 3)

Pull the seat cushion 9 upwards and out.

7. Remove belt buckle

Press out the cover 10 with a plastic spatula. Unscrew the fastening screw 11 from the metal clip 12 and the belt buckle 13.

Porsche recommends that you change them - that is a safe recommendation. I also know folks that change their pads every couple of weeks for track events and they don't change them unless they see wear. So, I guess if you are going to look at the hardware every few months then you can watch for wear. If you want to drive the car and not think about it until the pads are worn out then it might be wise to put in new parts (IMHO of course).

6 speed or Tip?

It is basically the same as a 996. Have a look at the 3rd Radiator DIY here for basic instructions.

Ben,

Have a look at TSB 1/04 4440 Overview of Summer Tires & Wheels (dated 5-25-04) in the Carrera GT TSB section. It lists:

265/35 ZR 19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport N0 (Directional)

and

335/30 ZR 20 104 Y Pirelli P-ZERO ROSSO N0 (for specified side only)

92U

911 095 933 20 92T Applicator and clear lacquer (Retail $14.08)

or

http://www.paintscratch.com/

Retail (List) price at the dealer is $34.

1999Porsche911,

Regarding purchasing  a "scanner", how much do they retail for, and can you suggest any preferred brands?

Thanks in advance,

Sameer

222 - Traction Control

224 - Limited Slip Differential

448 - perhaps 446 - Carrera concave trim center hubs

880 - perhaps 680 - Sound System (for MY99 this meant amp)

In MY99 TC and LSD were an option. Always sold together they performed a similar function to PSM.

You've got a PM

I would check you power steering fluid level.

I would also inspect the sway bar and front suspension mounts to make sure they are tight.

The fans are controlled in 2 stages (not 3). There is a low setting that is controlled by the DME based on engine temperature. The high setting is also controlled by the DME and the position of the A/C switch. The fans always go on high (on all the time) with the A/C running. Depending on your climate with the A/C off the low speed setting may rarely come on. I live in Northern California and my low speed fans rarely come on.

BTW... GT3 Cup Cars do not have fans at all. The motion of the car is enough to keep the engine cool. They do have larger openings in the bumper though.

TireRack

Thanks for the reply,

I have been doing this and the results are great. I run the rear michelins at 44 and the front pirelli's at 36.

The question is why do the manuals say to run the same manufactures tyre's front and rear ? anyone know. ? That as they say is the question. 

Just to clearify I have both front tyres as pirelli and both rear tyres as michelin.

If new tires are to be mounted or the tires of one axle are to be replaced, tires of the same make, the same type and with the same specification code must always be used on each of the two axles. If tires are replaced on one axle only, the different tread depth from that on the other axle can cause a noticeable change in the familiar handling. This is especially the case if new tires are mounted on the rear axle. This effect decmases with increasing tire mileage.

 

LOREN: 

 

Will you be adding the TSBs to the TSB list for 997? I keep seeing references to TSBs for installation of various things and other service issues, but there has never been more than the one TSB for the front suspension shipping blocks for the 997 listed in the TSB section. 

Thanks in advance. 

 

I do not have a reliable source for RoW/Europe TSBs at this time. If I buy them somewhere in Europe and have them shipped here then they likely arrive at the same time as the PCNA version (at three times the cost).

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=626

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1315

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=203

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2620

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3153

I am going to close this since it going well off-topic.

Paul,

Email it too me -- chances are it's just too big. Contributing Members are allowed large uploads - up to 1 MB per post. BTW... this is legal to re-distribute -- right?

PCM 1 is not TrafficPro or Becker DTM -- PCM 1 is PCM 1 as custom built for Porsche. Have a look at the post here.

Perhaps they can give you a contact in Europe for the CDs.

Here is my dilemma-

I have a 2002 Boxster S built in Dec of 2001. I just purchased the Porsche Sport Exhaust, Model 000-044-200-12.

So far, so good.

Here's the question. My Porsche dealer wants to install it, but they do not have the TSB for this exhaust. They only have the TSB for 

Model 000-044-200-20, which is for 2003 Boxsters on up. 

The mechanic feels that the install will be pretty much the same on this, and that he can add the 996 push button switch to operate this older exhaust.

I am wondering the following:

A. Do you think this is possible?

B. I know you have said that you can install the Sport Exhaust without hooking up all the other vacuum and other stuff, but if you don't use all the stuff in the box, don't you need to put something over some of the openings, tubes, etc on the exhaust unit?

C. Where can I get the TSB for the right way to install this older version of the unit.

D. Does Porsche actually say its cool to just throw the unit on sans hoses etc?

I really appreciate your time and effort on this.

Much thanks for all the great support you give us rookies.

Mike :drive:

A. Yes.

B. No. If you don't hook up the vacuum and electronics stuff the exhaust valves are always open (loud).

C. I will send you a PM with it attached.

D. Of course they don't recommend the no hoses way - they don't get 10 hours of labor if you do it that way.

You are a Contributing Member so have a look at TSB 6/04 4440 Summer Tire and Wheel Summary (dated 08-10-04). The TSB is 11 pages of approved tires, wheels and spacers.

I have an install procedure for PCM 2.1 (MY05 only) but it does not mention satellite install. They send out TSBs monthly so you never know it could be in the next batch.

Was it ordered with SAT radio? If so...

From a PCNA memo to dealers August 3, 2004

In order for dealerships and customers to activate the XM and Sirius satellite radio systems in MY05 Cayennes, each of these service providers must first have all of the vehicle-specific receiver codes set up in their databases. Due to a delay in the data feed from Germany, these codes are not yet available.

In July, a small number of Cayennes with satellite radios were shipped to dealerships and some were delivered to customers. In order to get these systems operating as quickly as possible, both XM and Sirius have agreed to contact the dealerships and customers directly and walk them through an alternate activation process.

If you have a Cayenne on your lot that needs activation or have a customer that needs immediate activation and has not yet been contacted by the service provider, please call the appropriate number for more information:

XM 800-852-9696

Sirius 888-539-7474

Cayennes with satellite radios that are still at the port will remain there until we begin to receive the codes from Germany. We anticipate that this will be accomplished within the coming week.

I had it done in October of last year so they put coated bolts on then.  My service advisor is telling there are NEW bolts (this year?).

Can you look on your invoice and see what the part number for the bolts they used last year and part numbers for this year?

Please start by looking at the order guide for the model year you are interested in. You can download the order guides from the link at the top left "MY04/MY05 Order Guides". If you find a code not in the order guide then ask here and someone will look it up.