Ronnie38

rear window quit operating trying to remove  the side panel and the locking bolt for rear seat back appears to have broken the weld nut loose it keeps turning but will not come out?

Any Idea on how to remove the side panel then?

21 hours ago, johnmh said:

My '01 996 Cab restoration project has the Litronic option, which seems to be a fancy way of saying Xenon. 

 

The low beam works on the passenger side only.  I replaced the pricey Xenon bulb on the driver's side, but it still does not work.  LHS low beam fuse seems ok.  Light switch seems ok. Any other ideas? Is there a left side headlight relay somewhere?

 

As an unrelated issue, when I pull on the turn signal stalk, both high beams work.  With the light switch turned clockwise to 'on' I push forward on the turn signal stalk to turn on the high beams (and it clicks forward and stays there) no high beam lights come on.  Am I missing something?   

I had a working system, then I replaced the high beams with LED's after install no high beams, being a EE no problem, HA all head light pins not bent, checked all powers on the pins, no power on high beams, finally found the light switch was the problem, if you have a wiring diagram and a voltmeter work your way back from the headlights, or take it to a dealer/repair shop and hold on to your wallet. 

  

7 hours ago, johnmh said:

Fascinating. I will check the pins in the connectors today, the issue with finding a problem is the difficulty of replacing a connector with a broken or bent pin. I am less concerned if the motors do not swivel the reflectors (I can fix that later).  Can you confirm that item 2 (which I have replaced, perhaps unnecessarily) is the low beam bulb?  Or is the low beam bulb item 4?

 

Just so I know I am doing this correctly, I push the turn signal column forward to turn on the high beams?  Might it be possible they are not staying on because I am testing them in daylight?  Does the car know and prevent you from turning on the high beams in the day?

 

Considering it was a $6500 basket case to begin with, (with another $6k in parts in it) the car works amazingly well now; its fast, quiet and handles well. Once the lights are sorted I can begin to work on the convertible top. 

The Alarm CPU will turn off the light in time, don't know how many sec., does your key fob led light when button pushed?  If not take it to a auto parts store most have a fob tester, if fails check battery, but could still bad I took mine swimming left key in pocket, tried rice, alcohol dip, dead. 140 bucks for new one at dealer.

At least you didn't have your  alarm CPU didn't drown its under the drivers seat in a nice low spot, like I did as a NewBee. how this helps remember driving it erases any bitches. 

Found oil level ok but a ripped CV boot, checked the joint being in beach area in FL found sand and grease, ordered a new half shaft, all's well now.

no but will tomorrow, and report back.

2001 911 C4 Cab

I heard a noise that sounded like a brake dragging, put the brakes on noise stayed the same, did left and right turns no change in the sound, checked the temp with a IR meter left and right read the same,  any ideas?

I had done same thing, I didn't have a bore scope so took my cell phone plus add as must light as possible and set it to burst shooting and just moved it around as best you can and shoot, after reviewing the shots and kept on trying till I located it then using a magnet on a end of a speedo cable I was able to retrieve it. 

19 hours ago, Hilux2400 said:

Well done

H 

Again thanks to all, now put it all back together test drive and head to KY

Thanks to all, yesterday before I took the pan off, I took my cell phone and used it as close as possible as a bore scope, reviewed the photos on a video is thought I saw it.

so with a magnet attached to a speedo cable and mirrors I went fishing, caught a  2 oz large head M8 "guess on size".

Since yesterday was Sunday I took my cell phone and shot a fist full of  photos, reviewed them found what I thought was a bolt, then using mirrors and a magnet on a speedo cable was able to fish it out "thanks to the go fish comment" that engine killer.

Thanks all for the help.

Hate to say this old man may ask for help when doing repair on the 911, but sure glad I didn't buy a Boxer, that was one of my concerns when getting my Bucket Car.   

23 hours ago, DBJoe996 said:

Only slightly a problem but will require you to drop your oil sump plate.  It should be right there.  Make sure you have the correct sealant to reinstall.

I plan on dropping the pan today, will have to check my Loctite supplies, for use by date. I retired now and have to watch all my chemicals for out of date, used some RTV it wouldn't cure checked the tube year pass the use by date, now read baby. If I don't see it will turn over engine by hand, and pray!

Replacing my oil filler tube on my 2001 C4 as I was installing the  new tube I placed the two bolts in tube as I tried to install it, opps one bolt dropped in to the opening for the tube.

Did you use the manual operation at any time, if so the cable drive for the clam shell has been disconnected. Check back if that is the case.

I have a 01 C4 and it wouldn't that is why the plastic sheet is in the kit so you can cover to Pass seat and place it there.

Yes I use a Durametric, I have tried it every day for a week, still does not read a roll bar module.

I jumped the curb and the roll bars deployed.

1. Reloaded the roll bars per owners manual

2. Connected the code reader, roll bar selection did not load, said this option not their.

? is there a fuse in the roll bar control module

Sorry  have no photos (forgot) !. removed the side panel found the mounting bolts except the bottom one That one took hours to figure how to get at it.

Way at the bottom there ls a hole cannot remember If here was a rubber plug or not. you can put a socket in here to loosen the bolt/nut the regulator assy which has a slot in it.

2. lift the regulator out till you can remove the power plug via the speaker hole. 

The memory unit is under the drivers seat It has a fuse also, You can get it repaired at the CPU Doctors I don't have there web address right now but I used them and they replaced the unit   

Hi,

Here are my facts. I really need your advice.

I have a 2003 Carrera 996 cab. After a hard rain I discovered the following problems:

(1) Water under the driver's seat

(2) Key fobs light up but will not unlock doors. 

(3) Alarm works when I manually lock door with key.

(4) After unlocking door manually with key, alarm goes off after about 10 seconds.

(5) Car battery is strong, and I don't believe it to be my problem.

(6) When attempting to start car, all dash lights and gauges work, but engine will not turn over.

(7) Alarm lights on dash flash appropriately

Is the problem my central locking unit, and if so is it possible to dry it and make it work again?

If I need to replace CLU, what is approximate cost, and is this a plug and play swap, or is programming required?

This is my DD and I need to get it back on the road. My dealer is 80 miles away. I was told by them today that there was no way to start and drive the car there, and that it would have to be transported. Is this correct?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

Roy Parnell

royp4@aol.com

Had the same problem, got a rebuild unit from the ECU Doctors in Fl.

I have the Savanna interior and had rub off areas I ordered the vinyl paint and primer and did it also it looked good but it also was easy to scratch off, I will do it again but will add a clear coat over it.

The signal to open and close windows comes from the Alarm computer under the drivers seat, Has the car been exposed to rain of late? The position of this computer is CAB problem, the next problem could be will not start, starter will not activate.

Over the years I have had to replace 2 of them due to water. The windows motors have micro computers in-them with 12V, Ground, up, down, comfort up and comfort down inputs It appears that they are not getting the comfort signals.

I sent my alarm cpu to the CPU Doctors for repair, and now they offer a waterproof encloser for it.

I hope this helps. 

I used 3M's headlight restorer but rather then taping off the paint I removed them and did them on the bench in comfort their should be followed but after I applied a UV protective.  

In order for the rear window to up with the top down you have to stick your finger in the top latch opening and press the micro switch, all works fine can now but all the carpet and panels back.

Both rear windows on my CAB will not go up using the switches, top up, and key for top up, checked the fuses, Checked the switch and 12v power switched for power and it was present. any Idea how to bypass the system to bring them up?

watch out I burned up any engine due to lack of a by-pass operation.