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  1. JFP in PA
    That's what I thought. More than likely, the central locking/immobilizer is not recognizing the key and thinks you are trying to steal the car. If that is the case, you are going to need access to the Porsche factory scan tool and help from a dealer to get it running. And before you ask, no, the immobilizer system cannot be bypassed as the car's main computer expects it to tell the DME that it is OK to start the car.
  2. JFP in PA
    The seals inside the system can leak and you will never see anything, but the system will not work properly.
  3. JFP in PA
    Assuming you used the correct fluid (there is only one), your system may have internal hydraulic fluid leaks, which keeps it from working properly that needs to be repaired.
  4. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech How to refill the top fluid
  5. JFP in PA
    The easiest way to find out is to scan the car with a Porsche specific scan tool like the factory PIWIS system. When error displays are present, the DME will have specific codes which will point you both the problem component and the possible fixes. Without those codes, everything else would just be guesses. Good luck.
  6. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech Is this vehicle a new acquisition?
  7. JFP in PA
    You have the tether blocking the drain hole (bad idea), it goes to the bottom of the hinge:
  8. JFP in PA
    From what I know, you need to check the identification plate on the transmission itself, it should bear a number something like "106 030 031". Replacement ZF valve bodies are sold by that number, and typically fit several numbers within a set range of ID numbers. You can check this website for what I am describing: Eurospares Boxster Tiptronic parts guide. Good luck.
  9. JFP in PA
    Please do not double post, it is against forum rules.
  10. JFP in PA
    What are you using to try and read the Tip codes? The reason I ask is that many scan tools cannot even see the Tip system. Porsche does not sell internal components for this trans, only the complete trans.
  11. JFP in PA
    First of all, AGM batteries are not "gel" batteries; they are absorbed glass mat design, which is totally different than gel technology. And yes, you can substitute the AGM battery for the flooded cell unit.
  12. JFP in PA
    Don't really know, but knowing how the system is set up, I can't see it doing anything. Just cap off or plug the flex lines as you disconnect them and you will be fine.
  13. JFP in PA
    I have absolutely no idea what that is supposed to do and have never had to do it on any Porsche model.
  14. JFP in PA
    A quality digital manometer can be found on Amazon for less than $40, and is an excellent addition to any toolbox. A short length of hose, a barb fitting (Amazon), and a spare or used oil cap and you are in business. With all the AOS problems these cars have, long term it will save you $.
  15. JFP in PA
    As long as you plug or cap each line as soon as disconnected so that air does not leak back into the ABS system, no PIWIS or Durametric system activation is needed. And when reassembling everything, put a dab of anti-seize on the caliper mounting bolts before you torque them.
  16. JFP in PA
    Both codes point to a vacuum leak at idle: P2187 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 1 (RKAT1) - Above Limit P2189 Oxygen Sensing Adaptation, Idle Range, Bank 2(RKAT1) - Above Limit Possible fault cause - Incorrect main charge signal - Intake air system leaking - Fuel pressure too low - Volume supply of fuel pump too low - Mechanical fault in injection valves - PCV valve leaks - Cap of oil filler neck leaking - Leaks in exhaust system - EVAP canister purge valve mechanically faulty (hangs open) - EVAP canister purge valve output stage faults As you replaced the AOS, I would start by checking the oil cap vacuum at idle: M96 & M97 Nominal crankcase vacuum is -5.0" (-4.0" to -6.0") of H2O (not HG). MA1 Nominal crankcase vacuum is -15.0" (-14.0" to -16.0") of H2O (not HG).
  17. JFP in PA
    Yes, but you do not have to have the cam covers on if you use the correct tooling to hold the cams in place with the covers off:
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    I will assume, for the sake of argument, that the engine is out of the car, which makes all of this one Hell of lot easier. Yes, you can do both banks at the same time; this is the normal process in a from scratch engine assembly process, only you are doing it in reverse. Where people tend to go wrong is when they hand rotated the engine with one or more banks completely out of cam allocation, not knowing you can actually damage valves doing that. As for the IMS, once you have the cam allocations completed on both banks, you need to lock the engine at TDC, and lock the cams, before proceeding.
  19. JFP in PA
    These lifters have problems because of their design, which allows crud to accumulate inside their internal oil passages. How long they need to soak is totally dependent on how badly they are fouled. Normally, if we get a couple of bad units, we just replace them all with new.
  20. JFP in PA
    I have never understood why people use the Motive unit dry; the one in my shop has seen more individual Porsche's than you can imagine, as well as a lot of other makes, and using it "wet" has never been a problem.
  21. JFP in PA
    As a rule, these maintenance plans are designed to turn a healthy profit for the firm offering them, much like extended warranty programs. While newer cars do have a lot of electronics in them, some unnecessary, there are still a lot of things a "shade tree" mechanic can do by themselves.
  22. JFP in PA
    Unfortunately, the words "Porsche" and "discount" tend to be mutually exclusive....................😵
  23. JFP in PA
    I don’t believe Porsche ever offered the tail light’s internal components separately, only providing assembled lights. Normally, dim running lights are a sign of a weak or corroded ground connection.
  24. JFP in PA
    Yes, you can remove and re-center the steering wheel, without doing anything else, but after getting an alignment you are going to need to reset the steering angle because of the suspension work.
  25. JFP in PA
    Re bleed the slave.
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