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I have 2 keys for my 996. I have replaced the batteries in both and, when I press the buttons, the red lights illuminate on both. But only one key lock/unlocks the car door. The other doesn't. What could be wrong with the other key? Thanks
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It is like a roar (kind of...), pretty loud. I lifted the lid, I could not see anything, mainly because the airbox covers the A/C compressor. I plan on removing the airbox soon to see if anything has changed after the compressor was initially inspected. When I re-started the engine, it was immediately after turning it off without time for anything to cool off.
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Thanks for your reply. The compressor replacement is already scheduled for next week. I need to drive the car a few miles around here and then I need to drive to the shop that will replace the compressor, which is a few miles away. I am intrigued by the fact that turning the engine off/re-starting eliminates (at least temporarily) the noise. I was wondering if other members have experienced the same thing. Knowing what is going may help to make a determination on whether the car can be driven to the shop or it needs to be towed.
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The A/C compressor has seized and the compressor clutch appears to be disengaged, but sometimes I hear noise coming from the engine compartment and the engine does not run smoothly. If I stop, turn the engine off and re-start the engine, everything goes back to normal. This has occurred 3 times in about 100 miles. Any ideas on what is happening?
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Per my previous post in this thread, after adding refrigerant, the A/C worked normally. We then looked for leaks using sniffers, but we could not find any. After 3 months and a few hundred miles, however, the A/C stopped working again. Also, on the following day the A/C fan stopped working. If I press ‘+’ or ‘-‘, on the A/C console, I can see the fan speed indicator going up or down, but I cannot hear the noise of the fan. It is dead. I understand that the refrigerant leak may be larger than we had hoped and all the refrigerant may have leaked out, but why the sniffers were not able to detect a large leak? Is the A/C fan failure in any way related to the refrigerant leak? Thanks
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Thanks. I have ordered 6 Beru Z129 spark plugs
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What is the BERU part number for the spark plugs in my car? Thanks
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Thanks, Loren.
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2000 996 Carrera 2 Coupe 6 speed
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I am looking for a confirmation of the part number of the 'plastic covering' that holds the interior lights (near the rear mirror). The part number that I have found is G99655555710G13. It looks like it is the right part, but I am not sure about the color The interior of my car is Navy Blue. Could somebody let me know if the color of part G99655555710G13 is correct for the color of my interior? Thanks
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Many thanks, DBJoe996!
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Could somebody advise the part numbers for the engine compartment temperature sensor and the grommet that goes with it? I am referring to the sensor that is located on the top, right side of the engine. This sensor turns on the fan located on the engine compartment lid. Thanks
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judgejon, creekman, Thanks to both for your recommendations!
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What lubricant should be used for the door lock and the ignition lock cylinder? Thanks
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Thanks for the additional information provided!
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Actually I had already purchased an OEM Porsche window regulator. I was not sure if having it installed or not, because the existing window regulator had been working reasonably well recently. But the glass was not dropping, when opening the door, and considering that the regulator lasted 20 years, I decided to have it replaced. The job was done by an independent Porsche mechanic today and everything is fine. Also the door lock was repaired. It was my intention to do the lock myself, but it proved to be too much of a job for me. Thanks for all the advice provided.
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Thanks for the link to the detailed door latch replacement procedure. I am going through the procedure right now.
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Thanks for your confirmation. I was wondering if there is a way of re-tensioning the cable without replacing the all thing. Also, I am still a little surprised about the big reduction in the scratching noise when operating the window. I believe that knowing what is causing the scratching noise can help deciding whether replacing the window regulator (assuming that the cable can be re-tensioned).
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The door key turns freely without locking/unlocking. I am trying to get the door latch mechanism out, but I could not separate the handle/handle case assembly from the latch mechanism.
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I cannot try this now, because I am working on the door lock. I'll try as soon as I can. Many thanks for your suggestion!
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The driver side window regulator in my car started making a loud scratchy noise about 2 or 3 years ago. I tried to minimize its use, fearing that it was going to fail, but eventually it got better and right now the scratching noise, while still there, is almost imperceptible. The window, however, does not lower automatically ¼” or ½” , whatever it is supposed to do, when I open the door. I am not sure if this is an issue related to the window regulator or to a failed microswitch. I have bought a Porsche OEM window regulator, but I wouldn’t go to the trouble of getting it installed, unless I am sure that the window regulator currently in the car is bad. Any suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks
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Thanks to All. Is there a specific torque to put the bolts back?. Is Loctite require?
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Note: I call ‘back of the door’ the part of the door that is facing backwards, not the back portion of the door panel On the back of the door there are 2 black ‘bolts’ that secure the lock to the door. They seem to be designed for a Torx bit, but none of my Torx bits seem to fit properly. What is the correct tool for removing those bolts and where can it be purchased? Thanks
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Hvac Controls To Monitor Engine?
Philip54 replied to ALLSPEED's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Thanks for the information. These tools and applications could be useful also for my other car. -
Hvac Controls To Monitor Engine?
Philip54 replied to ALLSPEED's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
Does a more complete list of the "AC diagnostics" exist? In particular, I am interested in the engine compartment temperature reading, but other parameters could also be useful. Thanks