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Hello, Anyone has summer and winter sets of wheels? I just installed winter tires from last year. They were working last year. But they don’t work this time. When I first installed them, I used Durametric to set up these TPMS. This time, I tried both Durametric and Foxwell

NT530 but no success. Does anyone have an experience like this? So I need a separate TPMS tool?

Hi JPF

thank you for the information. I’m just learning the system. I appreciate it very much!

Hello, 

I recently acquired 2016 Cayman GTS. I was wondering if anyone knows that the air suspension need to be locked like that of Cayenne when I place it on the two post lift. 
I would very appreciate the info. 

Right. I was hoping that the P-codes come back after erasing them once. Sorry

Hello, I need help with my 1999 Carrera 4 with 70K miles. It was running fine last week. 

I then decided to change motor oil and replace spark plugs. It was on a two post lift for a couple of days (though it shouldn't make a difference). 

Here are some observations:

- engine cranks but does not start. No firing at all. 

- there is a high pitch noise when key is turned on. It seem to come from engine bay. (hopefully, it is the sound of fuel pump.) I also wondered if I should be smelling gas which there is none.

- Durametric showed fault code under engine (something like secondary air system fault Porsche fault code 90 or something. It fault codes for both banks.) After erasing the code, they did not come back. However, the engine still doesn't start. 

- is there a fuse for ignition or fuel system?

Please help me with this!!!

Post note: A friend of mine was able to erase the code with Zurich Pro from Harbor Freight.

On 1/4/2021 at 2:39 PM, JFP in PA said:

As that engine is a VW variant, a VW shop with the VagCom should also be able to clear it.

 I will find time to take it the dealer. Appreciate your input.

Thank you for your input. The Adblue was getting low a few days prior to this warning like last 100miles. This may have something to do with it but as it has been filled up, I’m not sure if there is any fix.

I have a 2015 Cayenne Diesel.
Engine check light came on the other day. Durametric shows three fault codes:
23595/5C2B (warning indicator off …)
F20F400 Redictant Consumption too low factor flat code 9954…
9953/26E1 warning indicator off …
Does anyone know what these are? Also I can’t seen to erase any of them by Durametric

Thank you both for sharing the information. The PCM problem was fixed by the sequence as suggested by YellowJacketGS. I will replace the battery as a good major.

7 hours ago, YellowJacketGS said:

Here’s the fix for the Navi issue. Porsche sent an email out also with these instructions. Below.

I’ve seen battery protection come on after the car sat for a week. Maybe it shuts off features to conserve the battery.

 

 

http:// https://www.renntech.org/topic/54528-head-unit-pcm-31-cycling-off-and-on-repair/

Thank you for your input. This is useful to know. I may try this no expense fix first.

7 hours ago, av8sky said:

My 2011  cayenne turbo had a similar problem with the pcm would reboot and after I replaced the battery it has not done it.  I replaced the battery about 12 months ago.  Never got Battery protection warning though.

Thank you. Battery or fuse was my guess but I wasn't ready to drop down $400 battery not knowing other case studies.

MY2015 Cayenne diesel started to show "battery protection..." warning. And Navi system started to turn off and on by itself every few minutes. Battery may need to be replaced. But would that fix the navigation system issue? I would be grateful if you could share your experience/knowledge.

thank you all. I ordered a set of triple sq bit and a set of sockets.

Hi I have 2015 Cayenne. In addition to the bolts which holds the caliper, there are two smaller bolts which holds pads with what seems to be a spline head. I tried to use 10 and 11 mm spline sockets but either of them worked. Anyone know its size? Is it possibly SAE?

Thanks I’ll look into them this weekend. 

Hello,

I'm starting to prepare my 996 C4 for the track. Regretfully, I installed a set of all season tires on 18" OEM wheels. They melt like candy after a few laps. Anyone have recommendations for aftermarket wheels and tires for track use (only)? 

Thank you for your recommendation in advance,

Here is an update. Durametric test showed communication problem with one of the doors. Turns out I misplaced a fuse when I was looking for a fuse to hard wire radar. Works fine now. Feeling a bit silly . 

Hi 

I just purchased a 2015 Cayenne Diesel. When I lock the car, it used to lock down AND made a chirping sound. After replacing a couple of fuses ("shuffling" as a matter of figuring out which fuse to replace), it stopped chirping. The door lock light comes on steady for several seconds then starts blinking. Thought it may be the "horn setting" but I can't find it in the manual. I suspect that one of the fuses I unplugged may have reset this setting? Does anyone know how to restore the original "lock and chirp" setting.

Hello, I just returned to State side after ten years of living overseas. To jump into the winter here is Colorado, I need to get winter tires on my 1999 996 C4. Service manual shows the following as a starting point.

My C4 has 225/40 R 18 for fronts and possibly 7.5J x 18 - 50 for wheel. Similarly 265/35 R 18 for rear and possibly 10 J x18  65 wheel. However, winter tire conversion may not be so easy. It seems to require 17 inch wheels: 205/50 R 17 89T M+S - 7Jxł7 - 55 for front. 225/45 R 17 90T M + S - 8.5J x 17 - 50. I haven't done anythig to brake caliper hoping that there wont be intrference with smaller radius. Any input or even insight into this is appreciated.

Thanks for your input. I will post the results whenever I get to it.

Thank you all. I'll try redye the seats again and see if it fails the second time. It is a significant cost savings compared to new seat cover.

Speed, you've got to keep the leather conditioned. I really like using Zaino Z10 for this. And as for long term storage, I use several pounds of disiccant in the cabin, when my cars are stored away for winter hibernation. Just another idea to ponder.

Thanks. I should have done treated the seats more frequently.

Hello

I tried recoloring the worn part with a custom dye but it started to crack again after 3 years. It probably needs new covers (for Xmas project).

Also if anyone knows the name or color code of the tannish seat I would be grateful.

Thank you in advance,

Talk to JoAnne at www.colorplus.com. You might be able to save your current leather.

Thank you for your suggestion. Actually I treated the seats using a dye from Colorplus three years ago but it started cracking lately. They've done a fantastic job of matching color. I wonder if I should have sprayed the color instead of brushing or used some treatment afterward. I also stored the car for a couple of years right after.

Thank you for the information. Yes, I would like to do it over this christmas sometime. Hope it is an easy job. Will let you know with some pictures.

I apologize for response delay. I was on vacation.