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Open the rear lid and look for a connector that takes the wires from the right rear fender to the rear lid. Inspect the connector looking for corrosion or damaged wires.

Thanks Loren,

I opened the rear lid and checked the wires. Turns out the connectors were loose and I just pressed the two connectors together firmly and then went on the freeway and that fixed it!

Hi All,

Just today my 1999 996 C4's rear spoiler warning light came on when I was driving on the freeway.

After I got home, I manually raised and retracted the spoiler fine.

I drove the car around without going on the freeway and the light continues to stay on.

Any ideas what's wrong?

Thanks,

Kevin

Is it part number 999.920.015.40 ? That's what my version of PET says it should be.

--Brian

Yup, sure is!

Finally got it. The pink spacer slides in from under the mount. It took a good 5 minutes of contorting my hand into very unnatural shapes and trying to not drop it into the dash.

Thanks to everyone for the advice!

Also just found out they opened a Harbor Freight close to work too.

Is it part number 999.920.015.40 ? That's what my version of PET says it should be.

--Brian

Yup, sure is!

I realized that mounting tape was not the real part, so I went to the dealer and got the pink speaker screw receptacle for 72 cents. However, it seems that the pink screw receptacle is too large to fit into the screw mounting? I haven't been able to wedge it in there.

Any suggestions?

I have a 1999 996 C4, I was thinking maybe the parts changed from year to year and the dealer gave me a wrong part?

6 mm allen wrench to you.

Ahh! I ended up going to home depot and getting a ratchet wrench that can take bits instead of the sockets for $15.

Turns out that one of the speaker screws is not sitting on the purple screw holding thing. I put some mounting tape in there and hope that's the cause of the rattle.

Use only the bit and a very well used 6 mm open key ( approx. 6.5 mm ), it takes only 5 minutes.

What's an open key? The backend of a household key?

Hi All,

I have a 1999 996 C4 and there's plethora of rattles and noises. I'm pretty sure the worst offender is the speakers on the drivers side.

I'm trying to get them out of the housing and maybe put some felt tape on them or something. There are two screws, the one nearer to the driver was easy to remove with a socket wrench. However, the screw closer to the windshield is impossible. There is no clearance for a socket wrench, so I tried with just the bit and a smaller adjustable wrench, but still couldn't get enough leverage and torque to losen the screw.

Is there a trick to removing the two front speakers?

If I can't do this, any idea how much an indie would charge for TSB 7018, or just how many hours of labor it is?

Thanks,

Kevin

I found a good 2002 C4S with the advanced technics package and the design package. Any idea what those packages included?

Hey Mike,

Did yours come with a warranty? The C4S seem to be around $42k - $45k, some of the higher milage ones have warranty.

-Kevin

Gustavo,

I have seen LA dealers selling 2005 987S for $36k and one in Seattle selling for $38k. Even having a 987S shipped to NJ will be in your price range.

-Kevin

Thanks everyone for all the info, I guess it's now time to find the actual car.

I know about the PPI, but what's the leak down test? If the RMS leaks, what's the cost of getting it repaired on the 996? Oh yeah, what's the technics package that someone mentioned? I have a Boxster S now and I only use the stereo if I'm stuck in traffic. I have no idea why some people option the car the way they did, I've seen one C4S with wood interior. Is there a difference between the 2002 and the 2003 models?

I have seen some cars with white instrument panels but others have black, is this another option? Finally, I have seen two kinds of exhausts for the C4S. There's the single piece pipe, and the other one is made of a large and small oval, is that the sport exhaust?

Hi All,

I'm new to RennTech, and I'm looking into a used 2002 996 C4S. I have a few questions that I hope seasoned owners can answer.

1. Is the RMS problem in 996s as bad as the 986 Boxster RMS issues? Engine reliability issues? Reading this forum does scare me a little.

2. Is it better to buy one with 40k miles or one just over 45k miles but has the 45k mile service done. When should the clutch be replaced on 996s?

3. Any must have option / option codes?

4. Anything else to watch for?

5. Price, they are all over the place. Most independent dealers on the west coast are listing them for 42k to 44k, I have seen high 50k for ones with super low miles too. Any idea what's a fair price?

Thanks,

Kevin