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  1. Popolou
    If you haven't yet, try uploading the new 2.08 firmware. Its redesigned the UI and fixes a number of bugs. Pop
  2. Popolou
    It's been covered before so this should help: - Clunk in steering at full lock when cold Power steering shudder on the Boxster at low speed Pop
  3. Popolou
    Well not really. It's just a telephone unit. Pop
  4. Popolou
    SOS only comes on those cars fitted with PCM, and only then with the telephone module. Is it not possible that that car had an aftermarket unit that allows communication with a traffic routing service which then uploads the details to the car? Pop
  5. Popolou
    So Ohio is fog central is it? Maybe you should walk.....
  6. Popolou
    Sorry to hear about your accident. The trouble with the OPC sounds very unprofessional too. Your choice really as to where to go from here. You can put the OPC on record and say to them that you expect all the (listed) items rectified to make the car roadworthy or make your displeasure clear to them and take the car to an indi for a full report on condition. You can then use this to your advantage with the OPC if they begin to get sour. I say it's your choice because depending on your relationship with the OPC, you should take the best course of action. If you go elsewhere too soon then the OPC may say that you didn't give them a chance for recourse after the shoddy work and may play difficult from here on. Personally, i'd get Porsche GB involved now and make it clear to them the poor workmanship so that at least the issue is on file, giving the OPC a chance to make good their mistakes. Then, if they still don't come through as you expect, they can't argue that you've been unreasonable. Best of luck, Pop
  7. Popolou
    Could you have had any water ingress which normally settles under the seats? This all sounds eerily like the components may have had a swim recently. Pop
  8. Popolou
    Touching on your last item first, you need to find a perfectly flat and decent road to test this. I think you are finding the car tramlining and this happens more frequently than you think. Its due to a combination of things such as large tyres combined with our rickety roads. About the scraping sound, it's a common aspect of the steering geometry and happens to all cars based on the Ackerman principle. The sound is akin to driving on compacted snow and feels like a judder or slipping when on full lock. Regards Pop
  9. Popolou
    :lol: He meant the levers inside the car. Pop
  10. Popolou
    Its not and there's no reason for it other than hype. The idea is that to maintain Porsche's green credentials they 'recommend' driving off asap when starting up and not letting the car idle. Pop
  11. Popolou
    However in this case, the fault is not from either a metal nor a rubber piece. Popolou
  12. Popolou
    Where is the picture? Any chance they actually fix these things in later models? I seem to be hearing the same noise on my '06 Boxster. Did anyone ever get any information from a dealer or Porsche NA about this problem? It appears that several folks have been dealing with this DIY and I'm wondering why it isn't being covered under warranty... I want to have all the information I can before I bring it to my local dealer. Thanks... AFAIK and within the UK, it seems to all come down to the OPC and the strength of your position. I have heard of techs having a bash at rectifying the problem (with some very wild assumptions as to where the problem actually is) while on the other end hearing of a chap getting a replacement frame (albeit for a few other problems, but this particualr one remained). There have been no TSB's on the issue either so it seems that Porsche do not consider this to be a big problem, or customers have not reported this issue to their dealerships in sufficient numbers in order for P to accept there is something that needs to be done. If indeed, it is a fault with the 9x7 range, then it may just be early days since this seems to only surface after at least 18 months or more of use. Regards Popolou
  13. Popolou
    You'd get those warnings because the control unit is reading the voltage across the bulbs as per normal but not getting back the expected values and hence assuming that they have blown. You need to get the correct ballast resistors to put into the circuit to adjust the readings and fool the CU into thinking stock bulbs are used. Any competent auto electrician shouldb e able to advise you accordingly. Pop
  14. Popolou
    Actually, the Tooki is built around a Parrot unit too so it could just be down to the firmware sometime in the future. Pop
  15. Popolou
    It's mounted from within the bumper so you will need to whip that off first. You're not tinkering already are you? :huh: Pop The washer jet is mounted inside the bumper, however I just want to remove the silver nozzle head not the complete washer system. ps. Yes I have been tinkering..... I have set of deviating washer nozzles on the way from Eric at Bumperplugs. Well the unit pops up and out and then the nozzle itself is just unclipped. But be careful on exerting too much pressure. Pop
  16. Popolou
    It's mounted from within the bumper so you will need to whip that off first. You're not tinkering already are you? :huh: Pop
  17. Popolou
    If anyone can help you, a great chap that goes by the name of Berty987 is the one you need speak to. You should be able to find him via a PM. Pop
  18. Popolou
    This is quite correct. I think they call them "modules" and the one that springs to mind is the extended navigation module that only requires the input of a unique code made up of the VIN number among things. Its not so much an additional item of hardware as it sounds. Pop
  19. Popolou
    It's stuck down, so if armed with a hair drier, heat it up nice & evenly and use a length of floss to separate it from the panel. Then, use a suitable cleaner to remove the residue. Pop
  20. Popolou
    Agreed, and this is the first i heard of such a problem.
  21. Popolou
    If it is, then it sounds like the tensioner itself is missing the oil hole.
  22. Popolou
    Isn't there a black canister in the front boot on the same side as the filler cap that's behind the trim, unique to US models? I'm not too savvy with such a system, but the canister is part of the vent return system to the tank. Pop
  23. Popolou
    Its by design. The radio system goes into powersave and must be opened via the key. Then, either blip the remote button to lock/unlock or insert the key into the ignition straight after otherwise the alarm may sound. Pop
  24. Popolou
    Yup it is, but the standard fitment uses the lower value. Anything higher and you get more colour shift and less effective output.
  25. Popolou
    IIRC, its 4300ºK which should be daylight.
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