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Idle problems
daxcobra replied to Dan104's topic in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa)
I have as different slant on this rough running topic. My car is a 2003 996 Targa tiptronic which I have had for a month as my first Porsche It starts no problem and runs at 1200 rpm within seconds the revs start to drop , the engine starts to run rough, if you are really quick you can sometimes catch it on the throttle revving it to clear . Otherwise the throttle position has no affect on the engine and the revs continue to drop with the engine misfiring badly until it finally stalls out at about 5-600 rpm. The car starts immediately on a restart and can do this upto 3 times before it will idle. You can sense a change in engine note as something either cuts in or switches off. It only does it in the morning never in the afternoon having been parked all day. There are no warning lights showing. The throttle body has been cleaned and air filter changed. You guys got any ideas on this one -
Hi all I have just had the same problem. The shaft on the 996 Targa is a snug fit in the housing and easily seizes. Mine was mostly dirt and a tiny bit of rust but it was seized solid. Being frightened off by the thought of a new rear screen I decide well if it goes together it must come apart and found It is possible to take it apart. Remove the wiper arm and blade. Remove the exterior dust cover from the top of the spindle (996 562 453 00) Clean the top of the spindle and you will see a half clip which sits in a groove to hold the spindle in. Using a small screwdriver remove it don't loose it. Remove the washer underneath it. Soak the spindle from both sides in penetrating oil and leave. You then need to find a narrow jawed 20mm spanner or grind an old one down to fit. From the inside you will see the pivot arm that is attached to the spindle shaft. Using the spanner gently rotate it backwards and forwards until you progressively get more and more movement all be it tight. Gently work it back and forward whilst exerting pressure on the spindle and it will slowly come out. Watch out for the two wavy washers at the bottom of the shaft. Once out clean up with fine wet and dry sandpaper clean the sleeve through the glass and reassemble with plenty of anti seize grease. Reassemble and you should be back in business. Hope that helps.