Loren

Can you use a plain strap wrench or are these specialist wrenches required?

The filter is inside a cannister. A strap wrench will likely work for removal. You will want to be extra careful putting the filter back on. It is made of plastic and it can be broken. That is why most folks buy the removal wrench and then put it back on using a torque wrench.

the one in the DIY I can use? I tried calling a few local dealers with no luck. Thanks.

Have a look at this thread

I use the ph cleaner followed by the leather conditioner on my Boxster Red interior and it works great. 2-3 times per year. I used this on my previous Porsches also with good results.

IMHO if you want your leather to last you need to treat it like your own skin. Avoid to much sun, moisture and rough treatment and it will last a long time. :D

Good - glad it was nothing. Wonder how it got overfilled?

Have a look at the thread here

The fan is not a concern the leak near the cap is. The cap AND the tank should both be pressure tested by your dealer. If either or both fail the pressure test then they need to be replaced. A fairly common problem on the earlier 996's.

If your car is new then all updates should have been done at the factory during production. If a TSB came out while the car was in transit then the dealer should perform the work before the car is delivered.

Congratulations! :clapping:

Thanks once again Loren,  BTW - do you know the part numbers for the Hood/Trunk release levers?  Can those be purchased separately(I just want to replace the two levers as described in your DIY section). 

Thanks - Tony

Tony,

The parts don't show up in the current price list - which likely means you can't get them any more or they must be special ordered. I'll look through my old price lists and see if I can find the numbers so you can have a dealer see if there are some in stock anywhere. Option 2 is to remove them and paint them. A couple folks have said that is not too hard to do. Option 3 would be to find a Carrera (or Boxster if you don't mind black ones) at a parts yard.

Found these is the RoW price list. Maybe someone can get these from Europe still?

For LHD cars:

996 551 511 07 V01 Handle (silver) (front release)

996 551 512 07 V01 Handle (silver) (rear release)

or contact Sunset Imports (Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost) above as they may have more information...

My understanding is that once a fault code has occurred the light will stay on until it has been cleared with a PST2 or scan tool. This is true even if fault corrected itself during the next ignition (on). Some faults could cause the airbag not to deploy but in most cases it still should.

You are welcome... but also a thank you to the first folks that helped test the procedure. I don't have all of these cars you know... right now I'm down to just one Porsche :lol:

1. Using the tip of a screwdriver, carefully lever out the right-hand corner segment of the lens glass. Remove the corner segment from the lock.

2. Turn lock of additional brake light counter-clockwise by approx. 90 degrees and remove.

3. Disconnect electrical plug connection and disengage all fastening tabs of the bulb holder.

I traced Ed's work as it pertains to a Carrera and the wiring specified in Ed's post are the same for a MY2001 996. You should be able to use Ed's instructions as they are. The only difference will be that you will be running the 3 wires to the DME under the center console carpet to the rear of the car. Here is how you get to the DME.

It has already been done on a Boxster by ED, so it should be possible to do also on a 996.

Do you have the details of what Ed did?

Could you post them here or email them to me?

Are the wire colors the same for xenons?

Yes, same for xenons.

Most Walmart's and Target's carry it.

That will likely work. I would use a coat or two of Wurth Clear Coat over them.

I think that is the right stuff but my understanding is that the silver is covered with a few coats of clear. Have a look at NASA Racer Pete's DIY repair here

I have some new TSBs coming... they are being mailed to me. As soon as I have the info I'll post it here.

All I have right now is the NHTSA (US DOT) Recall notice:

  Make:    PORSCHE

Model:  CAYENNE S, TURBO

Year:  2003, 2004

Recall Number:  04V069000

Summary:

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

Consequence:

IN EXTREME CASES, TO A CABLE FIRE BENEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Notes:

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Thanks once again Loren,  BTW - do you know the part numbers for the Hood/Trunk release levers?  Can those be purchased separately(I just want to replace the two levers as described in your DIY section). 

Thanks - Tony

Tony,

The parts don't show up in the current price list - which likely means you can't get them any more or they must be special ordered. I'll look through my old price lists and see if I can find the numbers so you can have a dealer see if there are some in stock anywhere. Option 2 is to remove them and paint them. A couple folks have said that is not too hard to do. Option 3 would be to find a Carrera (or Boxster if you don't mind black ones) at a parts yard.

Reply is here

Loren I had a question.. I too am installing a fixed spoiler on MY01 C4 and I called local parts dept and asked for the special harness which you described to stop dash light from being on. I got it and noticed the number is slightly different than one you list..it is 996-612-070-04

Do I have the wrong one for this year and model? I aksed parts and they seemed to be stumped.

Jim

Hmm.... both the original Aerokit Cup and Aerokit Cup II parts lists show the 996 612 070 51 Wiring Harness. The 996 612 070 04 Wiring Harness does show up as a valid part in another kit. The -04 kit looks like the one for no stop lamp and the -51 looks like it does support the stop lamp -- but I do not really any other know the differences. If you are getting the smaller "Carrera" style spoiler like Don's then that is the one for that kit (but it should have come with the kit).

Also, interesting that the -51 part shows a price of $40.70 (retail) and the -04 shows $94.70 (retail).

Short version -- egas is just an electronic sensing and moving of the throttle position as opposed to the older method using a physical throttle cable. All C2 and C4 cars EXCEPT MY99 C2's have e-gas.

996 107 981 00 Protective Plate (3.4 engines only)

Price as of Nov 2003 was $110 (retail)

i guess my question is should the secondary air pump even go on at all after it has been driven a while and cold. i notice/hear it go on at a stop after i get off the freeway. i thought it would only go on during a cold start up.

Since you say it comes on at idle when you start it up I would look for a loose or worn wires and supply air/vacuum lines. If you are getting an error code then it means that it can not adjust the air injection mixture. This is usually a leaking line or faulty changeover valve. The valves are operated by solenoids so it could also be wiring or a solenoid that is failing when it is hot.

Which Aerokit is it? The Aerokit II comes with a replacement (short) wiring harness. In the older kit they tell you to remove the the light bulb from the instrument cluster.

Can the 01-present side skirts fit on a 99-01?  Is the harware and skirts interchangable without modification?

The parts list says MY01 and newer but I do not know why they would not fit.