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  1. I can't more than agree with JFP over the full post, these are indeed expensive, unnecessary and trouble making non-things, indirectly dictated by the hands of irresponsible car users.
  2. Just pull the valve out of the grommet, use a bit of silicon spray to make it easier.
  3. Oil in the connector and wiring harness disturbs communication Tip. versus control box, with sometimes permanent damage, check the source of the leak and repair ASAP is my advice.
  4. If i were you, i would with a diagnostic tool as PIWIS, the actual values and error codes, if any, checked. It seems to me that the high idle RPM is too high for too long, as well as the difference between both ( 1100 versus 620 RPM ) is too large.
  5. When the slave cylinder is removed from the transmission, with the hydraulic lines still connected, there should be a high resistivity while pushing the rod back into the slave cylinder. I would go for a check of the hydraulic system in first place.
  6. It is usual to replace the seal, to avoid problems as leaking, and have to do all the work over again. Have you ever replaced a torque converter? Pay special attention to the different and separate, but collinear splines, both on the shaft as in the interior of the converter, they must aligned all the way. Check and measure the height of the converter relative to the bell housing before they are separated, this is very important not to ruin the Tiptronic.
  7. Yes, "Z.F". make Tiptronic (MY 99 - 996) come out without removing the engine. The later on M.B. make Tiptronic not.
  8. The horn that you hear belongs to the alarm system, this is not the same as the conventional horns which are operated from the steering wheel. Alarm horn is situated near the battery, conventional horns ( 1x Low - 1x High ) are situated behind the front bumper shell, right side (pass. side for L.H.D. cars)
  9. 986/987 use the same "Z.F Tiptronic" as the 99 996, so all actions, in terms of motor/Tip. removal and repair are pretty the same.
  10. If you want to remove and drive the car further on without the sensor, you have to program the sensor out of the system to avoid interferences caused by an incorrect programming.
  11. I have no experience with Durametric, but i doubt it will be possible.
  12. Vario cam is not the problem, rather the valve lift function on Vario cam plus system. Most of the time is a locking height mechanism inside the valve lifter the cause. Look a bit around, such cases are already been addressed.
  13. Indeed most European cars run 5 volt on CAN-BUS and SIGNAL wiring's. Therefor testing with a BULB and/or LET no longer applicable, a good quality multi/volt meter (such as FLUKE) is recommended.
  14. The siren and the battery are build as one piece and not separable, and yes, the alarm go off randomly.
  15. Don't forget the build-in battery in the siren, when the battery is defective, there will be no error code generated.
  16. Never connect accessories to a 5 volt wiring, it's the CAN-BUS wiring. Strange and unexplained failures will occur. Repair everything ASAP in their original state.
  17. The switch must be taken from the gearbox in order to test the different positions manually (with a flat screwdriver or something similar) These switches have a relatively simple construction with little to no mechanical issues as bounding, it's usually the small shaft which cross the switch in to the gearbox which causes problems, in other words inside the Tiptronic. I hope for you that I'm wrong.
  18. It may sound strange, but in most cases it's only a matter of wrong wheel/tires size. Check this first before you replace Tiptronic parts.
  19. The "engage point" is not adjustable, a new pressure plate, disc and release bearing will solve your problem, bleed the system well also. A too high "engage point" indicates a worn clutch or/and a cracked pressure plate. Terms of costs in the US, i'm not informed, cant help with that, others will chime in.
  20. With a very small TORX bit, T10 i thought, not 100% sure about it, the small screw is located on the side of the handle, as you pull the latch open.
  21. Are the wheels completely, including tires and valve stems, supplied by Porsche or just the rims? In the first case use your warranty, in the second case it may be that the valve stems do not have the correct size, go buy them by the dealership or pull rubber valve stems in if you want it cheaper.
  22. http://www.bosch-lambdasonde.nl/downloads/catalogue_lambda_sensors_2011-2012.pdf Attached a list from Bosch, for all kind of cars, recommended replacement time, part numbers, etc. Porsche mentioned no deadline. Other members can do something with also. Hope it helps.
  23. I would at least begin to bleed the system well and see what it gives, parts can be replaced later on if still no result.
  24. How have you determined that the alarm system is the culprit? Since you have replaced the steering lock mechanism, it would be rather the regular horn (with controls in the steering wheel). If you wish, let the car scan on error codes to be sure.
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