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wwest replied to danjen's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
A note about PSM may apply to Trac. Porsche's approach to these systems is not exactly the same as most other manufacturers. Porsche allows the driver more leeway, say to let the tail hang out. Delayed activation..... If, you almost immediately turned into the skid, as most of us likely would, then Porsche's Trac version would likely never activate. Along this line, my 92 LS400 would apply the rear brakes and simultaneously dethrottle the engine upon detection of even minor wheelspin. The 2000 GS300 I had would immediately apply the brakes but the onset of dethrottling was delayed 1-2 seconds to give the driver time to react and lift/feather the throttle. -
Thinking about using a Ford electric fuel tank selector valve to turn off hot water flow to the climate control system during the summer months. Anyone tried this or an equivalent.
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If you are experiencing this problem, of which Porsche is very well aware, there are postings on a forum unique to the VW Toureg that indicates VW has released a firmware update to solve it. I first reported the problem with my 01 C4 in May of 01 as I returned it to the factory for shipment to the US. To date Porsche has refused to address the issue even though the shops seem to be fully aware of it and the hazardous driving potential therefrom. The Bellevue Barrier service manager and I just recently verified that the 04 996 models still have this problem.