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  1. WTL
    Last update-ran tank to empty and refueled. No problems, no overflow, no premature fuel nozzle shut off. The only difference I noticed is that the gas nozzle now sicks out of the fuel neck about 4 inches when fueling. Does not even reach to the vapor barrier found on the nozzles.
  2. WTL
    UPDATE - after my 11/29 post above, had a new problem - was trying to keep the gas level near empty before bringing it in for a new fuel neck. Had to add 2 gal. because I was on reserve and when I started the car, the fuel gauge needle had not moved. Turned car off and back on again, no movement. Had to add 3 more gallons to get needle to move. Since then, the fuel neck has been replaced and I had my 1st chance today to add 1/2 tank w/ no overflows, no problems. So far so good. When fueling, it did seem like the nozzle did not go in as far as it use to. Maybe my imagination, maybe a change with the new fuel neck?? See attached pic for a piece that was not used. Apparently it's a piece used for CA. emissions that's required there.
  3. WTL
    Latest update - recently had another issue filling up. In addition to the nozzle not turning off and fuel spilling all over the ground, now when I put the nozzle in and pull the lever to start fueling, it shuts off right away. Have to pull it out 3/4 of the way to fuel. Took car to the new dealer in my area, Porsche of New Orleans, and they say that the problem is caused by a defective fuel fill neck on car. Part ordered. Will update after work is done. Keeping my fingers crossed.
  4. WTL
    Are you still experiencing the problem? If so, you might have to just fill it manually, figuring that when your low-fuel indicator is activated, it'll take about 12 gallons. Do a little experimentation to "feel out" refill requirements at different indicated levels of your fuel gauge. After a fill-up, I usually check my fuel gauge anyway before replacing the nozzle, to make sure it's topped up. Sorry to hear that you've kinda run up against a stone wall. Would any Porsche dealers in your area by chance have gas pumps at or near their shops, so you could demonstrate the problem? Since our local dealer gave the franchise back, the next closest is 1 1/2 hrs away. I drove there specifically to fill up w/ them a week ago and demonstrated the problem. Their suggestion was to fill up at a slower fuel flow speed from the nozzle.
  5. WTL
    Heard back from cust srvc rep. at PCNA. She said after doing some research, she has discovered that the problem is most likely caused by a microchip problem in the rubber boot w/ pumps that have the rubber boot fuel vapor recovery system. Apparently the system is malfunctioning and causing the pump not to shut off when it should... According to her, especially know to be a problem in TX.... Looks like that's all the help I'm going to get from them.
  6. WTL
    I complained to my dealer awhile back about a "blip" or hesitation around 2,000rpm under light driving. Upon accelerating, rpm's going up, then a brief noticeable minor dip, then all good and normal. It's been awhile so I don't remember all the reasons they gave me in telling me it's normal. Something to do with the way the engine is mapped, cam timing, for increased fuel economy....
  7. WTL
    Ahhhhh. I think that's it. It looks exactly like a Scotch Brite pad. What I thought PTEC meant originally was that they are used to clean the aluminum sills. But, then I thought that would scratch the aluminum... Cleaning the paint before application makes sense.. THANKS
  8. WTL
    Tks. I did have a lot of rattle issues and the dealer used some styrofoam(SP?) looking stuff. Anyhow, it seems funny to me that the cars would come new from the manufacturer w/ a product used to quiet squeaks... :rolleyes: Like I said, back in the glove box it goes.
  9. WTL
    Not sure what year your car is, but on my '06 Cab. the windows go down a bit while opening the door, then back up and sealed when closed. Try to reset your up/down switches for the front windows.
  10. WTL
    Seems like it might scratch the aluminum?? Anyhow, I showed it to the service writer when I went to the dealer today, plus a couple of sales guys, no one had any idea. Mechanics either... One service writer said he use to see them in the cars back when he use to prep them but could never figure out what it was, so he just started to throw them out... Back in the glove box I guess.....
  11. WTL
    Well, not sure about the angle of the hose??? Never in my life have I had to hold a hose(well maybe once, :D ), etc., etc, to fill up a car. Did the hour and half drive to the dealer so I could take the mechanic to fill up the car and what do you know, fuel over flowed. But, as nice as they are, they have no idea what's causing the problem. Suggestion from them - next time when filling use the handle lock on the pump in the middle position instead of max and see what happens.
  12. WTL
    Okay, I've had this thing in my center console for about 4 years now and can't find any reference to it in the manual or on the site here. Is it a charcoal filter for the a/c(Cabin area)? I think I remember my salesman telling me something like that, but where does it go? It's not very big, about the size of a matchbook. Wm
  13. WTL
    Can't tell where they drain out, but I definitely found them...
  14. WTL
    I've always filled the same since the car was new - put the nozzle all the way in so the rubber vapor boot on the nozzle is snug to the fuel filler neck, then I pull the handle all the way up and use the lock feature on the nozzle to "auto fill" till full and the pump cuts off. Lately, the fuels either overfills and spills out or the pump cuts off before the tank is full. Happens at various stations. Customer Service rep. at PCNA seems to think the pump manufacturers are changing the size of pump nozzles and this is causing problems. She told me this is a know problem in some states??? Can't think of any stations I've used that have had the ground sloped so that the car was not level.
  15. WTL
    Got the car back from the shop where they added fuel to try and duplicate the problem. They said they had no issues or overflowing and can find nothing wrong... Meanwhile, I had a chance to drive the car a long distance today before stopping to gas up and what do you know, it overflowed... While it did not spill all down the car this time, the pump did not shut off when it should have. Waiting for PCNA to call me back... PS I tried to attach a cell phone video of the gas overflowing but got an error msg"Not permitted to pload this kind of file" Sorry....
  16. WTL
    Hey Paul, Thanks. I'm gonna take a look for mine tomorrow - going to the track then for a solo DE day and test and tune before the w/e sprint races on Sat and Sun. Wm
  17. WTL
    Will be 4 years in June for me and I've probably heard my fan(engine compartment I'm guessing???) go on probably twice. Or at least I think that was the one. I thought there was some update awhile back for the engine fan??
  18. WTL
    Heck, I don't even see a drain for mine. All I see, is the vent tubing for the battery that runs from the battery down to the passenger side front wheel well. Sometimes when I'm washing my car and not careful, I have to open the battery compartment access and sop up the water...
  19. WTL
    The pictures and the diagrams are great. However, I can't tell from the diagram that any of the holes correspond to the one I have. It's the driver's side front wheel, looking straight in above the wheel to the well wall side that runs perpendicular to the battery. Anyhow, I suspect it's original from the assembly process and should have been capped with a weld patch or grommet... Will do soon. Thanks for all the posts----amazing info and feedback!!!
  20. WTL
    I did not inspect it too closely yet. There are definitely no wires passing through it.
  21. WTL
    Large caps can be found throughout the vehicle. If you remove the trunk liners in front and back you will find several more. I am not sure what the hole in the wheel liner is for. Did the PO drill it? PO??? Port of Origin, Entry??? Anyhow, I don't know. Have only had dealers do reg. mtnc and a little warranty work. 1 non dealer tire change and brake flush.
  22. WTL
    Who knows??? I don't have the tpms option....
  23. WTL
    Just curious - I was cleaning up around the battery compartment and was curious if anyone knows what the purpose of the large cap is/was used for? It's on the passenger side of the car. Also, while looking around I noticed a cut out in the driver's side wheel well not plugged. Are these "normal"?? See pics... TKS!!
  24. WTL
    Okay, the car is back in the shop b/c they did not do the major the service 1st time and I'm trying to fix a fuel fill problem(different post) and driver's seat issue. They are replacing my seat. Items they said that needed to be done for the srvc are: replace spark plugs, air bag service, top maintenance, rep. tire sealant, new belt and pulley.... Just had recent brake flush and oil chng. No mention of any pollen filter, air filter, etc... Upon questioning the belt & pulley chng, they told me that the belt looked fine, they were just "suggesting" I replace both. I told them to skip that part.
  25. WTL
    Maybe someone else can confirm which car??? I'll check it out too. TKS!! I deal with this in the shop regularly. Porsche has found that there is the possibility that some of the above-mentioned vehicles may have a fuel filler neck installed that is incorrect. These incorrect fuel filler necks prevent the vehicle from being filled up by prematurely triggering the automatic safety fuel cut-off feature built into the service station fuel filler nozzles But even if the neck is installed properly sometimes its the anti-spit valve in the filler neck. The campaign number is A604, and although some cars are not on the list, most of the time its the filler neck. In any case the dealer nows that its a common problem. Update - the car has been in the shop now since a week ago Wed and i was told the campaign doesn't apply to my car and unless I can duplicate the problem, they don't know what to fix. They have found no issues. The PCA tech Q&A also replied that there are no outstanding campaigns for my car....
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