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Also where is plug socket on the car ??

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Hi All

As you are aware i am selling my car and it has no problems at all BUT it does have after market HIDs that caused weird things to happen like many other peoples cars on here.

One buyer has asked if he can plug in an OBD diagnostic reader and i am concerned that since it used to do strange things - oil light/roof open light come on/spoiler would raise/solenoid would constantly chatter etc.

What should i do ?

Think i will def remove the HIDS and take it off listing BUT give them to seller and explain/tell them come here for info.

Can i buy a tool and check/clear any faults that it may of caused and can anyone recommend one of Ebay ?

I am based in the UK

Thanks

Hi

Had a Brodit car holder for my Blackberry for years but just got an Iphone 4.

Anyone recommend a holder ? Don't fancy one that sticks to screen.

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I totally understand it's just a series circuit BUT i shorted mine at the plugs and it was still on, i know on some BMW's they have a resistor as well, thus if there's a short/damage in cabling it will also show as a fault.

This is senses open circuits and shorted circuits.

Poor Porsche design...lol

I get an fault on my now and again, once the faullt was 'hard on' for days so put car on axle stands and shorted them all out expecting the light to go out.

It did not ???

Do they have a certain resistance ? I always presumed its was just standard loop wire which is either cut or earthed as pad wears.

??????

Hi

Only just realised i had these on the rear, was totally confused about the worn pad noise until i removed disc and found fully worn shoes...lol

Anyone got a guide, as i can see cable/adjusters etc

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Hi

I get this loud clicking noise intermittently when switcjing HIDS on ? I have stopped the car and it is coming from where the rear boot latch lock is ?

Is there a relay behind there ? How can i resolve this ??

If i turn ignition off then resart engine and turn hids back on it's fine ?

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2004 Boxster, daily driver, 18" with H&R kit. 90K mi. US, 5spd manual

My ride has gotten so harsh over bumps and bad roads. So i went under to check the control arm bushings. Sure enough it's gone crackin on me (see pictures attached).

Should I get new control arms ? or the rebuild ones from VERTEX auto? They are about same price $138.

THANKS!

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Which bush is this exactly. How did you get to view it. I could not see them when jacked yp ?

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Well the squeaking noise is still there after lubing mount, people are telling me it's the inner coffin arm mount ?

How can i trace it ??

Hi

Got a sueaking sound from top of front mount. Been reading on here and not a lot of info...

Is it rubber or a bearing or a composite of both ??

Do you have to remove the strut, anyone help or got a pic for the 986 ?

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We replaced all of them(motor mount/console , trans mounts) on the families 01 base around 50k. They were shot, and the cars see no agressive type(autoX, track, etc.) driving either. The difference was like night and day afterwards. Before, the drivetrain felt like it was shifting around. The car is more solid and connected now, eliminated alot of vibrations, noises, shifter slop. I was somewhat hesitant at first on the trans mounts, but after doing some measurements, found the originals had collapsed but not started to leak yet. The motor mount was cracked and starting to separate. They are not too bad of a DIY task.

regards

How many mounts are there and can you recommend on which one to start on ? I noticed one on Pedro's site, would this cause it, i can not find any others.

Hi

My gearstick tension (cables etc) is fine but i find i get movement in it forward/back under gas on/off.

Is this and engine or gearbox mount ? Any ideas ??

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Ok I get you, RFM Is correct. You might want to use something soft and thin to get a couple corners up so you can get your fingers in there and pull it.

I looked into doing something like that (one touch) , figured out 2 ways to go but it took cobbing or modding some electronics together. It was to have all the the features functions it should( precise auto stop and emergency stop,etc), but, you need a top that works correctly and mine doesn't (won't stop by itself)'...maybe some day.

The timer idea is down and dirty could work in a way, but I think you'll never get it to stop in the exact same place you want. If you time exactly the time it takes for the top to open or close correctly & all the way under different conditions, I think you'll find the times all over the place.

With a timer, you'd have to have a 2 touch deal, 1 touch to it close most of the way and another to bring it home. Could work perfectly though with one touch but it will take more than a timer i think.

Regard,s pk

I was looking into a dual 555 timer circuit operating relays for open/close. The timers need not be precisely accurate and would be set for the longest duration to close/open as the roof has it's own micro switches and these would still be in circuit.

ie You could keep the button depressed for 10 mins if you wanted and no harm would be done. The longest my roof takes to open is 10 secs foe example so the timer would be 13 secs.

It would need an interlock though in case the open was activated then the close within the timer period.

"Cheers" A Brit? Do you mean your canvass top? Do you have any experience in electrical engineering?

PK

Yes from UK mate. Its the trim panel i need to remove on the dash, but all pics i see show 2 seperate panels which pip off, mine is one complete piece ?

Hi All

I want to get access to the rear of the hood switch to see what i need to do in order to make some sort of timer if possible for one touch operation.

Mine is situated in a 'horeshoe' piece of trim, or upside U, all in one piece.

It also houses my rear demister, door lock/open controls.

Cheers

You dont need the clip, If you lean over when you lock the car and press with your fingers the microwitches, press the lock button and the sensors remain armed

So when i am locking the car with roof down i am not arming the microwave sensor ? Are you saying i need to also press a switch ?

Where is this switch ???

Ta

EDIT - Just checked my manual and it states it's an infrared not microwave sensor and that it is always disabled when roof down ?

exit the vehichle,

close the door,

arm it,

wait a few seconds,

then stick your hand in there see what happens.

what is this 'red clip' I always arm my 04 facelift and alarm has never gone off, but then again i have not tried to activate it.

Anyone got a pic or link ?

Ta

Fitted them, again simple. just cable tied them to heater pipe one side and made small holes for the ties in the other. looks good tbh.

Might get the red or amber ones though.

What colour are the OEM ones ?

I am not sure how you would attach them. At this point I am not sure I will be doing this mod, I am not that into taking the A-pillar apart and soldering onto the dome light.

I do have another question about another mod, and though I would post here before I start a new thread.

I am installing custom 12V running lights and I need to wire them to a switched power source.

Does anyone know of a switched power source in the trunk or near the battery?

If there is on then I do not have to run the wires to the phone connector or through the firewall.

Thanks!

Just done it. Only taken 20 mins. You remove the light by popping it out at the lhs (uk car) other side has a lip. Soldered onto the 2 lamp spots, they both go back to pins, one on the connector the other on the switch.

Then i opened roof a touch and reomoved the 3 torque screws which hold sun visor/secure roof. You can run the cable along here by just pulling on it lightly.

Then just unclip A pillar cover (2 clips holding it) and i had a coat hanger wire and fed it up from footwell to the bottom of a pillar, you can see the gap easily.

Job done. Very simple.

Just don't know how/where to secure these leds now and which way to point them ?

Well i just whipped out the interior light and soldered wires onto it, only takes 2 mins.

So how do i buy this ? How much, what about the double din cage etc or does this come with the Avic ?

Based in UK, 986 with Bose.

Had my leds today, the problem is they are flexy. What can i fix them onto to make them rigid and how/where can i attach to the car footwells ?

Where can i get the faceplate in order to fit an Avic in my 04 plate.

do a search for "porsche avic" on ebay

No such luck ?

Great minds think alike, i have just ordered two 24 leds strips from Ebay to use as FWL, You are right about running wires to the light as you need to tap into the switched side, not the supply side.

I too am wondering how i will attach the lights and where.

Cheers

Where can i get the faceplate in order to fit an Avic in my 04 plate.