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  1. JFP in PA
    Yes
  2. JFP in PA
    Misread your original post, there should be nothing that obstructs the dipstick, but you should also know that Porsche released updated dipsticks for the early cars to get people to correctly lower the oil level in the sump a slight amount to prevent excessive oil level from killing the AOS. I would also STRONGLY recommend getting the real factory part from a dealer, Pelican is well known for pushing ill-fitting aftermarket parts as "OEM". These are the updated factory parts: Similarly, Porsche also reduced the oil fill level on Boxster models. We do not have engine and vehicle vin numbers identifying when this change occurred during Boxster production, however vehicles fitted with the 996-107-014-01 and 996-107-014-02 revision dipsticks should set the oil level half way between the min and max level marks. Vehicles with the updated 996-107-014-03 dipstick should have their oil levels set to the maximum level. On the Boxster dipsticks, only the last five digits of the part number are indicated on the part (last two being the revision number). The Boxster -03 revision is shown with two grooves for o-rings, but only one is used, where the -01 and -02 revisions only have a single o-ring groove. And yes, the vacuum level loss due to the dipstick not being seated and those codes could be related. And just as a by-the-by, I know Leonardtown very well, love Salsa's restaurant, and the Calvert Marine Museum on Solomons Island..................
  3. JFP in PA
    Word of advice: Multiple aftermarket parts sellers, like Pelican who is one of the worst in this respect, sell what they call "OEM" manufacturer parts like the coolant tanks and AOS units, which is at the best, very misleading. The manufacturer in question may be an OEM supplier to Porsche, BUT NOT FOR THE PARTICULAR PART IN QUESTION. In the case of your tank, Mahle is an OEM supplier to Porsche for engine parts like pistons; but they do not supply the coolant tank. This, unfortunately, is quite common in the trade, so you need to know what you are getting before you spend your hard earned $. In my shop, we do not do business with any vendors that behave this deceptively.
  4. JFP in PA
    And I just checked the outfit you bought yours from, it is NOT a factory unit, it is aftermarket. Get the real thing and be done with it.....................
  5. JFP in PA
    OK, the vacuum gauge will bounce as air pockets get pulled out; but if the bounce continues to happen, something is opening and letting air in, which should not happen..... And if the bleeder/tank assembly is not a factory Porsche part, get rid of it and get a real one. We have NEVER had any luck with aftermarket tanks.
  6. JFP in PA
    You moat likely have an air pocket in the system which is causing the issue; this is not good and you need to get it out. The normal procedure to refill this cooling system is to do it under vacuum using a special tool like the Uview Airlift system which evacuates the system and then pulls the fresh coolant mix in under vacuum, eliminating any chance of air being retained. This tool can also be used to pull entrapped air out of the system the same way.
  7. JFP in PA
    That is a weird set of faults: C141 is for no power to te PCM C140 is for the the dash communications display 8023 is full with the AC air recirculating flap motor C131 is for a gateway controller fault I almost looks like the dash internal communications are suffering electrical faults, possibly due to a problem with the system gateway contoller. I may be time for a PIWIS scan, which would give more definitive information.
  8. JFP in PA
    I'm amazed that a battery that old is still good, but the results are the results. At this juncture, I would suggest putting the battery back in the car and then using the Durametric, clear all the codes. Then take the car out for a run and see what, if any, codes come back. Sometimes these cars throw a bunch of codes for unknown reasons after sitting for a while, but if the codes are real, they will return and we can go from there.
  9. JFP in PA
    You need to post that in the "lost radio code" forum section, it won't be answered here.
  10. JFP in PA
    Depends upon what model radio is in the car, Loren can probably answer that better as he handles radio codes, but I don't think a 997 does..........................
  11. JFP in PA
    Modern digital load testers typically simply readout "good battery", "questionable battery" or "bad battery"; load test voltage readouts are a bit "old hat". They will also give you % data on "state of health", "state of charge", remaing CCA, and internal resistance values; on an old-style load tester, I would question the viability of any battery that drops below 10.5 volts during the test.
  12. JFP in PA
    Just about any auto parts store can test the battery for you for free. If you remove it from the car, the car can relearn everything it needs to by itself, with the exception of the radio security code on cars that need one.
  13. JFP in PA
    Load test the battery; a nine-year-old battery is always suspect..........
  14. JFP in PA
    No, that is one of the gear selector shafts.
  15. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Pretty sure that is a pressed in bronze bushing; if it is, the only way to repair it is to pull the gearbox and replace the entire tail housing as the bushing is pressed in from the inside.
  16. JFP in PA
    Try running voltage drop test across both primary battery cables, Porsche has had problems with these cables developing internal corrosion that cannot be seen but causes all sorts of issues.
  17. JFP in PA
    Some of the 986 models were plagued by incredibly long runs to rest the I/M Readiness triggers in the DME; hundreds of miles after all faults were correctly repaired were not uncommon.
  18. JFP in PA
    Easiest way to find out exactly what is triggering the alarm is to scan the system with a Porsche specific scan tool (PIWIS, Durametric); the alarm system stores that last ten alarm trigger faults in its memory.
  19. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech P 0706 indicates the multifunction switch is disconnected or shorted to ground. I'd start by making sure the switch connector is properly seated and check the harness for any breaks or other damage. It could be the switch itself, but check that it is properly connected first, and make sure the shifter cable doesn't need adjustment.
  20. JFP in PA
    That I do not know; the difference between the set we use and the 45750 is ours has all the adaptors while the 45750 only comes with six. You might want to check with Lise to see if the smaller set has the correct adaptor, or if you can purchase it separately (I know they do sell them singularly).
  21. JFP in PA
    I like the Lisle system, Amazon sell them, but you may also be able borrow one from an auto parts store:
  22. JFP in PA
    Up front, you need to know this is a discontinued (Consumer Reports; https://www.consumerreports.org/products/ultra-high-performance-all-season-tire/bridgestone-potenza-re980as-397609/overview/) and superseded tire model, which means if down the road you needed to replace one or more, you may not be able to find them in your car's sizes. They were also known for being very noisy in customer reviews, which is probably why they were replaced.
  23. JFP in PA
    The second, or trigger wire, runs from pin #1 on the valve to terminal pin #7 at the DME.
  24. JFP in PA
    The trigger wire runs from the valve to the DME, the wire from the relay simply supplies power.
  25. JFP in PA
    Have you tested the fuel pressure and delivery rates? Problems in that area will make the car run like crap and not throw codes.................
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