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You can also remove the amber in the headlight as well.

Who is going to be first! The window looks a bit smaller in height more than likely the top folds right above where the glass ends. I would sure like to see some feedback from someone.

Check this out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-996...1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been having some creaking noise in my 1999 996 Cab top lately. Today when I was working on TSB 9662 and "Orient Express's" Intergrated Garage Door Opener Modification I discovered that both mounting nuts that attach the mirror / convertible top bracket are cracked on the driver side! So now I cannot fully tighten both down both nuts on the drivers side to fully secure to mirror. Any advice on how to repair both nuts inside the windshield frame. I am afraid the mirror may come loose when driving and fall off.

The garage down modification went great! Thanks Orient Express.

The Mobile website recommends 0W-40 for the 3.4L. Interesting. http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoro...s.aspx?option=2

The reason I asked about other electrical issues is that mechanically and electrically it seems to work. You said you could close the door lock the car - then unlock it and it worked properly. Yet when you left the car for some time and came back it did not work. Here is how that alarm circuit works:

If, when the vehicle is locked, a door is unlocked after the 10-second inactive period, this is immediately actuated to 'Closed'. An alarm is triggered at the same time. If, when the vehicle is locked, a door is unlocked from the inside during the inactive period, the central locking system is unlocked and the alarm system is deactivated. (Protection against unintentional locking/activation).

If, within 15 seconds of switching on the 'External Electronics' output, movements in the vehicle are detected by the passenger compartment monitoring system, the central locking system is changed to the locked position and the alarm system is deactivated.

After the inactive period, the 'External Electronics' output is switched on if the alarm-triggering inputs, such as doors, convertible top, convertible top compartment cover, front luggage compartment and rear engine compartment, were inactive for the entire inactive period. If one of these inputs is active, the 'External Electronics' output is not switched on until this input becomes inactive and remains in this state for at least 10 seconds. The switched-on 'External Electronics' output cannot be deactivated again by activating one of the above inputs. The output is switched off when deactivation takes place.

If, within a period of less than 1 second after the first activation pulse, a second activation command is issued, the 'External Electronics' output is not switched on for one activation cycle. In this case, the central locking system is not secured, but only locked. This is acknowledged by signal 1 at the alarm horn and at the direction indicator light output, as well as during the deactivation period by the display type 3 at the alarm readiness display output and at the 'Door locked' display output. An opening command deletes the switch-off command.

If activation occurs by way of the emergency function (locking 3 times quickly), the 'External Electronics' output is not switched on for this activation cycle. This is acknowledged by signal 1 at the alarm horn and direction indicator light outputs, as well as by display type 2 at the alarm readiness display output. A deactivation command deletes this command.

So one possibility is that the alarm circuit seems to think the door is closed (it locks activation when the door is closed too). I guess you could try disconnecting the battery (save you radio stations and radio code first). Leave it disconnected for 5 minutes to be sure memory is cleared - then re-connect it and test again. Also, after disconnecting the battery the DME will need to relearn it's idle process - so the car may run a little rough but that will go away in a few minutes.

I finally figured it out after about a 2 hour of removal, replacement and testing. All parts were work correctly the whole time! All that was wrong was the the metal wire that goes into the white actuator part was not bent enought towards the plunger. A bend with pliers solved the problem and I am back in business. Thanks, Loren for all you help. It always seems it is the simpliest thing that goes wrong.

Are you having any other electrical anomalies?

Does the alarm beep once when you lock the car?

Everything else seems to be in order horn does not beep when the car is locked. When installing the assembly the actuator must be fully extended with the locking device wire inserted inside the actuator white ring, correct?

You are re-connecting the electrical connections to the locking solenoids right?

Loren,

Again I disassemble the unit from the sill, check the locking solenoid connection and then reassembled the unit. I check both latches and everything seemed fine. Closed the door, locked the car with the remote, unlocked the and checked the latches and everything work. Did this cycle one more time and everything work fine. Lock the car again and had dinner. I then went back out and unlocked the car with the remote, opened the door and the latches were locked again! :censored: This is driving me crazy. Any suggestions?

Are you speaking of the solenoids for the actuating element, which is the white plastic piece with the hole shown in the DYI article? The two connectors for the memory switch are the only connectors I removed and replaced. I better check and make sure the connectors you speak of are in place, under the carpet correct?

There is a DIY here.

What exactly is the definition of 'early?'

jf

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I believe 3.4 motors or pre autumn 2000.

I will scan the article and post.

Have them take it off and do it again.

There is an October article in 911 & Porsche World that discusses earlier M96 engines and AutoFarm's theory of seal and cylinder failures. Very interesting and contradicts other articles written on the subject RMS failures. Not very flattering for Porsche. The saga continues

I have dealt with this guy. Run!!! He has works under the different names LVDell mentioned and the quality if his work is garbage.

I tried all of the above with any luck. I finally went to the dealer for some other work and they set this feature for free.

Hi All,

I have 3 small creases in the hood of my '99 996. I'm guessing the previous owner tried to put something into the trunk and forced the hood down.

Any advice on this type of repair? They're not horrible, but no one likes to see the light bend on a perfectly cleaned and waxed hood.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Try Dent Pro. I understand their are others that do this type of work. In our area I have used Dent Pro on all my cars where the results are so good it is impossible to see where the dent(s) were.

Try your local automotive paint shop. Bring in the piece you want to paint and they can help with your needs.

I tried the Cargraphic (made by H&R, supposedly a bit softer than regular H&R's ?) springs with stock shocks and the shocks did not work correctly, the car would bounce a couple of times after a big enough bump. I then switched the stock shocks to Bilsten sport struts and the ride is just right. Mildly more stiff and firm but not to rough.

Does any know what the dimensions are for the length and diameter of the crossover pipe for a PSE.

Let me get to work on this and see what I can do for you guys.

I'll post back here as soon as I have info, and for those interested, we'll get started.

Thanks.

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I would be interested!

It look at you are on to something although the bypass valve could be a little more glamorous. In all seriousness, it appears the main difference is the bypass pipe added between the inlet and outlet portion of the muffler. True?

Anyone have a cutaway drawing, I am curious what the difference between PSE and stock.

What does it take to convert a set of standard 996 C2 mufflers into a set of PSE's without the bypass valves? Is this possible to do?

Thanks once again Loren. To bad Porsche could not make it simple.