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  1. RFM
    pacemaker1000, are you sure that UK cars do not use a clutch pedal switch ?
  2. RFM
    OK, i see what you meant Maurice, they still have some weaknesses after a certain number of cold/hot cycles.
  3. RFM
    The level sensor can not leak Maurice, he has no contact with the cooling water.
  4. RFM
    A faulty switch on top of the clutch pedal is also a possibility.
  5. RFM
    A faulty pressure cap is possible, check the last two digits on the cap, it should be 04 or higher, replace the cap if it is not the case.
  6. RFM
    The pollen filter is only for outside air because the flap under the filter is closed when REC. is engaged. Anyway, the filter should be replaced on the regular maintenance schedule because he always is exposed to the outside air, independent of the AC/HEATER/VENT. system actual position. I would further follow up ADias counsel concerns the REC. position.
  7. RFM
    The simplest thing you can do is to check error codes and the door lock functions with a diagnostic tool, based on the obtained results, you can than eleminate the existing problem. Otherwise it remains guessing, especially on cars without alarm and remote.
  8. RFM
    The differential part of the Tiptronic use a manual gearbox/differential oil, 75w-90 should be fine, so certainly do not use ATF for the differential part. Only the older Tiptronic have a drain plug, you can suck out the old oil using the filler plug in case you decide to service the differential oil on a younger type.
  9. RFM
    Sounds like a faulty release bearing to me, concerning the coolant smell, as Loren says, use a pressure tester to find the leak.
  10. RFM
    Brake light switch, MAF, throttle body, ABS unit and faulty wiring/connectors, sensors, all work on ABS/PSM system. I would check for fault codes to start with, that is ultimately the cheapest way to go.
  11. RFM
    Such fractures occur in all brands of engines, they are not Porsche specific, fortunately not much. I have have seen this on the air coolers also during the years. Unfortunately it occurred to you.
  12. RFM
    @ Black Stig, one of the reasons concerning the problem you describe can be found by the camshaft sensor(s) or crankshaft sensor, therefore a PIWIS diagnostic tool is needed to look for fault codes and further examinations
  13. RFM
    Read this discussion http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?/topic/31161-brake-booster-faulty/ good chance that the solution is in there.
  14. RFM
    I would be an annual oil change + oil filter done, a visual inspection of tires/pressure, lights, fluid levels, brakes, etc. The rest of the maintenance schedule can be done at the recommended mileage or time period, whichever comes first.
  15. RFM
    On a factory rebuild M96/97 engine is a paper label, removed by the importer or dealer and attached with the other documents to complete their administration, there is indicated included the name of the laborer, the workshop manager and the site. It shows that they are build in East Europe mostly by women, which is not to say that they are inferior or superior, after all Cayenne car body's are also build in the Czech Republic and brought by train to be finished. That's just a different approach than "hand build and better than new" they meet the established factory quality standards but no more or less.
  16. RFM
    5W-40 is in COLD conditions thicker than 0W-40 but thinner than 10W-40 5W-40 is in HOT conditions thicker than 5W-30 but thinner than 5W-50 It is perfectly normal that the oil becoming thicker in COLD than in HOT conditions whatever the index is.
  17. RFM
    Put a wide belt around the tire (X large or two normal linked to each other), pull the belt(s) together while you let the air out. The tire will return to his original size.
  18. RFM
    http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk/publish/gb/en/products/automotive_experience/Electronics/homelink_/homelink_microsites/Aktuelle_Fahrzeuge/Fahrzeuge_Porsche.html Try the instructions directly from the manufacturer's website, it's much more clearly explained.
  19. RFM
    Since production year mid. 2003 all Porsche Europe ROW new cars are covered under Euro4 norm, which means that they use 1 pre cat. and 1 post cat. O² sensor on each cylinder bank as well. Since production year mid. 2009 is Euro5 norm in effect. On all these cars is not possible to run a Euro3 program.
  20. RFM
    Sorry, it must be "It is perfectly possible that Bank2 just the error limit exceeded"
  21. RFM
    The MAF only runs a specific fault code if he shown electric/electronic interferences. A MAF affected by polluted air (dirty) can show codes as you have, therefore the dealer should make, with his PIWIS diagnostic tool in "Actual Values" mode, a comparison between Bank1 and Bank2. It is perfectly possible that Bank1 just the error limit exceeded (CEL on) and Bank1 just yet. Only on the basis of these data, the dealer can decide what to do.
  22. RFM
    LHD cars: bank1 = passengers side TWC: three way catalyst The problem sensor is located in front of the cat, bank1, passengers side. The headlight issue is probably due by the build in servo motor, better use a PIWIS tester to do some tests and pinpoint the problem.
  23. RFM
    Perfectly true that in case of cold starts with thick oil, the valve will react to ensure proper oil flow, the used filter paper surface is not porous enough to let pass the thick oil in a certain period (flow problem). Filters with more porous paper will have that problem less or not. The main oil pressure valve, in the oil pump, is most of the time responsible for a blown oil filter canister (seized or blocked oil pressure valve piston, up to 7Kg/cm² and more.)
  24. RFM
    indeed, this is what i meant.
  25. RFM
    I would take a look in to the upper engine mount first (bank 1 cylinder head), they are well known to fail.
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