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Thanks a lot for the picture and diagram. That looks like it is to the left of the pulley's in the rear of the engine... is that right? Is this easier to access from the top or bottom of the engine?
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I actually found a writeup on this in my Boxster Bentley service manual. If anyone could direct me to the location of this sensor it would probably be helpful before I get under there.
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I need to change the coolant / water temperature sensor in my 2001 911 Turbo tip and wondered if anyone had a writeup on this. Also, would I need to bleed the system after changing it out or would the overflow take care of that?
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Thanks for the help Danyol. Odd that everyone had P0410 code with theirs and I only had the one... I guess I'll have to see if that light comes back. I do seem to still be having the water temp problem. Although, yesterday afternoon it was almost 80 degrees out and my temp seemed fine and this morning it was 45 out and it was only slightly above the 100 line after a 30 minute drive to work.
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I had the code read and reset...
P1411 - Manufacturer Control Auxiliary Emission Controls
Any ideas?
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thanks Chuck. my car was not advertised as an x50 but the VIN decoder through this website indicated i had a 450 hp car
Mine did the same thing and it's a 2001 which didn't have the X50 option... looks like a mistake.
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Has anyone tried gluing the covers onto the nozzle? My covers both flew off on my way home from purchasing my car (luckily the dealer covered the replacement cost). At $40-45 each I'm not trying to replace them again.
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I picked up a 2001 Turbo with Tiptronic transmission and 70,000 miles a few weeks ago. It passed a PPI from Porsche but I've already had a couple problems (not sure if they are related).
The water temperature sensor doesn't appear to be working properly. After driving for many miles (should be at operating temperature) it will sit on the line between 100 and 180 and I know it should be closer to 180. A few times it has been up to 180 but it's rare. It has come up twice with 'failure indicator'.
Yesterday, on the highway I was going about 70 with cruise control on. I turned off cruise control and immediately got a check engine light which is still on today.
I filled up the coolant reservoir because it was below the minimum line but I didn't have to add very much and both problems remain. Also when driving about 65-70MPH with cruise control on (~2000RPM), my oil pressure sits on the 5 line. I'm not sure if that is normal but it seemed a little high to me.
The car itself seems to be running strong with no smoke, noises, or symptoms. If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be extremely appreciated.
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Sounds like Tiptronic cool water/oil exchanger problem. The water valve is vacuum controlled, in normal temps. and driving conditions the exchanger is shut off (vacuum on the valve). In case of 1) leaking vacuum tube 2) defective valve membrane 3) defective solenoid or electric wiring, the exchanger (receives no longer vacuum) is now always active in the engine cooling system, the engine will run 20°C cooler. If the engine runs too cold as programmed, after a long drive, the red lamp comes in as "implausible signal". Let this check first, before changing the thermostat, temp. sensor, etc.
That's the same diagnosis a Porsche tech on PCGB 996 forum gave to this problem - ie a loose or dislodged vacuum pipe. I guess it's quite a common problem.
Anyone have a link on a write-up for this? P3, ever solve your problem? I'm seeing a similar problem on my Tiptronic 2001 996 Turbo.
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I currently have a 2000 Boxster and a 1999 Audi A4 Quattro and have been contemplating trading them both in on a 996 Carrera 4. I know my Boxster has been rock solid reliability-wise and I haven't have one problem in the 3 years that i've had it but it also isn't driven daily. Would a 996 be reliable enough to be driven daily? Would a Carrera 4 be decent in the snow if I got an extra set of wheels? I've driven a Carrera 2 and loved the extra power over the Boxster, I slightly preferred the steering and brake feel in the Boxster but it was pretty much negligable... how much does the Carrera 4 differ in driving experience over the 2? I appreciate any opinions you could give me.
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Looks sweet but damn... Got camber?
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Any advantage to adding a K&N airfilter? Are gains possible is it just in your head?
Coolant temperature sensor install?
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2
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Thanks a ton for the picture... I have a good idea where it is at now. It looks like I will need to remove the airbox, y-pipe and f-hose and possibly more to gain access. I may be getting over my head without a manual to go by.
I'm not even 100% sure that it is the sensor that is bad. When it is very cold out my temp gauge rarely shows all the way up to operating temperature and will give random indicator failures. It seems to work perfectly fine in normal temperatures. I was thinking that replacing the sensor would be a quick and cheap first test.