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  1. RFM
    @ bilabonic, the OBD port is located under the glove box on RHD cars.
  2. RFM
    There is an auxiliary circulation pump inside the left front wing, firewall side, which pumps the residual heat from the engine cooling system through the cabin heather core over a given time, only with key inserted in the ignition switch. The aim is to enjoy the passenger(s) with a few minutes of heat while the driver is outside the car, and the engine is disabled. That thing can cause quite a lot of noise, I would check that one day.
  3. RFM
    It might be farfetched but is the windshield not replaced in the past? If the adhesive sealant is not fully closed at the bottom side of the windscreen you get an annoying whistling sound. I would suggest to tape off the windshield on top, underside and left and right side and give it a try, it does not take long, does not cost much and could be the solution.
  4. RFM
    Thanks to report the cause and solution.
  5. RFM
    Can you reset the service reminder with this devise? If it does not it seems quite useless for a DIY, this is what i think about it.
  6. RFM
    At Sunset Porsche (board sponsor) or dealership, nut and bolt together costs almost nothing.
  7. RFM
    PIWIS can read the specific live of the sensor/battery, anyway the sensors can give erroneous information already, concerning the tire pressure, to one half of the specified service life. I would advise to replace the sensors when some abnormalities arise between the reported, on the dash, and the actual measured pressure, with a tire pressure gauge, on one or more wheels.
  8. RFM
    It looks like an already occurred shortcoming on some MY 964 alternator/engine wiring, these are then replaced with a factory recal. Despite the many fuses, it remains a fire hazard to me. Those with this problem could be related, to an OPC or their respective importer, the car checked and make a complaint, such thing have nothing to do with any warranty period given their action on the much older 964 a few years ago, at least this is my view on this matter. "If you do not shoot, you always miss the target" people say over here.
  9. RFM
    Yes, it is #8 in the diagram, the valve is in the middle of the vehicle at the end of the transmission.
  10. RFM
    I think the noise is caused by the on/off mouvement of the electric/vacuum operated cooling water shutoff valve, which controlled the transmission heat exchanger. The valve is mounted just in front of the gearbox, at the level of the B-pillar, above the plastic bottom protection.
  11. RFM
    I think that it concerns item #25.
  12. RFM
    Attention must be given to the exact lenght of the belt, some manufacturers do not use the same belt size as OM. 1 or two mm. too short is not an immediate problem, but 1 or 2 mm. too long will result in slipping of the belt.
  13. RFM
    The weight distribution, chassis and suspension design/adjustment of the car has a lot to do with it.
  14. RFM
    I would consider to replace the fuel pump relay, the resistance of the relay can became probably too high. It does not cost much and in time he still fails.
  15. RFM
    drstephensugiono: in the case of a failed servo motor, a decent diagnosis system should intercept the error and report as a code. A defective flap or broken connection, of course, is not recognized by the system just as a permanent cold heater core. These conditions are still to be monitored through the values of the different temperature sensors, outside, inside, mix, etc. I do not know if Durametric can handle that. ekstroemtj: the heater core is located inside the Heater/AC unit centrally under the dash.
  16. RFM
    There is no heater valve, all functions work with servo motors connected on flaps. The heater core has always the same temp. as the cooling water; it is the passing air, depending on the temp. you set on the control panel, whether or not heated. Check first if the heater core warms up.
  17. RFM
    If i were you, i would first inspect the connector and wiring into the A-pillar. Success.
  18. RFM
    The sensor is built into the door lock assy. therefor should the door trim, and the inner metal doorpannel on which all parts are mounted, as window regulator, speaker, inner door handles, door lock assy, etc. be removed. Not an easy task conserning some adjustments, but not impossible to do.
  19. RFM
    If the antenna in the front windscreen is in good condition, check the antenna amplifier, which is located inside the right A pillar, they occasionally become defective. You must disassemble the pillar trim to reach it.
  20. RFM
    I think there are only two options, either restore the thread with a helicoil or something similar (if possible), or replace the oil pan completely.
  21. RFM
    If you look closely you will see a cross cable, located between the fabric layers of the convertible top, which is attached with elastic straps on both sides (left and right) on the fabric. One of the elastic straps will probably torn, so that the tension has disappeared. The intention is that the cable or wire, with the help of the elastic straps, the top, when opening and closing, pulls slightly together toward the center of the car, in such a way that the top fits into the black plastic parts. Some convertibles use a complete elastic strap, from left to right, instead of a partial cable/wire elastic strap combination, depends on MY, i think. Hope it helps.
  22. RFM
    +1 Fully agrees with binger at this point.
  23. RFM
    PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter usually expressed in MM, it's merely the distance between the center of two diametrically opposite bolts (4 or 6 bolts wheels). For 5 bolt pattern, which is a little more complicated, PCD can be found by multiplying the center distance between any two adjacent holes by 1.701. An other solution is to draw an imaginary circle throught the center of all holes, the mesure the diameter of the circle.
  24. RFM
    The mileage is stored in the cluster and can only be increased, and not decreased, by reprogramming the cluster, at least not in an OPC. The replacement cluster must have a lower number of miles than the Original, must also be of the same type. The gauge can also be individually replaced if defective, if it was me, i would start to test the wiring/connectors for excessive resistance first.
  25. RFM
    Boxster: bank 2 = driver side (LHD) sensor 1 = sensor in front of cat. (TWC) Hope it helps.
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