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  1. Hey guys - looking for recommendations for an exhaust shop to do a muffler delete on my 2014 PTT There's not a lot of length, but I'm looking for quality / attention to detail / willingness to stand behind their work and of course turnaround time Any recommendations in the greater NYC area or up toward Westchester / Danbury / Greenwich etc are very welcome
  2. Hey guys - need some help. I have a 2014 PTT w/ PASM - does NOT have sport chrono clock I just ordered the Sport Plus button add-on from my dealer Manhattan Motorcars. They put my VIN into the Tequipment system, ordered the part, but when they tried to install it is throwing an error saying the button isn't compatible with the car, specifically because it doesn't have the Sport Chrono clock. They are going back and forth with PCNA all week trying to get this coded correctly, but no joy yet. If anyone can be helpful would be greatly appreciated. Tico at Manhattan Motorwerks division is handling (amazing guy, not his fault as far as I'm concerned)
  3. Ok so to be clear w regard to the design key- the pill AND the circuit board would need to be ported? So if the circuit board isn't transmitting anymore for whatever reason - I'm off to the dealer for a new reprogrammed key correct ?
  4. I will try the emergency procedure again today - turning twice was definitely ineffective - will try 3x im attaching a photo- is the pill the circled part? Can I transfer to 997 key without transferring the circuit board and just the pill? Does dealer need to program and charge me $400?
  5. I've searched rennlist - can you point me in the right direction here
  6. Hey guys - long time no see (which means 10+ years of bulletproof ownership!) 02 C2 both my my keys fobs have given up the ghost i am ok with manual locking but when I turn the key to lock from outside only the driver door locks if I am inside the car and press the lock switch both doors lock no beeps / no codes im sure there's a way to program the car to lock and unlock both doors when I manually lock with the key can someone point me in the right direction? Loren ?
  7. 2002 911 C2 Becker cdr 220 Serial Y50448501 Type 4462 24/99 Gal 00 Cdp2081 thanks Loren! Update resolved, found book, 7843 incidentally
  8. Update: about a week later, still no leaks, coolant temps are fine. Thanks again guys!
  9. Thanks Lo Gray, I wound up pulling the bumper after realizing that what I was terming an underbody panel was in fact integral to the bumper cover, I think we got confused because I've had the gt3 front spoiler on so long it looks like the bottom of the bumper is a different part. Long story short, it was in fact the drain screw-plug, broken off at the head and slowly leaking. Drilled a pilot, used an easy out, and replaced. Filtered and refilled coolant, pressurized, no leak from elsewhere.
  10. doing this job now, having a hell of a time removing the forward-most underbody panels to access the radiator drain from the rear, any instructions? Will removing the bumper cover allow me to remove the forward underbody panel?
  11. I think this may be a much simpler job than originally anticipated. Based on the photos, my drain plug may have just shaken loose, might be the whole story. does this part number come up as a drain plug for you? 996 106 901 00 / 10 X 1.5 BEHR
  12. i was just looking at a photo of a new center radiator, showing a blue drain plug in the hole where it appears I'm leaking from. Can you confirm whether or not you've got a drain plug there?
  13. Thanks Loren. Do you know where I could find the part numbers for the hoses?
  14. Gentlemen, My poor new york city dwelling 2002 996 C2 Tip has sprung a leak, seemingly from the plastic part of the center radiator in the attached pictures. Not a ton of fluid leaking but I'd like to get it sorted out. I'm pretty sure I'm going to replace the center radiator and hoses. Loren - I know you have a DIY for adding a center rad to a standard trans car. Do you have the part numbers for replacing the radiator and hoses on a Mk2 C2 Tip? I'd also love to know if the blue rubber seal in the picture is potentially repairable (if it turns out to be the culprit), as anything which spares me from removing the front clip would be nice as I lack a really proper garage where I live. Best, Hans
  15. Hah that explains it! I'll go give it a shot right now Thanks Loren UPDATE: 5mm allen wrench worked thanks again
  16. Guys does anyone know what I need to use to remove this panel on a mk2 car? I have an 02 C2, removed the (only two?) plastic plugs without a problem, but 4mm, 5mm, 6mm hex socket can't even get a bite in there!
  17. Loren, do you know what the USA part number is for the 02-04 oil filter housing itself (the external 14 sided black plastic housing)? I have a feeling I'm going to be cutting mine off this weekend because for the 2nd time in a year no force on earth seems to be able to move it, so I think we're looking at impact tool or drill through / cut off, any way you slice it I probably need a new one on hand just in case. Thanks, Hans ECGROSS Which .com had the regulator for $160?
  18. Well, I bought an 02 C2 CPO in 2007 with under 40K on the clock for about 39K before taxes (it has 52K on it now, so pretty comparable), my point is that while I like the fact that they seem to be holding a little value, I think you can probably push a little on price. Make them an offer you can live with, and make sure they put the CPO paperwork through ASAP, follow up after purchase.
  19. Just in time! Glad that worked out. Did they replace both cats?
  20. I just had mine both let go at 47K miles on an 02 C2, covered under federal emissions warranty. I did however have some misfiring which was fixed under warranty by replacing the coil packs earlier in the year, which definitely would have contributed to their early demise. My rule of thumb with cats is if they are making a lot of noise when warm (rattling/clattering) it's probably the cat, if there's no noise from the cat but you get a 420 or 430 P code it may be prudent to examine the O2 sensors for that bank, you can find the diagram by searching here to tell you which bank is which (I would tell you but I forget offhand) Before doing anything though, if you have that code showing, look in your owner's manual under emissions warranty. It will detail the federal emissions warranty which covers cat replacement for your specific vehicle (it varies enough year to year and from what I hear state to state that you really need to examine this). Some are 7 years/70K and I've seen 8 years/80K as well. If you're covered, just take it in to the dealer and get your new cats, free.
  21. Depending on the front offsets and widths, which are printed on the wheel near the valve stem, you may want a 7mm or 15mm spacer. Some makes are 14 or 16mm, pretty much the same difference. If you do buy 15mm spacers, make sure they are hubcentric (they will have a raised ring around the center)
  22. just to update everyone, we've been talking abou this on rennlist too, here's the gist: In my personal experience, the MB 722.6 series 5 speed electronically controlled transmissions are near bulletproof mechanically in most applications (although I haven't dug into the specifics of the configuration in the turbo TipS in the 3.6 cars). You may need a solenoid once in a blue moon, but most of the problems happen to be electronic or electrical in nature, as you might expect. I have had 3 and still have 2 MBs with this trans and one 996, and have never had any real trouble. The problem is that, just like M96 motors, there is very little market for rebuilding cores, so nobody knows how to work on them, and will recommend R&R for the smallest issues. Changing the fluid is one of the most often prescribed knee-jerks ahead of replacement, but more often than not will cause more problems than it fixes. They rarely leak, and when they do it's almost always from very well documented places, however maintaining appropriate fluid levels is critical to longevity and repairing leaks when you see them is not only simple, it's a must. 90% of the problems have to do with damage to wiring, pins, or the ETC itself, either from impact, broken mounts, or from leaking trans fluid wicking up into the transmission control module. The electrical test programs for this series of transmissions is relatively uniform, and if anyone ever needs them I can send them to you. They are pretty easy to troubleshoot and repair electrically and electronically, but if you do lose a seal or clutch pack you're SOL, R&R. It's important to note that in all MBs and other cars with these transmissions, you CANNOT reset them utilizing a generic ODB tool. You can reset the trans code that's in the ODB computer, but it will not reset the ETC, which you will need to manufacturer's tools to access and clear after making an electrical or electronic repair. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by mtl911sc Hans, do you know if the control module is available as a replacement part if it has been damaged by leaking fluid? The dealer told me I have some sort of internal leak but my indy mechanic hasn't taken a look yet. __________________ Once again, my experience is not with the TipS application, but I would imagine you could order one from Porsche. The exterior enclosure of the ETC may vary. Call up Sunset or Suncoast and give them your VIN, they'll give you the part number and price if it's available here or from Germany. FYI, the likely number is (1) 996 618 180 07 CONTROL UNIT TIPTRONIC SEE TECHNICAL INFORMATION GR. 3 , NR. 6/02 02 1 M 249 $1753.69 but you really need to speak with a dealer about your specific car. Before you do that though, inspect the control module for evidence of contamination, spots of fluid etc. If clean and throwing no trans codes to the OBD port, you probably don't have an issue a the ETC. however if you do see evidence and want to repair fluid damage it's just a matter of opening, cleaning with Electronic Cleaner, air drying with a fan (no heat guns!) and reinstalling. Then you have to stop the leak at the source, and if it's in the ETC then the leak is 99.99% from a collar down by the pan where the cable harness plugs into the shift control module, and an updated part should be available for very cheap. Most 722.6 trans don't come with a dipstick for fluid, but a tool can be ordered from anybody, MB, Chrysler, assuming Porsche etc. I've seen tools from MB and Chrysler and they are the same. Looks like a long piece of metal with a big red handle (shocking I know) and does NOT insert all the way into the filler tube. To be safe order one from porsche if they sell. Make sure you measure the trans fluid level when at operating temperature, car running, shifter in neutral or park. Use an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature, and read the level off the tool. Some final notes, in my research tonight I can confirm that all the 02+ cars are 722.6 MB transmissions, however the part numbers are different (as they should be, 4wd / 2wd). The C2 should have an A96.10 and the C4 should have an A96.35. The 01 turbo had A96.50 but it's unclear whether or not the 02+ turbos are A96.50s or 35s. The A96.50 almost had to be a 722.6 W5A 580 as 580 Nm is from my memory the highest capacity AWD trans MB made back then and the only one capable of handling the turbo's torque rating. This also means that the TipS in the Carreras either doesn't have the same torque rating as the turbo or is otherwise differently configured, maybe different gearing. Adrian or Loren should be able to confirm for you. The below list seems to confirm my reading of this however the number of gears seems to include reverse! If anyone has an 02+ shop manual they want to email me a link to, I can confirm how closely the shift plate resembles the ones I've seen for this trans before . A96 Porsche Automatic Getriebe für Typ 911 Carrera (996) A96/00 6 Gang Automatic Getriebe für Typ 911 Carrera (996) A96/10 6 Gang Automatic Getriebe für Typ 911 Carrera (996) ab 2002 A96/35 6 Gang Automatic Getriebe für Typ 911 Carrera (996) ab 2002 A96/50 6 Gang Automatic Getriebe für Typ 911 Turbo (996) ab 2002 What work did the dealer do to determine that there was an internal leak? Is the trans giving you any codes at the OBD port? If so please post. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by mtl911sc The dealer was vague - reading directly from my invoice: "verified fluid level, according to procedure there is an internal leak in the transmission. Transmission needs to be changed." So I assume the tech was going by the diagnostic in the service manual, although no specific location of the leak was specified. __________________ They only accounted for code P0701 "Transmission slips" but I believe that's an engine code and not from the Tiptronic unit itself. you wouldn't happen to be Paul, PMc4S on renntech would you? As I understand it, P0701 at OBD port is Transmission Control System, not a ratio/gear code (those are generally P073x), and should be accompanied by sub codes. The same codes are thrown by the ETC to the OBD, they just can't be reset by an OBD reader, need a real tool for that. you need to go out and spend 50 bucks on a code reader, or a couple hundred for a durametric, and drill down on the codes. I'm no sure whether Durametric resets tiptronic codes yet, they were still working on this last time I checked, call them, great people. Knowledge is definitely power here, knowing the exact information from the port could mean the difference between a 100 dollar repair and a $10K nightmare.
  23. I'm not an expert on this unit, but before you do anything, check to see when the replacement unit was installed, it should carry a 2 year warranty from the date of install. I have a little experience fixing the actual mercedes unit but not in the Porsche. I can tell you that they rarely go bad do to internal issues (it happens, but...), so you may want to check the electronic transmission control unit, and the wiring. You should be able to find a resistance/testing diagram for all of the pins on the harness. It could be something as small as a little ATF getting into the ETC, or a faulty solenoid, and you should be able to test each shift solenoid from the harness as well (electrically, not mechanically) It should be noted that you cannot reset transmission codes in these transmissions without a dealer tool, it's a different module than can be accesse with the code readers. you can examine the fluid in the pan to see how much metal is shaved off, an excess would indicate excessive internal wear. changing fluid probably won't help you at all.
  24. I joined because it was comparatively inexpensive, and you get that fancy sticker! This period's Christophorus was very nice (I've been a PCA member about as long as I've owned a Porsche, so I'm not sure if that's a PCA thing or a factory thing honestly), and the prospect of some discounts on parts and service someday are attractive as well.
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