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Thanks Loren, I will try and catch up with you again on this subject after Christmas. I hope you have a great Holiday and all the bestfor the New year. What are your plans, going anywhere nice or just enjoy the holiday at home? Frank.

Hi both, Thanks. Loren, thats why I have posted , I am thinking of getting the above tester. Its a tier 1 diagnostic and will do everything PIWIS or pST2 will do.Thanks for the chart.Where is it from, and what is it. How would I get the data thats on it? Richard, when you say you only need 3 codes , will they allow you to fit replacement modules, for eg ABS/PSM, Alarm, Dash/instruments,Tip,air con etc... Thanks Frank Yes, I also think the Autologic is a great tester (although as Richard said) expensive. How does the Autologic change the program in your DME? I would ask them for sure that it can do that. Hi Loren, it can do more than just code units, you send of the exact details of the car and they will send you a bespoke tune which you can down load into the DME. It will do everything the porsche one will, and apparently a few more things that porsche didn't recon on untill after the PIWIS was developed. How do you replace CAN/Bus modules in your car? Do you use the codes and what equipment do you use. Frank

Hi both, Thanks. Loren, thats why I have posted , I am thinking of getting the above tester. Its a tier 1 diagnostic and will do everything PIWIS or pST2 will do.Thanks for the chart.Where is it from, and what is it. How would I get tha data thats on it? Richard, when you say you only need 3 codes , will they allow you to fit replacement modules, for eg ABS/PSM, Alarm, Dash/instruments,Tip,air con etc... Thanks Frank

Hi all, I am thinking of buying an Autologic tier 1 diagnostic/test set.I want the ability to code any modules I may replace and keys , instruments etc etc. They are £8k + tax so not cheep. Has anyone any experience with IPAS codes. I have spoken to Porsche UK and I know how to get hold of my cars IPAScodes but I know very little about them. How many codes are there or the car, is it a different code for each control module or just one generic code for my car. hope some ones knows some think about coding new/replacement modules using IPAS codes. Thanks Frank ps Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to all

Hi Fedmax, Sorry to hear your box broke. I too have heard there is no difference except an LSD in the GT2! What was the nature of your failure. What broke etc... What sort of power mods are you running and do you know how much power you were putting through it. Frank

Hi have a read of this, I hop it helps a little. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=871178&mid=0 Just noticed my Drivers side has started again, with this cold weather it shows up more. So I will have to do that next...again. I will have a look for some more links, as I will have to go over it again for my sake as well.lol Frank

Absolutly the Battery. Very common. Recharge and try again. Frank

I have had this problem before and I believe it was the door open micro switch faulty. As you pull the handle up a micro switch opens the window and puts the light on. this normally only opens the window a fraction. If both windows open all the way, it could very=well be the Alarm-Cl unit at fault. Remove the 2 plugs and antenna wire and check all the little connections for corrosion. The Alarm-Cl system on these cars is too complicated imo and as soon as my warranty can no longer be renewed ( 10 year old) I am going to do some Ba$tardisation of the system. It worries me that a simple fault in that control unit can effect so ,many other things. I have worked out how the unit opens the windows, where the wires are in the conections. I know how to manuially open the windows, boot, bonet& fuel cap, without having the alarm-cl module fitted to the Car. Unfortunatly the imobiliser also goes through the same module so I cant run the car with out the module......but I am working on that one too. Frank

Hello, Frank! There was a discussion on Renntrack about Durametric. Take a look Durametric . The multiple functions of version 6 are starting to work... But I am exactly like you, cannot run drive links, cannot register more than 2 datas.... Hi JP, Thanks for the link. To be honest that now leaves me even more concerned. I was going to buy a Duel Core Lap Top to see if it mas my computer,but I think there are others with much better Laptops having the same problem. I have only managed to get 3 to 4 live data loggers running on version 6 before it freezes and other functions cause the programme to " Not Respond". I have e-mailed Owen many many times and he is very helpful. But he keeps asking me yo send him logs, the problem is that there just is not enough data for him as the problem I have is " Not Responding ", so Durametric isn't logging. Version 5 seems to work well so OK for now. Durametric will come into its own id they develop the ability to code in new control module. Foe eg, new ABS unit, air con unit, Alarm-cl unit. At the moment, a dIY'r can replace the units but it has to go to an OPC to be re-coded. Frank

I too have both versions, and version 6 even with the latest update is not that good. I put it down to my Lap Top being to slow. Some drive links actually all the drive links dont work and other functions cause my lap top to keep " Not Responding". The more I read about it the more it seems the latest version is not up to Parr. I have the professional Duramatric. I found the best way to bleed the brakes is with "Gunsons Easy Bleed". It pressurises the system from the Hydraulic reservoir and all you do is crack open each nipple in turn. Frank

Does anybody know if the OP fixed the problem. Why hasn't he given an update. Its like reading a novel to find the last chapter missing from the book :( This is not the first time this sort of engine problem has occurred , it would be nice to nail a solution to it for future reference Frank

This post has gone very quiet, so firstly I have bumped it. Second you say you changed the tensioner, if you do nothing else please post how you did it. I recon it could make a good learning post. :wrench: Lastly, what is the score with the noise??? :unsure: Frank

Thats interesting stuff I am going to look into the Vauxhall cd as well. my 6tt is a 2003 model and the sat nav is just about useless.IMO Hi Richard, haven't spoken for a while. How are you keeping. Frank

Hi Alex , hows it going. Iv'e not got anything to say on the subject, just thought I'd say hello. Frank :)

Its a funny old thing, Ive only had my 996tt for 4 years and noticed the other night I only had one rear fog light. I was going to investigate the problem at a later date. Well, thanks.......thats that one sorted. I like that type of defect, there so easy to fix :renntech: Frank.

One check to make first. Sometimes the gear selector switch pack fails, it stops the reverse parking sensor working ans also any other revers related feature. It took a while for me to associate all the faults to the one single action. Check your reversing light, reverse sensor and mirror dip at the same time. I had to have a new switch pack, cost about £700 fitted. Ouch..... Frank

Hi all, Im in the market for a 964 Supercharger kit. Used or new. Any advice or help please. Frank

Sorry for being OT, I'll make it short... ;) I first went for a chassis upgrade (H&R/Sportec), bucket seats (GT3), rollbar, 6-pts harnesses, steering wheel, etc. All that because I used to do a loooot of trackdays. Despite of that, the first clutch easily survived 217'000km. Then came the first power upgrade (Sportec 3, 540hp). Amazing! Later, after an engine failure (due to a bad design from Porsche, nothing to do with the upgrade), Sportec rebuilt the engine and found a bit more power (591hp, 823Nm). ohooooo! :) Despite of that, I still drive the car under any conditions. Because of a broken ABS sensor, I even passed last winter with no ABS/PSM at all. And survived it! ;) Actually, I even went to ski holidays with it... And yes, on snow, you can feel the traction going to the front, no doubt. But since it's max 37-39% of the whole power that's sent there, the car's main character still remains rear-based. So yeah, the car just passed 362'000km and bucket seats and rollcage are gone: I have another track toy and (most important!) became a dad 2 years ago, so needed some room for the baby seat... ;) But the 591hp are still here and still well in use! Hi Pierre, Thanks for the info. I have just read it . I restore Classic Split Screens on and off so I have been posting on a few VW site the last few days so took my eye off Renntech for a day or so :oops: Back now though :renntech: What Turbos do you have. K16's or bigger. I'm on 16's and chasing power. I think I have reached the limit for small Turbos. Frank go to k16/16g :P Cool, Thanks. Frank

Sorry for being OT, I'll make it short... ;) I first went for a chassis upgrade (H&R/Sportec), bucket seats (GT3), rollbar, 6-pts harnesses, steering wheel, etc. All that because I used to do a loooot of trackdays. Despite of that, the first clutch easily survived 217'000km. Then came the first power upgrade (Sportec 3, 540hp). Amazing! Later, after an engine failure (due to a bad design from Porsche, nothing to do with the upgrade), Sportec rebuilt the engine and found a bit more power (591hp, 823Nm). ohooooo! :) Despite of that, I still drive the car under any conditions. Because of a broken ABS sensor, I even passed last winter with no ABS/PSM at all. And survived it! ;) Actually, I even went to ski holidays with it... And yes, on snow, you can feel the traction going to the front, no doubt. But since it's max 37-39% of the whole power that's sent there, the car's main character still remains rear-based. So yeah, the car just passed 362'000km and bucket seats and rollcage are gone: I have another track toy and (most important!) became a dad 2 years ago, so needed some room for the baby seat... ;) But the 591hp are still here and still well in use! Hi Pierre, Thanks for the info. I have just read it . I restore Classic Split Screens on and off so I have been posting on a few VW site the last few days so took my eye off Renntech for a day or so :oops: Back now though :renntech: What Turbos do you have. K16's or bigger. I'm on 16's and chasing power. I think I have reached the limit for small Turbos. Frank

Hi Alex, Uhmm, no I didn't. It always helps to read the small print :D Cheers, :cheers: Frank

Sorry for the topic change, but what is the spec on your car. Why the cage. Its good to see a car being used, ie dirty and not just a polish collector. How do you find your TT in the snow, any traction problems. Do you feel the front wheels doing much. If you would like to make this a PM no problems. Sorry again for going off topic. :offtopic: :oops: I just had to ask seeing the great photos of your car. Frank :thankyou:

Too true Alex, too true. :thumbup: Once you start modding.................there's no ending it. :drive: Frank

IMO a996tt is all the sports car you are going to need.lol If you have a large family then a family saloon or hatch might be required, but as to an older 911 for Summer/Sunday driver, no, the 996tt will tick all the boxes and is as good in the Summer as it is in the winter. Frank :D

When looking at a 996tt there are some common areas to look at. 1. Check all the discs for corrosion, especially the inner edges. 2. Check all the nuts to the exhaust and Turbo are there and not corroded away. 3. Check all 3 Rads for leaks and swelling. 4. Check the AC pipes near the drivers side jacking points have not been crushed by a trolley jack, if so check for staining caused by leaks and also check the AC is really cold. 5. Check the Glove box handle is in one piece as they are prone to break. 6. Have the ecu read and make sure the engine has no type 2 over revs. There are more but I dont want to scare you off, as a 996tt is a good choice of super car. I hope you get one. Frank

Hi Pierre, 360,000km excellent and great to hear about. How many of thoses miles have yo put on the car? Frank