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The Porsche 996 twin turbo potential issues…. note: some of the links you need to be contributor to the forum to be able to view them…. Please take note there is nothing related to modification or upgrade..... After over 6 years experience with my TT and after searching four different forums ( renntech, rennlist, 6speed, renntrack) I came up with this list of possible failures…. Hope this help. Thanks to jjbravo, smdubovsky, Patrnflyr, Pumalex, FAST FWD, fdorn, Webtool1, rolfjahn, Ruiner, Danyol, Mikelly, aircavscout, Neil A, Erik@GBox, Richard Hamilton, garrett376, 1schoir, bombay digital, Tool Pants, Loren, colorinc, adam699, Keithbeats, ShokWaveRider, awe tuning, Greg's, Berkeley's Porsche Boxster, scb71, smistry007, Pierre996TT, wross996TT, Slider, gearhead and many others...... Alternator failure. Alternator replacement diy and also you can replace only the regulator Regulator replacementand here: Voltage regulator replacement 2 Boost leaks. Several times there is a low boost due to leaks. A way to do a good leak check: Boost leak check.... Boost: Surging boost or over boosting issue: Look at the N75 valve...N75 diy.... Clutch hydraulic system. Clutch pedal hard to depress : accumulator at fault : Accumulator replacement + Accumulator + clutch bleeding Leak in front clutch reservoir: slave is leaking internally fluis is migrating from steering reservoir to clutch reservoir….Need to replace the slave actuator: Slave and accumulator replacements. Note: can be upgraded to GT2 system….. See this great post from "gearhead" Built and installed my own gt2 mod kit with instructions Coolant expansion tank leaking. Plastic get dried with heat and start to leaks. Need to replace the coolant tank part# 996 106 157 03 ($141.00) + Coolant expansion tank diy or coolant tank diy Coolant: Lost of coolant liquid : Coolant lines and fittings on the engine . Can be expensive if engine needs to be removed…. coolant leaks. The fittings (tubes) (6) can be purchase on Ebay or some vendors on 6speed...I am doing this modification and did a small thread for "parts needed to do the job" on 6speed that will be transfer soon on Renntech: http://www.6speedonl...rts-needed.html there is also a very thread on pinning from Steve W :http://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-gt3-forum/679277-diy-coolant-fitting-fix-with-motor-in-the-car.html Diverter valves or Blow off valve failure. Oem in plastic and should be replaced with metal ones…. Diverter valves diy+ Diverter valves diy 2 Door lock switch failure. Door switch + Door handle switch+ Door switch 2 Fuel pump failure. Hose. Car won't start:Rupture hose inside fuel tank. Fuel pump exposed + Fuel pump exposed 2+ Fuel pump exposed 3 + Fuel pump exposed 4 and very important fuel pressure test and tools!!!: http://www.6speedonl...ssure-test.html Fuel pump wiring at fault: If you got a blown fuse C4 30 amps, a good inspection of the connectors is a must: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/395173-fuel-pump-issues-deadly-wiring.html Headlight switch. Headlight switch replacement. Ignition switch. If you got all kinds of strange electrical problems while you are wiggling your key in the ignition you need a new switch part# 996 347 017 07 ($167.75) + Ignition switch replacement + Boxter ignition switch + 996ignition switch replacement Key fob issue , lost programming or need replacement. Here's a good link if you want to replace the key handle only: Key conversion. But if you lost programming, unable to open door or trunk with the remote, you will need access to a PST2 or PIWIS. I've just completed reprogramming two keys for my car using PST2 and I can help if you need. You will need your IPAS codes from the dealer. But one thing to remember, if you need new keys you have to get a key with the 24 digits code. This is really important ! Mass Flow sensor failure. Can triggered lots of faults 996 606 124 00. Cleaning MAF cleaning Test : MAF basic test. Oil pressure intermittent. Replace transmitter (oil pressure sender) 996 606 203 02. Oil pressure sensor, also remember you can drop the engine for better access see rolfjahn post....http://www.6speedonl...-tt-engine.html Power steering noise. Reservoir pressure control valve at fault TSB 4897 need to replace with an update reservoir part# 997 314 920 50 ($671.00) + Steering pump + reservoir diy Seat heating issue: Very good diy by slider for the element replacement here: http://www.6speedonl...er-cushion.html Second gear pop out. Second gear pop out spoiler deployment failure. Low oil level or pump failure. spoiler bleeding + Spoiler + Spoiler actuator+ inside the motor + Spoiler switch malfunction http://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/238455-996-tt-rear-spoiler-problems-help-3.html, rebuild: http://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/952041-casting-parts-for-wing-pump.html Transmission mount failure. Here is good information from Mikelly : 997 mount upgrade Unable to fuel the car. If the fuel nozzle stop every time you try to put fuel in your tank, check fuse E6. Fuse E6, Gas filler problem. Window refuse to lower on door opening: Window regulator failure.Window regulator adjustement + Boxter regulator + Regulator adjustment info.... Feel free to contact me if there is some info you would like to ad to this list. Thanks J.P.