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    08 335i, 07 MCS (R56), 01 996tt
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    67 MGB, 66 Mustang GT Conv., 85 Mustang GT, 87 944 Turbo (951), 94 740iL, 01 C5, 07 MCS.

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  1. Rockjock, don't have anything but a scan tool (Scangauge) and it stated on Freeze frame from codes that the Loop was open, load ranged from a low of 1 to high of 7, RPM's all in the 3,000 to 4,000 range, don't have throttle position but my nose told me on start up it was running rich. Don't know about when the stumble occured. I'll have to ask Alex if he can post. Right now he has a different ECU in the car and testing it. He ran through all the hard parts and said their fine and no air or booast leaks. Thanks so much for your help. Cheers!
  2. OK, just talked to the shop and BAD NEWS. Still has a couple of things to check but now a P0444 code appeared and will not clear. Looks like the ECU is T*ts up!!!!!! What are my options. Did a quick search on the net and found some places that rebuild (?) ECU. Also found some pricing on new-----YIKES. Does anyone have any recommendations on a place that could fix my existing ECU, if that's possible! Insite and advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
  3. Thanks for the prompt reply. The EVAP canister was replaced but I'm not sure if the other areas were checked. I'll see if I can forward your reply to the shop. I know the wiring harness was checked because I remember this being said during our numerous converstations on the situation. Just looking over everything in your reply, I'm thinking it's the DME. Thanks again.
  4. Background: Purchased 01 996tt in May with 32K, GIAC tune, Evo headers & DV’s, Remus exhaust, stock air box with K&N filter. Carfax clean & PPI good. Existing tune had a hesitation, stumble or hiccup at 3,000 RPM only under maintenance throttle. Car pulled 442.9 WHP with boost at 19.29 and fat A/F ratios (2 wd #). Tuner offered an upgraded tune and the stumble @ 3,000 RPM would be fixed. The other issue that I think is related to the curse is car would not fill up with new eco friendly nozzles but would be fine with older model nozzles. Current situation: After getting the car back from several tunes which included new maps, new Hitachi MAF, air box and filter, the car started throwing the above codes and the stumble/hesitation migrated from only occurring at 3,000 RPM to 2,200 to 3,800 RPM, again only under steady/maintenance throttle. Testing (smoke & pressure) by two different shops of the EVAP system revealed no faulty parts. Since the codes would still appear and the stumbles got worse the EVAP canister was replaced, the MAF sensor went back to stock and a new EVOMSit tune for a Bosch map was loaded. In the diagnostic process it was noticed that all the 6 coil packs were cracked and the plugs were fouled. The plugs had been replaced as part of the GIAC tune @ 23K. Seems odd that all 6 coil packs and plugs would be bad but it is what it is. The plugs and coil packs were replaced before the new tune file was loaded. The new tune with the old MAF and air box has thrown the codes as well as having misfires/harder hesitations now from a low of 2,200 RPM’s to severe hesitations between 4,000 to 6,000 RPM. These hesitations now appear with maintenance throttle, steady smooth throttle application and full tilt hammering of the throttle. The information pulled from a scan tool show codes of P0445, P0444 and a secondary code of P0202. These codes appeared each time the CEL came on. Also, loop was open, loads were light, RPM’s were usually between 3,000 and 4,000 RPM’s (one occurred at 720 RPM) and fuel levels where low although one happened about 1 mile after filling up. Boost levels are also very erratic. Sometimes full boast of 1.0 to 1.2 bars and then it’s like in limp mode with .4 to .6 bars on the stock gauge. Please suggest what needs to be checked to get this car running properly. My guess is that it is a small air/fuel leak somewhere that affects the EVAP system coupled with a boost leak that is somehow affecting the EVAP system and causing problems with all the tuning files. At times the car runs perfectly fine and then all hell brakes loose with the stumbles. When the stumbles occur, the ECU & tunes are trying to compensate by adjusting fuel trim and timing adjustments to try to protect it causing increased hesitations. The other thing is the codes seem to be thrown with low fuel, at or less than ¼ tank. However, the random hesitations occur regardless of the fuel level. It’s driving me crazy and fresh eyes are needed on this to help find areas that may need to be inspected.
  5. Not need but use it if you hafe it. You do not remove the caliper. Just remove a pin that holds the pads, spread the pads and put the new pads in. Look for a brake post. It is a piece of cake replacing brakes. The picture shows only Porsche brakes. Paul Thanks Paul. Wasn't sure if you could leave the damping panel in the pistons and just slide the new pads in. For a "replacement" pad it would be good to replace the "damping panels" but to just swap the pads I'm OK in letting the panel in there or removing, Correct?
  6. Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere however, can a quick change between street pads (OEM) and aftermarket (Pagid) pads be made? Do you need to have the damping panel installed on both sets of pads? Can they be removed from the caliper without ruining the adhesive on the panel/pads? Do you have to unbolt the caliper in order to remove the pads without disturbing the damping panel? Advice/ how to would be appreciated. Cheers!
  7. Very odd. The sticker under the boot shows the following codes and the previous owner had a Porsche Option Decoder listing the same codes. They are: 09991, 139, 265, 266, 340, 498, 513, 586, 680, 692, C02, X97, X98, 059, 635, 652, 662, 00501. The 00501 appear on the last line of the options list under the boot followed by the 09991 code. The only ones I couldn't find descriptions for were the 652 but someone said this is sunroof delete (car has Turbo script on rear deck) and the 00501. The 059 code is uncertain on the decoder information says: Possibly means bumpers with impact absorbers, factory delete. Would appreciate knowing what codes you found using your source. Cheers! Since this is a special request inquiry that we use an outside resource for we have decided to only do it for our Contributing Members. I'm sure you understand that if we didn't restrict this in some way we could end up running thousands of VINs for people that may or may not even own cars (potential purchases etc.). And, then it would be very likely that our resource would get over taxed and decide not to help us anymore. Thanks for understanding. No worries, Loren. Hope to be able to contribute to this forum at some point. Believe I have most of the information on the cars codes but more importantly, I love the car. Have much to learn about this vehicle and the forum is proving to be a great resource. Cheers!
  8. Very odd. The sticker under the boot shows the following codes and the previous owner had a Porsche Option Decoder listing the same codes. They are: 09991, 139, 265, 266, 340, 498, 513, 586, 680, 692, C02, X97, X98, 059, 635, 652, 662, 00501. The 00501 appear on the last line of the options list under the boot followed by the 09991 code. The only ones I couldn't find descriptions for were the 652 but someone said this is sunroof delete (car has Turbo script on rear deck) and the 00501. The 059 code is uncertain on the decoder information says: Possibly means bumpers with impact absorbers, factory delete. Would appreciate knowing what codes you found using your source. Cheers!
  9. Loren, tried to send you a PM but got an error message. Will try again later! Thanks for your help. Cheers!
  10. Finally found her! Took about a year. Looked at 993 C4S's and 996tt's but fell in love with this beast (color & condition did it) in my avatar. She's a unique color for a tt, Forest Green Metallic, 32K miles & change when I bought her, 2 weeks later we are at 32,900. Has a bunch of OEM goodies and aftermarket additions. OEM: MFG exclusive program, HS (left & rt), Lumbar support (l&R), self dimming int. rvm, dimming heated ext. mirror, digital sound, rmt. CD, alum./leather shift knob & brake handle, park assist, nav., & no sunroof. A couple codes I can't find: 652, 00501. Anyone know what they mean? One has to be the sunroof delete. Aftermarket: 19" wheels, (prev. owner couldn't remember brand and I haven't pulled the wheels + I have the stock wheels & tires) wrapped in Toyo T1R's, GIAC stage 1 ECU tune, EVO DV's, EVO headers, Remus exhaust and K&N filter. Questions: She'll need Rotors & Pads. I'll take her to a track day now & then but she's going to be my garage queen/weekend crusier. Stay with OEM rotors & pads or upgrade to the Pagid pads (which ones) and another brand of rotor? Want to do coilovers but uncertain about JIC/Cross (MCS has them but I track this car) or PSS 10's? Thinking about changing Nav/Stereo. A friend put a Kenwood DNX 7100 in his 01 tt (very clean install) but not sure I want to go to the expense when the engine sounds so sweet. (Need bluetooth and would like iPod connection) Have much to learn. My last P-car was in 1987 a 944 Turbo (951). Sure wish I would have kept it! (We all say that!) Cheers!
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