JoeA

Thanks for all your input, The car did have a manual, I rather ask people with experience. It certainly helps.

Just got my 1999 996, needs an oil change, can someone just let me know what the interval is?

Yeah!!!! Just got my very first 911 - 1999 996. I have encountered the following issue.

Has anyone experienced a problem where when you start the car the climate control fan will not operate unless you turn the key back just a bit?

JoeA,

I am a former 96 993 owner.  In general the cars are very reliable.

Be aware of the potential problems with the CEL (check engine light) caused by blockage of the secondary air injection system (used for emission on cold start up.  It is becoming a rather common headache for the 993.  It does not effect performance but can cause you to fail emissions test in some states.  I never had the problem with my car. The cost to fix varies on how you decide to go about it, from unbelievable to reasonable.  Do a search on the 993 board at Rennlist for more information than you want to know about this.

Another potential issue to investigate in your PPI is valve guide wear.  The 993 is showing some signs of having premature valve guide wear problems (sometimes this can be the cause of the CEL problem).  A thorough PPI by an experienced p-car mechanic can diagnose this potential problem with leak down and compression tests.

The factory suspension does not last long.  If the 993 you are looking at has the factory suspension (dampers/springs) and is high mileage then budget to have the dampers replaced.  It may seem to drive fine but with new dampers you will see just how bad the old was.  The factory stuff starts to show its age as early as 20k miles.  Aftermarket coilover replacements are a better choice than replacing with factory stuff.

Other potential weaknesses include power steering rack leaks, door check strap malfunctioning (makes clicking sound from coming loose inside the frame, leaks around window frame (my car had none of these things).

With high mileage look closely at deferred maintenance items that can be somewhat costly to perform such as spark plug changes (royal PITA), distributor belt (there are two distributors) replacement.  Other simple maintenance like fuel filter, distributor caps and rotors, air and pollen filters, and failure of the struts on the hood and deck lid.

They are absolutely great cars.  But for my need for a car to drive year around and to take on long trips (wife did not like riding in the 993…to raw….which I loved) I would still have mine.

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Thanks for the excellent feedback, very grateful.

I am seriously considering a 1996 993. I am having a pre inspection of the car completed, however I wanted to ask the forum for any other things I should look out for, based on the 1996 993. What should I consider, It is a high milage car, however, seems to be in good shape, Clutch has been replaced. No service records though, car is off a lease.

Any information would be greatfully appreciated.

For that vintage which I think was some of the best I would stick with the 1987-1989 cars.  I think it was either the 87 or  88 that had the G50 Transmission which was a easier shifting trans that the 915 trans.  1984 and newer you get the pressure fed tensioners which you want to have and if you buy a SC car the pressure fed tensioners were an update which most of them have now.  The 3.2 Carrera were great engines and so were the 3.0 SC engines.  The SC's had the CIS injection that was a pain in the *** to deal with and keep running right unless you know what to do with them.  Also a pain to pass emissions on those cars.

You may be able to get a 90-91 cheaper though because they do not seem as desirable as the later Carreras.

My 2 cents!

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Thanks, please anyone else with more?

I am currently shopping 911's. I have found that I am targeting 78's or 87-91. What do I need to know about the differences in the years to find the best one. Is it better ot go to a 90 or 91 over an 87-89? Anything particular I should look for? ANy help is really appreciated.

Does the bypass void the warranty?

Joe

Loren,

Any Idea if they will be able to retrofit into 04 Cayenne's PCM?

Joe

Not so, when you burn an MP3 it converts it back to regular CD format.  You should be able to get about 300 on a CD if its mp3 format, bet you cannot !

Your able to play Mp3's in the changer or the main drive in the PCM?  Can you provide model # of your player?

Regards,

Joe

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Thats correct, If i burn to CD format no issue, however, only the 18 - 20 songs, I was looking for the 100+ songs you can get on an MP3 disk like i have in my aftermarket player in my Camaro.

For that price it should be a lot better. An after market system would be better and under $1000.

Your able to play Mp3's in the changer or the main drive in the PCM? Can you provide model # of your player?

Regards,

Joe

I followed the procedure and it was great, Thanks so much, the look is really sweet, pictures do not do the change justice. If you have a Cayenne and have not done this yet, you owe it to yourself to do it. Thanks Again ESK!!

Read the manual please.  When it gets cold this is always going to happen, its to help warm the cats up fast.  Do not try to push it hard when this happens, let it change to 2 first.

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Thanks Mudman excellent advice and point. I will need to revisit the manual.

Can someone explain to me the remote, i never recieved one with my CS. I have the PCM etc.

Does anyone know if Porsche will enable MP3 in the PCM or the changer?, still waiting to find out if there will be an after factory add on for the XM radio also.

Regards Joe

IS anyone having the issue where when first starting off in the morning my CS has begun to start off in D1 even with PSM on, then after a while it starts off in D2?

Please let me know if that takes care of the issue. My dealer's next step was to replace the motor.

That is an excellent point, thanks.

Does anyone tip their Service manager? What is appropriate if so?

Has anyone had a problem with the auto up feature on the Cayenne drivers window? Was finally able to demonstrate the issue to the dealer, problem resolution without any repair is to hold buttun on window up for about 5 seconds after window has finised closing, this will reset the motor and then auto up will work for the duration of having the vehicle in operation.

The technician stated they could change the motor?

Thoughts?

Can you tell me if there will be any more decals for sale on EBAY or personally. Currently I cannot find any new auctions and really want to get one for my Cayenne S. Regards

Joe

Was this Cayenne S or Turbo specific. Can you describe more of what the issue is in greater detail so I can be on the look out for it.

Regards

joe

Steve,

I myself had had the same issue with the radio stations. Make sure you are on the correct memory list first. If not use the dial to "list" the stations. You should see the names refresh.

I am also looking to install the XM or Sirius satellite radio. I even have a post up for information. Congrats on your new Turbo.:clapping:

Does anyone know if Porsche will be offering a satellite radio add on the the PCM in the 03 and 04 Cayenne's?