bradmay

I'm following the same route as the original poster. Sold my 996 at 80k miles after reading too many posts about IMS failures and plan to purchase a 997. From above, it appears that the '05 997 may have the same IMS configuration as the 996. Is this correct?

2002 C2 6 speed

In my case, the fault code indicated a steering angle calibration error. I suspected low voltage and the problem went away when I replaced the battery. Hasn't re-occurred in the past year.

2002 C2, 82k miles, Guard's Red

Over the years, I've managed to lose or mangle a number of the plastic trim and liner fasteners that are scattered around the luggage compartment. Does anyone have a source for these types of fasteners other than my local dealer? I would also benefit from some instructions on their proper removal.

Congratulations Loren on the new layout for the website.

Hello all. I have a quick question regarding pulley noise in my 996. It has done this ever since I bought it, and I don't know if it is normal or not. It almost sounds like an air conditioner pulley noise. If I turn off the air conditioning, it still makes the noise. The noise increases with engine speed, to a point. If I let off the gas, it goes away, and returns when I step on the gas.

I only really notice it when driving on the highway, with the radio off and the windows closed.

Any thoughts?

I experienced this last year with my '02 C2 Coupe. It turned out to be the alternator bearing. The noise was most noticeable at low RPMs sitting at stop lights. It wasn't a problem at speed during highway driving.

So you felt a vibration at 130MPH on snow tires and then ACCELERATED to 170mph to what, make it go away? If the tire shatteed, (not the rim), then it's probably because you exceeded the speed rating of the tire. Had you checked air pressure before going triple digit? What kind of fool pushes SNOW tires to 130 mph??? Did you think speed ratings were merely suggestions? Second, if you put the spare on the rear then you didn't RTFM!! Spare ONLY goes on the front, it's written in about 5 different places. You have to move a front wheel to the rear, and put the spare up front, THEN you also have to disengage the PSM or traction control, as the difference in diameters will cause it to activate all the time and burn up. This post has to be a spoof....no one does this kind of stuff to a Porshe..

Hey perryinva... your pretty hard on people.

Where did you learn to spell???

P-O-R-S-C-H-E not Porshe!!! What, are you an idiot???

Please re-read the Board Rules/Guidelines that you agreed to when you registered here.

"Name calling or harassment of any kind directed towards another member or members will not be tolerated."

Back on topic folks.

Your right... I apologize.

I think the strong comments by perryinva were on target. He's the only person who offered this guy advice that may keep him from killing himself at high speed.

Paul, as you suggested, I went with manuals on CD provided by member porshelibrarian. They come at a great price and are just the level of detail that I was looking for.

Like most of the readers on the DIY forum, I'd like to understand the mechanical issues on my 2002 C2 so I can fix them myself or at least make them worse before sacrificing the car to a dealer or independent. Is there a service manual that includes the 2002 that you would recommend? Sources would be useful. My initial internet search shows some manuals but I don't know who is the most informative and they don't include recent years.

send a PM to member "porschelibrarian" - he can probably help you.

Regards,

paul...

Like most of the readers on the DIY forum, I'd like to understand the mechanical issues on my 2002 C2 so I can fix them myself or at least make them worse before sacrificing the car to a dealer or independent. Is there a service manual that includes the 2002 that you would recommend? Sources would be useful. My initial internet search shows some manuals but I don't know who is the most informative and they don't include recent years.

ABS Fault 4440 -- Steering-angle sensor

- The PSM function is switched off.

- The ABS function is switched off

- The ESD function is switched off

- The ASR function is switched off

"If the fault codes 4400 Transverse acceleration sensor, 4420 Rate of turn sensor and 4440 Steering-angle sensor are displayed together, there may be an open circuit in the circuit to control module terminal 39."

If you want the full diagnostic procedure - send me a PM.

Many thanks for the rapid response Loren, PM sent

Mark

I'm generating PSM/ABS errors on about half of my cold starts. Restarting appears to correct the problem. I've checked the readout with durametric software and it's reading fault code 4440, steering angle sensor. One solution is to take it the dealer for re-alignment and sensor calibration. Any other suggestions?

2002 911/996 C4