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  1. JFP in PA
    These cars have an electronic throttle set up, so it is often hard to access what the actual outcome is of a physical depressing of the pedal. The system uses a potentiometer on the pedal to send a signal to the DME, which responds by moving a servo motor at the throttle plate. Either could be the source of the issue, but because they are both expensive, you need to run diagnostics to determine what is going on. Best first move would be to hook the car up to a Porsche specific scanner (PIWIS or Durametric) and look at the actual throttle position data in response to throttle pedal movement. You can also scan the car for pending codes related to the egas system at the same time.
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    The old manual sets (986, 996, etc.) ran 13-15 volumes before they stopped printing them. The OBD II manual alone sold for over $1,300. The last Boxster set printed was 14 volumes and hundreds of pages, plus updates, diagrams, etc.. As I said, I do not believe that your model year service data exists in print, Porsche (like most OEM's) stopped printing all technical information around 2005-2006 and went electronic subscription only. The object of "per page" subscriptions is that they cost less than a $5K+ yearly access expenditure for whenever you need it.
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    Durametric is a little strange when it comes to alarm system diagnostics. Some model and years seem to have complete access, and other years or models have limited or partial access. Unfortunately, there does not appear to be an obvious pattern, you just have to plug it in and see what happens. I've read that Porsche may have sourced the modules in the cars from different sources (read manufacturers) which could be part of the issue. When Durametric suggests you create a file and send it to them, by all means do so. The system is a continuous "work in progress" as they try to figure out what Porsche has done now, so they are always playing catch up to some degree, and the data you send them is helping not only you, but every other user out there as well.
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    I'm not sure what the dealer quoted you on, as Porsche has not printed service manuals for any vehicles in several years. But back when they did print manuals, the price quoted would have been about right. PIWIS TSI is a subscription service with rates for time based (month, year) and by the page as well. The rates are listed on their website. RennTech does not condone or in any way support the "sharing" of copyrighted materials; either print or electronic, as that would be a violation of intellectual property rights. Requesting others to do so is also a violation of the terms of use you agreed to when you joined the forum.
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    Sounds correct.
  6. JFP in PA
    If you are trying to save money, why not just leave the coils in it until they act up.
  7. JFP in PA
    Item #34 in the attached exploded view:
  8. JFP in PA
    Should not be an issue as long as your secure the excess wire out of harms way.
  9. JFP in PA
    You'd be surprised at the amount of odds and ends you can get at decent pricing from Amazon.......
  10. JFP in PA
    Stay with the OEM style filter; most of the claims for the aftermarket units are highly exaggerated and for the most part unsubstantiated .
  11. JFP in PA
    The trans mounted B&M kit suffers from two known issues: First, it is very adjustable, so it ends up having one correct configuration, and an infinite number of wrong ones. Second, they are sometimes very hard to keep in the correct adjustment. These problems resulted in B&M stopping production of the trans mount design for the DIY market and going to the console replacement style, which is both durable and tends to hold its adjustments. The console mounted B&M shifter is the one most people comment about its notchy feel, and it is a simple install with a few hand tools without getting under the car.
  12. JFP in PA
    You may want to check with your dealer, I think you should have one on the driver's side, not sure about the passengers.
  13. JFP in PA
    Hi Paul, what was the final conclusion for you car ? Were there problems with the variocam ? You are replying to a six year old posting...................
  14. JFP in PA
    Thanks Iogray for your reply. What was the solution to solve this, was the DME replaced ? Are there other indicators of a malfunction of the variocam besides the read-out at Porsche ? You should be able to read the VarioCam settings on the Durametric software as well. Thx JFP; At the PPI they didn't mention anything about a Durametric readout; I do not own such a kit. It was just written on the report the gave me - I didn't see the actual read-out. As I understand correctly from your answer; variocam errors are only noticable from digital read-outs ? There are no other indicators ? Often, but not always, a VarioCam fault will throw a code and trip the check engine light. Durametric is an excellent Porsche diagnostics software package that is widely used here.
  15. JFP in PA
    Thanks Iogray for your reply. What was the solution to solve this, was the DME replaced ? Are there other indicators of a malfunction of the variocam besides the read-out at Porsche ? You should be able to read the VarioCam settings on the Durametric software as well.
  16. JFP in PA
    With a good service record history, the car should be sound. To swap out the VarioCam unit or solenoid, it requires special tools (cam holding device) and removal of the cam cover on the side with the fault. This is not a difficult procedure, but it is a bit time consuming. As I do not have access to your local parts pricing, I would suggest asking your dealer's part department for pricing on both the VarioCam actuator and solenoid to get an accurate assessment of what it is going to cost.
  17. JFP in PA
    VarioCam errors are often caused by blockage in the VarioCam unit's oil passages (they are very small and easily obstructed). Sometimes these codes are intermittent or momentary and then go away because they are triggered by a small bit of crud that got pushed out of the unit, other times if the problem keeps returning, it may be a sign of a failing unit (they are replaceable), a bad solenoid (also replaceable), or a poor maintenance history on the car (oil and filter not changed often enough, cheap oil used, etc.). You need to look at the car an its maintenance history more closely to see if there are signs of poor maintenance evident. If no history is available, walk away............
  18. JFP in PA
    You would really have to be creative to get a shift kit that is installed in the rear of the car to cause a whine to come from the front of the car. It sounds more like you have an issue with a possible vacuum leak in the fuel tank/EVAP system area, which is up front. I would start with a quick check of the fuel delivery system for pressure and delivery rates simply to eliminate the fuel pump. I would then spend some time with a stethoscope, listening for the source of the sound. I would also scan the car, checking for any pending codes and also look at the fuel trims. And just in passing, the old style B&M kit that mounts on the side of the gear box was discontinued for a reason, it was the most problem plagued design they tried for these cars before going back to the short shifter that sits in place of the OEM shifter in the console. If you got it in and it is working, fine; but if you start having issues with it, get rid of it.
  19. JFP in PA
    Haha! Yep. Thanks for all the help you've given me through the past couple years. I've definitely appreciated your experience and willingness to give advice. You still in witness protection?
  20. JFP in PA
    Sorry, but that is complete nonsense, Tips had IMS failures just like the manual gear box cars, just in smaller numbers because there are fewer Tip cars. Go to the lawsuit's site, they have a place where you enter your complete VIN and it will tell you if your car is involved in the suit class or not. I know it is! It's unreal that they would turn away the biz. They are installing the LN bearing on the manuals and turning away the Tips? .. BTW: My VIN falls within the law suit. I'm planning on having Flat 6 install the IMS solution. My car has 19,500 miles and is beautiful. It will be worth it. Perhaps because the Tip cars are harder to do (take more time)..............
  21. JFP in PA
    Until I see comparative same day track lap times before and after on a properly setup car, driven by a known competent driver, I will continue to say they are for looks more than performance......................
  22. JFP in PA
    Sorry, but that is complete nonsense, Tips had IMS failures just like the manual gear box cars, just in smaller numbers because there are fewer Tip cars. Go to the lawsuit's site, they have a place where you enter your complete VIN and it will tell you if your car is involved in the suit class or not.
  23. JFP in PA
    You simply may have a bad U-joint and will have to replace it as they do fail, but only rarely. There is also a bearing where the steering column enters the rack, which could also be the source of the sounds. Try disconnecting the U-joint from the rack and then move each separately to see if you can pinpoint the source of the noise.
  24. JFP in PA
    The car will have to meet US Federal standards at a minimum, and have certification documentation to prove it. Ask Bill Gates, he imported two 959's only to have them impounded on arrival here because they did not have US Federal certifications. States can set their own standards for emissions (higher standards only, such as CA), but they cannot alter the Fed safety requirements. In 2003, most Euro spec Porsches had only one set of O2 sensors and a different DME program (know in the PIWIS as RoW - Europe). Having spent time in Europe, the first thing you notice is the different bumpers on some models, and the head lights. Euro spec cars also have to meet very stringent noise level requirements (mostly for Switzerland), which is why all Porsche's with factory PSE systems (US or Euro spec) automatically close the bypass valves at certain speeds.
  25. JFP in PA
    This can be a bit more thorny than just a bumper; a lot of Euro spec cars need to have both their crash speed ratings (bumpers, etc.) switched over, as well as their emissions systems to meet US standards, after which the car has to be certified to meet US specs. There are also differences in the lighting systems (head lights, DRL, etc.) that need to be addressed as well. You need to do some serious research on this, there are firms that do it, but the cost often exceeds the values of doing it and many just sell their cars and buy a US spec version when they get here.
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