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Aero Kit II Spoiler Question
mffarrell replied to mffarrell's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
The Aero spoiler is doing fine. There is a TSB on this site that has instructions on how to install the Aero spoiler. It's pretty straight forward. I think it took me a couple of hours to complete the job. Let me know if you have any questions, once you get started. Good luck! Mike -
I installed the new Bosch AL0815N (997) alternator this morning. It was pretty straight forward, not a big deal. The new alternator definitely solved my charging problem. I purchased from Parts Geeks for $263. Perfect fit and function!Thanks again for the tip!
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Thanks for your help. I will order one today.
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The fitment says it is for a 2005. I have a 2003. Will it fit/work? Thanks!
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The fitment says it is for a 2005. I have a 2003. Will it fit/work? Thanks!
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I took the measurement on the right lug behind the alternator where the black power cable is connected to the lug. Is the right lug the correct one? I see there is a lug opposite to the one I tested. I did use a J hook to make contact. Thanks!
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Porsche Parts Suppliers List
mffarrell replied to combatmedic's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
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Yes, but by toggling to fixed the problem, but I am not sure why. Perhaps toggling on activates cc? When I toggle off and leave it that way, the cc doesn't work.
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The Pro version is capable of activating the cruise control system, but the Enthusiast cannot. I have the Enthusiast with the latest software and I have that feature.
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I believe the Durametric did the job. I tried the cc after I reinstalled the cluster and reconnected the battery. I could toggle (activate) on/off through my laptop.
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Problem solved! I plugged the Durametric in and activated cruise control. CC now works. I wonder what caused the instrument cluster to lose activation? Thanks!
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Thank you!
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Thanks! How do I test the stalk switch that enables cc readiness mode?
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The brake stop lights share the same fuse as the cc, so I would think fuse is ok if I have stop lights. Is clutch/cc switch the red one?Also, are you saying to ohm-out the cc switch on the stalk? Where is the connector for the cc switch? Anything else to check? Is it possible that the coding is corrupted between the cluster and ecu? I have a Durametric, but I am not sure I can test the cc with that. Thanks!
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No, the light doesn't come on the and the cc is inoperative. Do you think this is pointing to a bad instrument cluster or a bad stalk switch? I wouldn't think that the clutch switch would affect at least arming the system with power and a green light. Thoughts? Thanks!
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Hi Loren, No, just my cruise control light. I know with the older clusters a bad bulb will make the cc inoperative. Thanks! Mike
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Thanks, but I have the newer cluster, and it appears the bulbs are soldered onto the pcb motherboard. I guess if there is a bad bulb, you have to replace the instrument cluster from what I can tell.I wish mine was the older style cluster. Maybe Loren might know if my assumption is correct?
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I have read all the threads here on how to access and replace the instrument bulbs, but I may have a different cluster. My car is a 2003 and the instrument cluster looks different inside from photos posted here. My cruise control doesn't work (no green light when button is depressed), so I am hoping it is the bulb. I understand if the bulb is bad (open circuit) the system won't operate. In the attached pictures, do I have to remove the circuit board to get to the bulbs? I believe the cruise control light is behind the speedo? How do I get to the bulb? I don't want to go much further, as there are a number of ribbon cables that would have to be removed. Thanks!
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Thank you Skuyumcu!
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Are the PNs below correct for instrument cluster bulbs for a 2003? If so, which bulb is used for the cruise control? 999 631 302 90 Bulb 1.2W 999 631 303 90 Bulb 1.5W 999 631 304 90 Bulb 3W Thanks!
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Thanks Loren! I think I may try some loopback tests on the FO going to the CD player. I ordered a replacement cable just in case. If thad doesn't work I will send head unit to Becker for a bench test.
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I have a non-Bose CDR-23. that keeps trying to boot-up. It displays Porsche, then repeats the cycle until some time later it finally initializes. When I pull the fiber optic connector at the CDC-4 unit, the fiber light turns on and off in-synch with the power on/off cycle of the radio. I am not sure it I have a bad CDR-23 or possibly a fiber issue with the MOST. How do I troubleshoot? I ran a Durametric, and no faults were detected. Any ideas?
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cdr 23 radio power cycling
mffarrell replied to rmorgan's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
I know this is an old thread, but I have the same powering cycle problem on a non-Bose CDR-23. When I pull the fiber optic connector at the CD unit, the fiber light turns on and off in-synch with the power on/off cycle of the radio. Any ideas? -
No, but dealer thought it was no big deal.
