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  1. jpflip
    The fuel price in Montreal is changing every day sometimes 2 or 3 times a day....Last night I saw an increase of 7 cents a liter. So I decided to found a fuel station that got the non revise price and rush to this station. But I was unable to fuel <_< I remember reading about fuse E6.... In fact fuse E6 7.5 Amp. was burned. I replace it and got back to the fuel station and it work. All this to save about $2.80. But this money is better in my pocket instead of those petroleum companies...My point is. This morning I've look at the wiring diagram and found out the fuse E6 is for the telephone ???? I went inside the car and got the little fuse plan from the fuse access door and there also they are mentioning terminal 30 telephone info system, OR/VR... This valve seems to be nowhere in the wiring diagram. The only place I was able to found little information was a diagram in the fuel tank removal of the repair manual item#6. I realized it is for the fuel vapor and it is probably only for USA cars. It is called by some a bleeder valve and it is only about $100.00. Anyone ever removed this unit or tried bypassing it with a tool of some kind? Any tought about the wiring diagram flaw especially if you got a telephone installed... Why this fuse blow so often as per numerous previous post about this subject ?
  2. jpflip
    Just completed the installation of the iPorsche kit from Cody. The only modification I had to do is the installation of a switch to keep the CD changer in working condition. So now with that switch, located in the bottom of the lower compartment of the console, I can select either the ipod or the CD changer. Of course the car is now heavier because of the extra wires and that big switch The Ipod connection is in the armrest and the fuse under the hashtray....Thanks Cody for the great kit and the instruction. I cannot post pictures so for some pics My mod pics and installation instruction
  3. jpflip
    Part# is 99742401000 and as per skymast it is about $160.00. Easy to install as long you mark the old push-rods. I have used the B&M shifter installation instruction and it help a lot to do the job.Short Throw shifter installation instructions.
  4. jpflip
    Thanks RFM, but when I am forcing the glass up and down the mechanism of the regulator move freely. Both pulleys and cables follow the movement of the glass. There is nothing loose in the mechanism in relation with the glass itself and the regulator. May be there is a device into the attachment part of the electric motor on the regulator assembly that provide friction. I am really lost on this one. There has to be a brake of some kind or an electric clutch that engage and disengage when window is operating???? Or I got serious damaged gears inside the motor... Any experience in this part of the mechanism?
  5. jpflip
    When I operate the outside or inside door handle the glass should come down about 13mm (.5 inch) according to the repair manual. On the right side it move only about 2mm. Just barely enough to clear the seal when the door is closing. I realized the glass can be moved by hand about an inch up and down. It is loose in the lower attachment. On the left side it is completely tight. So I dismantle the door trimming to found out, the only thing that can go wrong is the window electric motor. Is there anything inside that motor, a brake of some kind, that can be adjusted or replaced. Thanks for your help, J.P.
  6. jpflip
    Just came back from a small road test and the shifter feel a lot more precise and stiffer. The throw, it is hard for me to say since my car has over 40,000 miles and the old shifter was worn, but I can say it is a big improvement. Money well spent...
  7. jpflip
    Just completed the installation of the 997 linkages assy. it was an easy task. The only thing to take care of is to be careful with the leather on the console and the parking brake cover. Also to mark properly, before dismantling, the two push rod assy. Like Skymast I have used the B&M shifter assy removal installation PDF (15 pages) to do the job and it help a lot to locate the hidden screws... But it is late now and don't want to weak-up the neighbors. Road test tomorrow morning...
  8. jpflip
    I am a bit confused... Electric water pump??? The only water pump or coolant pump, that I know of, is belt drive and in the repair manual there is a way to take it out without removing the engine.
  9. jpflip
    Exactly like Chuck recommendation, I am using 36 in front and 44 in the back with 2 passengers total 325 pounds. Wear is exactly the same on all tires inside out...
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    In the book from Adrian Streather " Porsche 996 the essential companion" There is pages on the subject...
  11. jpflip
    I don't like to see an argument of this kind between two persons that I can learn from... As a new Porsche 996TT owner (almost one year now) I am starving of information about how to keep my car in good shape. How to keep the maintenance cost as low as possible and also I love to discuss about Porsche and research on the net about all the possibilities I got to improve performance or get the maximum from this beautiful piece of technology... Also like you, I am trying to help as much as possible anybody who needs info. Sometimes I can be wrong and I am sorry about that but I am trying the best I can to be helpful. Please, I hope it is not because both of you don't agree on a subject that you will stay away from these sites. We need all kind of input from experience people like you because this site is all about informing and helping each other, isn't it ??? And there is not too many Porsche turbo owners that are too familiar with what's under the hood....Breakfast tomorrow morning downtown Montreal I'll pick you up at the airport... :rolleyes:
  12. jpflip
    Andres in the wiring diagram Sheet 25 "Plug". They show you all the different plugs and the part #996...... over each one. Do you see yours ???? I tried a couple of numbers in PET and they work... Just for your info there is a test for the fuel pump that can be done. One main fuel line disconnected and into a bucket, you switch on the ignition and within 30 seconds you should get 1.25 liters... Info only ...
  13. jpflip
    You are wright the slot C5 should be empty and slut C4 should have the fuse for the fuel pump 30 amp. IMHO I think you got your problem which was a defective connector. But your first problem was the car didn't start... Seems to be good now ???... Sorry about the resistance I cannot answer that one... Just to give you a small example: I had to install "daytime running light" on my car due to Canadian regulation. There is a way to do it on the internet without having to change the relay which is really expensive... You have to jump the fuse for the light with the fuse for the seat heater. You have to used 18 gauge wire. I did not have any so I used 20. You should see how hot the wire became... So in your case if there was a couple of broken strand it will increase resistance and heat up.... But of course I think you now that... By the way Andres the picture is really bad a little bit overexposed ;-)
  14. jpflip
    CCC is right, the heat can be generated only by the resistance into the plug itself because the plug is damaged. Exactly were you did a circle on the picture.... I PM you...
  15. jpflip
    Strange. Like your saying the fuse should melt before the wire. Wiring diagram show 30 Amp for the fuel pump fuse. I guess now you can reach the primary filter to see if it is clogged and eliminate this possibility. But the heat around the pump area seems to be a faulty pump.... It is only a guess... Good luck with that one Andres. I am convince you will found the problem...
  16. jpflip
    This text is taken from Adrian Streather book called "Porsche 996 the essential companion". The bible, I love it...I will used his word because of my french thinking.... The engine overheat after shut-down protection system is activated for a maximum of 40 minutes after the ignition is turned off , and if the engine bay temperature is greater than 25C (77F) . If the engine bay temperature rises to or is already at a temperature in excess of 78C (172F) for more than 3 minutes the engine bay purge fan will be activated. The purge fan will stay running until the engine bay temperature drops below 78C (172F). engine bay temp higher than 77F system activated and waiting ( in standby and monitoring for 40 minutes) over 172F for more than 3 minutes fan start below 172F fan stopped.... It is good to read it again and again It finally make sense ;-)
  17. jpflip
    On the TT I always wait because the fan, to cool the engine compartment, can start at any moment if the engine bay reach about 172F. And this protection is available for maximum 40 minutes even if the car keys are in your pocket... What I do I put the cover on and leave the aft section on the roof un til I can touch the exhjaust system with my bare hand...
  18. jpflip
    Always happy to help Andres + I can end up with problem too and your help will be appreciate.... Keep us inform of your findings...
  19. jpflip
    I am afraid you got this infamous slave actuator failure..... Start the bleeding process first but the weak link on a turbo is the slave. If you do a search you will found numerous thread on this frustrating subject... To do the job of replacing the slave is about 3 hours and the cost of the parts : 996-314-166-00 accumulator: $145.61 996-116-237-52 slave cylinder: $444.25
  20. jpflip
    Good morning Andres. First fuse check: C2 (ignition relay) and especially C4 (fuel pump) also try to found out if the fuel pump is turning... If it is not turning it can be the pump relay located above the fuse panel on relay panel #1. Or fuel pump failed.... Start with that and will see.... The only "protection mode" that I am aware of is the limp mode and it provide the driver with limited performance so the car should start anyway....
  21. jpflip
    The 997 shifter assy #99742401000 is only $169.95 ($195.42 include shipping to Canada)... And the B&M shifter assy is $270.09 + shipping. Many people are replacing the B&M shifter assy to install the 997 and other prefer the B&M. I am waiting for spring to install mine....
  22. jpflip
    Wow ! Amazing you are going to become "THE" Porsche specialist in Puerto Rico. Keep us inform of your work and final fix. Thanks and good luck, J.P. note: If you got a digital camera take some pics....
  23. jpflip
    Andres can we get an update on your fix ???? Thanks
  24. jpflip
    Strange in the repair manual there is no removal/installation instruction....
  25. jpflip
    I got the answer of one of your question. The two radiators on top of the two side engine cooling radiator are condensor for the air conditionning. Try not to open any lines or you will have to get it refilled of refrigerant...
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