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  1. JFP in PA
    The ignition switch electrical section failure can cause no end of weird problems, ranging from odd MIL lights, to DME codes, and to entire car systems that cease to function and then suddenly come back to life. Fortunately, the fix is cheap (the electrical section of the switch retails for less than $20) and an easy DIY project that has been the subject of multiple write ups both here and on other sites.
  2. JFP in PA
    Some Cayenne's came with a different DME (different manufacturer), which leads to diagnostics issues. Durametric knows about it and has a different software version that is a work around for these vehicles. Give them a call.
  3. JFP in PA
    It is my understanding that the DME supplies both the diagnostics function, and controls how much the lights move and when they move according to input signals from the suspension sensors. I have no idea how the lights are going to behave if you bypass the DME.
  4. JFP in PA
    No you will not; the retrofit kit gives you the ability to have the low beam HID lights swing up and fill in the high beams, but you do not get the auto leveling or diagnostic function's of the factory setup.
  5. JFP in PA
    Because the DME has to be programmed to accept the leveling system, just hooking everything up will cause it to throw codes. Several people have been down this road before...............
  6. JFP in PA
    Right up to where you connect it to the DME and get the DME to accept the retrofit.................
  7. JFP in PA
    You cannot go too small on the wheels because they will not clear your brakes. I am also not sure the you can dial this out with an alignment, but would suggest talking to a quality alignment shop in your area to see if they can help in any way.
  8. JFP in PA
    One of the biggest problems (besides egas and VarioCam Plus) in trying to use a 2002 DME in a 1999 car is the fact that by 2002, a lot of the subsystem controllers (such as AC, cruise control, etc.) had been moved over to CAN bus technology, which simply did not exist in the 1999 car. Can it be overcome? Sure; with enough time, money, welding rod, and duct tape, anything is possible, if expensive.
  9. JFP in PA
    Probably very little differences. The IMS change did not happen until mid-model year 2006. Actually, the non serviceable IMS began to show up in model year 2005 (the only way to tell which one is in a 2005 it to take the car apart); all 2006's have it.
  10. JFP in PA
    If you can get the axel out, which is not hard and done without dropping the engine, you can also replace the boot your self; it is not that hard and has been written up before. If you choose to go the replacement axel route, watch where they come from as a lot of online sellers are pushing inferior Asian made replacements that are often short lived. In either case, be sure to Loctite the axel flange fasteners and torque them to specs.
  11. JFP in PA
    The best way is to put the car up in the air and rotate the wheels and listen, usually a bad bearing is very obvious when you test this way. I'm pretty sure the 99 front wheel bearing is not the same as the rear one on your car as the part numbers are different.
  12. JFP in PA
    If you are referring to the sensor, it is simply inserted into the rubber/plastic holder which is then pushed onto the ridges of the intake runners. No fasteners involved.
  13. JFP in PA
    No, usually not, unless the Bendix drive is really chewed up. If the gear on the nose of the starter looks OK, just clean and lubricate the Bendix drive shaft assembly so the gear moves back and forth easily, and it's "Miller time"................
  14. JFP in PA
    Griot's Garage makes an excellent and reasonably priced leather reconditioned that can work wonders on old leather.
  15. JFP in PA
    Relatively cheap as unless the Bendix drive on the front of the starter or the flywheel have already been chewed to death, all that is needed is to pull the starter, clean the Bendix drive (WD40 will do fine), and then lubricate it (we use a dry Teflon spray from DuPont) and you are back in business.
  16. JFP in PA
    Anywhere but from Porsche (their tool pricing is outrageous); you will need to search online Porsche specialty tool houses like Samstag and others for the best deal.
  17. JFP in PA
    Items # 4 & 6, used to drive in the shims and seal:
  18. JFP in PA
    Get yourself a Motive Power pressure bleeder and the correct adaptors for both cars, and it will be a simple project both now and in the future.
  19. JFP in PA
    Interestingly, when I traced the 60-01801 NC part number, it came back as fitting the 3.2L Cayenne, not the turbo on some sites, but fitting the turbo on others. If you have to do any modifications to the wiring or connectors, I still think you have the wrong compressor as it should drop right in without modification. I also noted several dissatisfied customer reviews on some sites complaining that they had difficulties finding the correct model (there are apparently several) to directly fit into their cars. This may be a part that requires cross referencing your VIN to get the correct unit.
  20. JFP in PA
    Normal maintenance practice is to flush out your entire hydraulic system (brakes and clutch) with new fluid at least every two years to prevent the build up of moisture which will corrode some pretty expensive bits in the ABS and PSM systems. This process both replaces all the fluid and bleeds the system at the same time. DIY "how to" have been written up more than once, so do a search for the details of what you will need and how it is done; it is a simple and inexpensive but very necessary maintenance practice.
  21. JFP in PA
    Yes, a US car would be configured to the EPA's OBD II. To turn off the second set of sensors, you would change it to RoW. You cannot change the emissions program without access to a PIWIS or PST II unit, nothing else will reprogram the car to RoW configurations.
  22. JFP in PA
    It sounds like that is not the correct compressor, which should be a direct drop in replacement. I would not be modifying anything to try and make it work. Like I said, the compressor should be a drop in, plug and play replacement; with absolutely no modifications. We do this all the time, the supplier should have given you the correct unit. If you start modifying it, and it still does not work correctly, I rather doubt those that sold it to you will take it back.
  23. JFP in PA
    It sounds like that is not the correct compressor, which should be a direct drop in replacement.
  24. JFP in PA
    Not sure what that is about, the program is definitely offered in the US. Try contacting their technical support staff at techinfo@porschecars.com about your problem, I'm sure they will get it sorted for you.
  25. JFP in PA
    Early risers...........at least over here!
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