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Blue Monster

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  1. I am having trouble accessing the 996TT TSBs, I am a contributing member, can you check my status?  Thanks

  2. Just happened again after getting the car detailed and I remember it happened last time after I got it washed, so intermittent, but seems to be related to when the car gets water on it.
  3. Funny, the codes just came back for the first time in 5yrs (looking at my old posts, had them cleared, let's hope for another 5yrs
  4. Thank for this post, just used the TSB, not obvious how to get the grommet out
  5. Just completed this DIY today. Many thanks to Loren and SCB71. I am a newbie to working on cars. So far in my 996 TT I have replaced/fixed/installed - headlight washer unit, hardwire radar detector, clear sidemarkers, sanded headlights and added x-pel protection, and changed most of the bulbs. The info/photos were great and easy to follow. I would only add that the screws that hold the switch are tiny flathead screws that only need the smallest amount of torque to loosen. I bought my part at NAPA and other than buying another set of TORX screwdrivers this DIY was done for less than $20. Thanks again and I love Renntech!
  6. March 12th, still no codes, hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself....
  7. Did you know, there is a couple of TSB's on this subject. #6028 tilting/sliding roof noises, and a second one also #6028 Noises from the new style sunroof frame. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look at those TSB's again
  8. Dude, I am in the same boat, also have 2003 Turbo Coupe, the bar under the headliner continues to rattle driving me crazy, I was told it is a multi hour project to remove all the interior parts to get to the bar so I have been just dealing with it, I share the pain, but even with all that I love TT, even in 12" of snow!
  9. Thanks, if I get the codes again, I'll post here, reading up on it, seems like a non-essential part of the car, heats up the catalytic converters, but if not working correctly it may not pass state inspection
  10. My car just had the same codes, p0491 and p0492. I had them cleared and they have not come back. The weather was extremely cold that day, but not sure if that had anything to do with it. I can post my full readouts if anyone cares. Just wondering if anyone else had the same experience. Thanks. --BM
  11. I'll post back here in 3 months and let you know how they are holding up 3 months later....all bulbs still good.... ;) hopefully won't burn out tomorrow
  12. Looking for some guidance on adding oil to my 2003 996TT. I had my last oil change 4,000 miles ago and after some heavy use recently I ran the oil check on a level surface and noticed that the oil indicator was one bar above halfway. Wanted some advice on: 1) Should I add more to take it to full? 2) Should I just add a little to get to say 3/4 full? 3) Should I add none just wait for another 1,000 and do an oil change? 4) None of the above :) Thanks. --BM
  13. I have a similar problem, the headliner rattles when I have the sunroof open and I go over bumps in the road. Sorry to ask, but could you take a picture and post? Thanks --BM
  14. Dito with me anyone have any new advice? I've just replaced my chrome cover and this is how you do it: 1) Switch on your headlights 2) Get someone inside the car to activate the headlight washer (the pop-up headlight washer won't work unless you have the headlights on) 3) The little spray head under the (missing) chrome cover will pop up out of the hole in the headlight and washer fluid will start to spray onto the headlight 4) Grab the spray head and hold it (it has quite powerful spring loading that wants to pull it back into the headlight) 5) There is a little square plastic tab with a square hole in it on the base of the spray head that has to be flexed back slightly to get the spray head to disengage from some plastic teeth on the nozzle (look at the replacement chrome cover and spray head and you will see this tab). Once you have lifted this tab up slightly the spray head will slide right off the nozzle. 6) To install the new cover and spray head unit, simply put the spray head opening over the nozzle and push the chrome cover onto the headlight until it is flush with the surface of the headlight. The little square pastic clip on the end of the spray head clicks down the teeth on the nozzle and the height is adjusted automatically. It is actually quite easy to do - the hardest part is holding up the nozzle against the spring loading, while levering the square plastic clip off the jagged teeth on the nozzle at the same time. There is a little square hole in the plastic clip that you should be able to fit the tip of a small electrician's screwdriver into. This makes it easy to flex back the tab slightly so that it disengages from the teeth on the nozzle and slides off it. Thanks, I just did this today, worked well with a small flat head screwdriver
  15. Sure, just saw your note. Go to wwww.superlumination.com then click For the Parking Lights: Ba9s, E10, Ba7s, Small Ba15s and Bay15d Bayonet Bulbs (on the left in the middle) scroll down until you get to: H6W BAX9s 64132 Bayonet Bulbs (Offset Bayonet Pins) I used the 6 LED Cool White for $6.99 As a followup - the LEDs are not brighter, but they do shoot the light beam much farther, almost like a high powered flashlight. For the Fog lights: click Headlights & Foglights scroll down to "Xenon Plasma Note: These are sold in pairs only, & are blister packed as shown. Choose your Color. Wattage and Type Below" H3 55watt SuperWhite 5800 - $8.99 per pair The graphic they show does not match the photo I took, but it is the same. They are OK, probably not the best fog lights, but at least the colors match. Frankly, I don't use the fog lights that much. If you are still having trouble send me a PM. --BM
  16. This is a great solution and I tried to find similar screws. But, I found these instead at Home Depot and they seem to work well for now. They are black plastic screw covers. --BM
  17. Thanks, I don't, but M32 on 6speedonline gave me great advice. I would track him down, he has swapped out his turn signal bulbs.
  18. The mix and match of the white HID Headlights and the yellowish sidemarker, parking lights, and foglights always looked strange to me. For less than $40, you can make them all white. Here is what I used: Sidemarker LEDs from www.superbrightleds.com circled in red (they just fit) Parking light LEDs (BAX9) from http://superlumination.com/otherleds.htm H6W BAX9s 64132 Bayonet Bulbs (Offset Bayonet Pins) Foglights Blue Halogens(H3s) http://superlumination.com/headlights.htm Special thanks to M32 for his advice here are the photos:
  19. Thanks, I have a similar noise but only when the moonroof is open. I thought it was the headliner coming loose. I'll try your suggestion. Do you have a photo by chance?
  20. Justin, PM me and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.
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