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Stefano Buganza

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  1. Stefano Buganza
    Many years ago it happened to me because of a problem with an exhaust: when hot, it nearly closed, and car didnt start until cold. Hope this could help.
  2. Stefano Buganza
    Clear and exhaustive, thank you! ❤
  3. Stefano Buganza
    Thank you Loren. So, as I think to have done last topping at higher temperature, should it be better to remove the level bolt to check to drain a little or, maybe, retopping?
  4. Stefano Buganza
    Hello, to all, last week, while performing a normal engine oil change, I distracted myself for a while after removal of the oil pan sump. So, my cousin, who was "helping" me, removed the tiptronic oil pan draining bolt instead of the engine oil pan one . When I heard behind me "nice oil, very clear"...I had a thrill along my spine . Anyway, a routine oil change turned in something much more challenging! I studied many tutorials and, at last, had the tiptronic refilled (no removal of the oil pan and gasket/filter change, as the same operation was performed just 5k km ago). When at last I drove the car, first I had two alarms on (TC off and ABS), but I think this was because the wheels worked free for some time, but at last they turned off. Also, tiptronic didn't shift to manual until I turned off and on the car a couple of time. Actually, car works perfect, maybe also better than before, but I have a doubt: I followed the tutorials step by step until the first refilling, with oil pan temperature at 40-45°c, but since that moment, engine kept working for some time, so that temperature sure raised when I have done last refilling (the third one). Have I to do a final check of the level? If so, at which temperature? Thank you! Stefano
  5. Stefano Buganza
    Yes Judgejon, the Durametric is 6.5! Actually car is out to repaint front bumper, next week I will post a photo!
  6. Stefano Buganza
    Getting back to a PCM 1.0 after having experienced all that an Ipad (connected to a CDR) can do will be hard! But maybe even harder is have a car somehow not perfect. I will reconnect temporarily the PCM and retry to use Durametric. And thank you again for your precious advices!
  7. Stefano Buganza
    Thank you Loren, does that mean it is possible for the Porsche diagnostic to make my actual configuration "legal" so that I could use my Durametric? Alternatively, if I reconnect my PCM, could this turn the car again "readable" to Durametric? If so, I could do this everytime I want to check the car with Durametric...
  8. Stefano Buganza
    Thank you a lot Loren, in fact at the service they told me to be not worried about this, since they can run individual tests, but it's a pity that I cannot use Durametric at his best. And, furthermore, I know that other guys installed an Ipad mini just like me and their Durametric works great. Maybe there is a chance to "reconnect" the chain, interrupted by the disconnection of PCM? Thank you in advance Stefano
  9. Stefano Buganza
    Hello to all, I had a problem with Durametric cable since the diagnostic only has success with engine, tiptronic and instrument cluster modules, but fails with the other ones. I drove the car (99 c2 cabrio) to the Porsche service in order to try with PIWIS, and they told me that there was some problems, and this BECAUSE PCM WAS REMOVED. My audio system was in fact modified installing a mini Ipad instead of the PCM, but I have seen many others Porsche 996 owners did the same and it seems both Durametric and PIWIS work on their cars. Any idea? Suggestions? Stefano
  10. Stefano Buganza
    Since it was impossible to bleed with Durametric, I went to a Porsche service (at last open!) and they told me pedal is ok and bleeding through PIWIS it is worth to be done only at the next brake oil change. Unfortunately, PIWIS had problems to recognize all modules...but this need a new thread to be opened :blush:
  11. Stefano Buganza
    Yes, I know. I sent the file log to Durametric and I am waiting for an answer. Thank you Wizard Stefano
  12. Stefano Buganza
    Engine module and Tiptronic are identified, as well as instrument cluster, but with the other modules there is this error message:
  13. Stefano Buganza
    Yes I know! But this is absolutely new, bought from Brombacher, local distributor also in Europe
  14. Stefano Buganza
    At last ABS unit has been mounted, regular bleeding done and pedal was very stiff! Durametric arrived but when I connected it, I had the (bad) surprise to see that communication with a lot of unit was not possible. Any suggestion?
  15. Stefano Buganza
    Hello, When I try to login through Tapatalk, I receive the following error message. Maybe because I registered myself with Facebook? Stefano
  16. Stefano Buganza
    :thumbup: all clear! See you later with my brakes definitively fixed!
  17. Stefano Buganza
    Sure you are right, and I could try to find Durametric here in Europe in order to have it delivered soon. The problem is that JFP in PA wrote that "to properly bleed the system after changing the ABS unit" a PORSCHE diagnostic tool is needed, not a "simple" Durametric one.
  18. Stefano Buganza
    You are not going to be able to properly bleed the system after changing the ABS unit without a Porsche diagnostic tool. If you do not have access to one, I would suggest not taking the car apart until you do. I thought to collect the car with the new ABS unit (obviously if it will brake!), have it at home until the Porsche repair will open and then carefully drive it to Porsche. But if you tell this is not possible, only chance will be to use a tow truck.
  19. Stefano Buganza
    ABS unit is on my way, but I have a doubt since the car is actually in a small car repair shop where I am actually in vacation, without Durametric software-cable and without Motive Power Bleeder. Do you think it is possible doing by now a "simple" bleeding through brake pedal only and then, when I will get back to Milan in september, do another bleeding also with Durametric? Last question: maybe doing bleeding through brake pedal only could cause damage to master cylinder or (that is worse!) to ABS unit? Thank you
  20. Stefano Buganza
    Thank you Wizard! I immediately bought this one http://m.ebay.it/itm/141615322053 , matching both Porsche and Bosch numbers and seller wrote me it is fully functional. :) maybe the end of the odissey is near!
  21. Stefano Buganza
    The Durametric software will also activate the ABS/PSM system during a flush. Thank you very much, nice new that will be useful. Last update is that the leak problem seems to be...at the ABS unit :censored: !! Under the unit a little amount of oil collected, so, now, I have to found an used but fully functional one, and it is not that easy, especially in Italy and in August :blush: . Reference of the unit is 99635575528, Bosch nr 0273004179. I tried to check the price for a new one one at rosepassion.com and I was about to faint :eek: . Maybe in Germany I will found something on Ebay.
  22. Stefano Buganza
    Last update!! I realized I have a "TC off" button on my car dashboard, and looking at the DIY page of Pelicanparts.com, I have seen that in this case, it is needed a "Porsche system tester 2" to do the bleeding. Is that ok? :-( If so, I have a problem, since here all Porsche houses are closed (and also exorbitant :-/)
  23. Stefano Buganza
    You are absolutely right, wizard. I will consider changing the booster only as a last chance. Lot of things are to be considered first, like an accurate bleeding and the chance that the repair kit for the master cylinder didn't work well! Also deteriorated brake lines could be an issue. I tried yesterday to do the check you told: pumping on the pedal with the engine off, I got a pretty stiff pedal, then, turning the engine on, the pedal "crashed down" to the bottom! And finally, thank for your last advice: car brakes are still working, and the autorepair is only 1 mile away!
  24. Stefano Buganza
    Checked the TSB, thank you so much!! Now, I found the brake booster on many internet shop (TRW PSA521)...and ALL these sites state that there is compatibility between the part and my car. So, as the part include also the seal (see photo) have I to buy the new seal set too (000 043 204 66) or not?
  25. Stefano Buganza
    Thank you Loren, this is very interesting, my car was produced july 1999!! Maybe is it possible to perform some particular procedure to diagnose if the problem is really the brake booster? I have this car since about one month and never rained (and the car always is in a garage), despite of that, maybe there is water in the brake booster? PS now I remember...one time at a carwasher :-(
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