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NT_996

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  1. For UK owners...

    Just bought the repair kit from my local VW dealer.

    7L0 698 030 (my vehicle is an '04 TT)

    Cost was £62.

    Just fitted it - it took approx 40-50 mins in total.

    So far, so good...keeping my fingers crossed as the warning has not yet reappeared.

    Didn't torque up, but you have to be careful to tighten the new bolts sufficiently, as they appear to resist before being fully tightened, so keep going until they finally lock up.

  2. Have programmed seat and mirrors for both my wife and myself; memory setting 1 for her, memory setting 2 for me.

    Everything worked perfectly each time either setting was recalled, for many, many months (we've had the Cayenne for nearly 2 years).

    Now, occasionally, on engaging reverse gear the door mirrors are adjusting themselves UPWARD, which because I have set the passenger mirror to drop to view the curb in reverse, means the driver's mirror is skyward, while the passenger mirror is set normal (it should be pointing toward the curb).

    I've reprogrammed both settings numerous times, which seems to cause it to behave for a while, but then it reverts to its bad behaviour.

    Problem is, it's intermittent, and I can't provoke it to happen, so the above sequence of events is from memory, and it could be slightly different, but it's definitely linked to engaging reverse gear, as I said, the driver's mirror ends up too high, which means I have to adjust both mirrors down, and then adjust the passenger mirror again independently...and then reprogramme and save the setting.

    Any ideas or comments welcomed!

  3. Hi,

    have recently acuired a 2004 Turbo.

    Have found the petrol flap open TWICE in the past 48 hours...and I defintely HAVE NOT pressed the button...

    Has anyone experienced this, or have any suggestions why this is occurring?

    Shuts again firmly and cannot be opened manually (i.e. have checked it's not a flimsy latch)

    Can it be activated in some way from the key fob (I'm thinking whether I've been playing with the key and caused it to open...)

    Thanks!

    Neil.

  4. Hi,

    Has anyone managed to use the overhead controls (next to the sunroof controls) to programme it for use as an r/c for their garage door, in particular, the Chamberlain?

    Have followed the manual and it hasn't worked, althought the LED flashed as suggested in the manual. Might be that my opener doesn't have a fixed code so I may need to follow the next section in the booklet but thought I'd quickly ask the question on the forum...

    Thanks!

    Neil.

  5. Hello,

    have recently added to my existing Cab 4 996 (hence my user name!) with an '04 Turbo in Grey...

    Couple of questions which will either reveal me as being a Cayenne NEWBIE or disappointingly to a fault!

    Sat Nav - when ACTIVE (i.e. I'm en route to a destination) when I toggle to MAP view it sometimes shows me a map of where I really am, or, a map of London!!

    When Sat Nav is INACTIVE all I seem to get is a map of London...even though I'M NOT IN LONDON.

    I know this isn't the case in my 996 as MAP view always shows me where I really am.

    &, how do I find out what version of PCM I have?

    ALso, there appear to x6 Sat Nav CDs in the vehicle...I'd assumed there'd be just ONE as in my 996. What do I do with these, apart from "keep them safe"? Will loading them all in one by one perhaps resolve my aforemetioned problem??

    FInally, disc #3 is missing!!!! Could any kind soul burn me a copy, please?? Or tell me where I might get one from, other than my OPC! They're dated 08/2005...

    Will supply address details to anyone willing to help.

    Thanks!

    Neil.

  6. I also tried prying my hazard button out yesterday and it wouldn't pop off. I didn't want to break anything so I just left it alone. If any one has pictures that would be great. I need to take my cluster off because I want to get my gauges done in silver.

    Just keeping pulling - it is stiff but will eventually come off. The lugs are quite sturdy so i'd be very surpised if you managed to break them.

    I discovered this very recently as I really struggled to remove the bezel, but it did eventually come off.

    Neil.

  7. Scouser,

    excellent article - helped me enormously, once I managed to prize the switch surround away from the dash. Eventually found a nice little tool for doing this (used to use it for opening up CRTs in a previous existence!).

    However, all my switch connections were reversed. The switch I bought was 996.613.156.00.A02, and I double checked & rechecked your instructions before starting. Anyhow, once I reversed them, everything worked (switch illuminated, and spoiler went up/down corresponding to the image on the switch where prior to this it was working but the wrong way round!).

    Thanks again.

  8. Which bit is the "phone module"?

    Do you mean the seperate handset as I assume with you having PCMII that it comes complete with a SIM slot.

    Have you not thought about looking at multiSIM?

    I know Vodafone do it, and it might mean a change of tariff, plus an additional monthly charge, but it means you remain legal and it's gotta be way cheaper than buying the phone module.

    See url for PCGB forum:

    http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=196020

    Neil.

  9. My mistake - 996.606.123.00 is still available. The 996.606.124.00 can be replaced with the 996.606.125.01 provided the DME is updated.

    Thanks Guys.

    Loren - I have removed my MAF and it is 996.606.124.00.

    If I need to replace it (I'll order a replacement from somewhere such as www.eurocarparts.co.uk), and end up with 996.606.125.01, how do I update the DME?

    [currently waiting the results of cleaning]

    Regards, Neil.

  10. Local OPC have diagnosed my MAF as faulty.

    I'll try cleaning it first as this thead suggests, but, and my reason for posting, is that the dealer has advised that the new MAF needs "calibrating" (this was from one of the service staff, NOT a technician).

    Now, is he simply trying to justify their charge of £400+ for the job, ("sir, we have to get in your car, drive it in to the service bay, leave it several hours to cool down, open the engine compartment, lean in, disconnect & unscrew the old unit, open the packaging to the new one, etc, etc.....") or, is there in fact some truth in the vague statement that "calibration" is required?

    Will I also have to disconnect the battery to clear "something" out?

    If so, what will this achieve (i.e what is the "something" that I'm clearing out) , and what happens if I DON'T disconnect the battery?

    Thanks.

  11. Recently bought a 996 C4 cabrio - noticed that when arming the car, it beeps shortly after pressing the remote fob. Apparently this indicates not all of the armed zones are properly closed - I believed these zones to be engine cover, driver's door, passenger door, lockable central console, and bonnet.

    Removed the hard top last weekend, and erected the soft top. Now every time I arm the car, it's absolutely fine - no beep.

    Couldn't be bothered to replace the hard top, as by this time, it had been stored away, and it's not exactly a one-man job!

    So, given that the hard top fixes in 3 places, are one (or more) of those locations covered by the alarm?

    TIA.

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