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  1. Got it. I had to take a look at it again and that cable I was referring to is the emergency release cable. The other cable is still there but somehow the latch does not catch the hook. Something to do with misalignment or something. Thank you Loren.
  2. I just realized the engine compartment release cable is broken when I couldnt shut the lid closed. Upon inspection, I found the cable coming from the driver side hung loose meaning it is broken somewhere between the latch and the locking mechanism. Is this a common problem? Has anyone tried to repair this? It is a 1999 996 with a manual latch. Thank you.
  3. Thanks. Mine is 99, C2 with 25K miles. Is this DYI or should I take it to a dealer? Any idea what to expect them to charge in terms of hours? Thx. My best guess is that you're oozing from this gasket, and it's running down and pooling on the bottom there. I'm embarrassed to admit, I don't know what that piece is. I bought a Car Expert 996 manual on CD-Rom from www.autorepairinfo.org because I can't seem to find any printed 996 manuals, but the stupid thing doesn't even have a motor diagram. Lots of older vehicles ooze like that from their head cover gaskets. Keep an eye on your oil level. You're probably ok if it's not making a pool on the driveway.
  4. I found the following post that seems to be somewhat related. However, there is no clear explanation of its cause of how to fix. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...amp;hl=OIL+LEAK
  5. I saw a tiny spot of oil under the passenger side of the car. Visually I see where the oil drips. What's this and can someone guess what's causing the leak? I will take it to the shop soon.
  6. I just went ahead and took the emissino test. It passed. CAT = Not ready. According to WA law, as long as you no more than 2 "NOT READY" and no CEL, you can pass. As for why CAT is not ready, who knows? I will keep driving and see what happens.
  7. Yup. There is fault code stored at all. I used to get CEL w/1123 but after replacing the bellow tube and cleaning MAF sensor, I am not getting CEL anymore. Also, no more P1123/1125 either. I am just waiting for CAT test to run..... http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=102491 Have you checked for fault codes? If it still is not in a "Ready" state then something is still wrong.
  8. Thanks Loren. You referred me back to this thread. :( Did I miss something? It has been over 3 weesk and I havev cold started the car more than 30 times. The car has been driven over 200 miles since reset. So I take it there is no known formular for the test. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=102491
  9. Does anyone know what routine/procedure must run to pass CAT? The OBD II reader shows all tests have run (Ready) but CAT and it's been over 200 miles since OBD was reset. According to the OBD spec, the CAT test runs everytime you drive and I wonder why this one is still shown as not ready. I would really appreciate if someone clearly explains how this test is run.
  10. IIRC, CAT test runs per trip but somehow even after 120 miles and 10 trips, OBD shows CAT test has not run. Is this normal? What do I have to do to run CAT test? I've cleared the CEL after cleaning MAF and replacing the bellow tube so that I can get the emission test done. Since CAT is shown "not run", I can't get the emission test completed yet. Thx.
  11. Keep resurrecting the old thread . (recycling is a good thing) I replaced the bellow tube and did not see any crack in the old one. I still got that replaced anyways. I don't know if I will get 1123/1125 again or not but I was just wondering what the life of MAF is. Mine is 99 and has 25K miles on it. Thx.
  12. :D Thanks.. Last night after reading so many postings on vac tube problems, I just had to make sure everything was still there. I should've known beter. Thanks much.
  13. Hi, I just found there is a tube that is open ened and wanted to make sure that's how it is supposed to be. If not, can someone please tell me where this is supposed to be conneced to? Thanks in advance!
  14. Thanks Loren. I am getting P1123 sporadically and going thru all possible causes. (MAF, O2 and etc) This is related to my earlier posting. (http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=12676&st=0&p=62348entry62348)
  15. I see EVAP canister purge valve is one of a few things to check but I am not sure exactly I should look for. Sorry if this is a dumb question but i've tried to search for tips but no luck. Thanks in advance.
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