Captain Lockheed

2 hours ago, timbo said:

Yes thanks, I pm'd you back, not sure about the suffix, some seem to be 01, others 02 and others 04, does it mean they are different batches of production or modified versions.

01, 02 are earlier versions 04 is the latest version, Loren has already covered this, see below,

I think ACP are doing a great job of developing some useful bits. 

Aluminium is prone to galling in similar applications, they say that it is aircraft grade but don't give the actual grade which is a 4 digit code, eg 6061 is great for aircraft structures but too soft for this application.

They say - Special hardening process and then coloured, this could be hard anodising.

Without further details, eg grade and hardening process, evidence of testing etc; it's difficult to comment.

Did you look at the link that I PM'd to you?

Aluminium is prone to galling too, hence me thinking that they will probably hard anodise.

14 hours ago, timbo said:

 

Interesting, what parts slide with the cover,, or didn't they manufacture them properly? they told me it was because people weren't fitting them correctly, difficult to see how that is possible. Yes ACP manufacture a billet aluminium one, my name is on the list for when the next batch come in. I heard that the plastic one were too expensive to manufacture due to the type of plastic required. I'll search Brauntons, thanks.

The pumps rotating vanes are under the cover.

The pump is a combined oil scavenge and vacuum pump, it needs tight tolerances between the rotating vanes and the cover and the shape (elliptical) to do the job, the trouble is if you go for a different material to combat one issue - corrosion, then you may have to deal with others, in the case of SS in this application galling.

They probably manufactured them as a replica of the existing cover, to a high tolerance.

Fitting, I don't know.

The engineering is all about compromise. It will be interesting to see how the ally cover fairs as it will need redesign because of the different material properties. They will probably keep the same design in Ally and hard anodise, it will be interesting to see how the design copes with the differing thermal expansion of the ally cover and the rest of the pump.

Sent you a PM

http://www.brauntonengineering.co.uk

Alternative car parts????

This rings a bell.

The stainless covers galled (wear between sliding surfaces) and wore away. Which is why ninemeister stopped I believe.

Have you spoken to Brauntons?

There was a company doing a replacement not protective cover, in plastic, can't remember the details though, who does the ally one?

Tim,

There are companies that supply just a cover in stainless, but there have been issues with stainless galling. There was a company doing plastic covers but they went quiet. Where about's on Dorset? I am in Bristol.

Really interesting, I have a 997. PCM 2.1, BOSE, CDC, I will search out a 20 pin ISO harness adapter.

If they can't help an eBay.de search on the Bosch part number  might help.

In the UK we have http://m.buycarparts.co.uk/autoparts-manufacturer/bosch/parking-distance-sensor-reverse-alarm/10718

Any help?

 TSB 3/04 9766 Airbag Warning Light Activated: Seal in the Plug Connection of Triggering Unit Faulty -- dated 10-04-2004.

Ask your dealer.

PIWIS 2 - thanks to Richard Hamilton

Bristol, England

I would loosen everything, then carefully get everything into position and finger tight. Hopefully withot too much stress you can then get everting to line up. If things need to be tweaked then you can do that. You can then work out which are the most difficult joints to spanner tighten. do these first then work your way along.

Good luck

Howard,

There is a place in Surrey that does repairs Cartronics GB. Pcmrepairs.co.uk

Otherwise you can replace the head unit for an Alpine or Panasonic. Some have done DIY, but even Halfords list an option these days.

Best of luck,

I met a Richard today and he did the vehicle handover using his PIWIS2.

It was a real pleasure to meet a true gentleman.

Hello All,

I lost connectivity to the site, in January after there was an issue with IP addresses, Loren fixed it, then we had a few family issues. 

Anyway, I am back, still thinking about buying a system.

I borrowed my friends Autel MD802 and it seems to be able to read most things.

I will have it for a bit more time shortly and get a better idea of its capabilities. Though it won't do a handover.

It did find a P0301 so coil pack number one will be replaced shortly.

Cheers all,

A bit of a trek, but if you are ever in my neck of the woods I'd be happy to do the handover routine for you.

That is a most kind offer. I will see when I can get up to Maidenhead and see if it is convenient for you.

You sir are a star.

Thank you.

Loren, The seats move and work otherwise, so I will get a 'Handover' done. Thankyou.

EleCTriCT, Thanks for the reassurance.

Porschelibrarian, Thanks I will need to find a PIWIS then and avoid the Porschecable.

I have access to a friends AUTEL MD802 to read codes and the like, but I don't think that will do it.

Loren,

She is out in the car at the moment, for some reason she seems to make any excuse to drive it.

I will check later when she is back.

Thanks again,

:welcome:

 

Sorry, neither one of those will do a vehicle handover - but I am not sure you need that either.

Have you checked the fuses for seat heats and lights?

 

If it turns out you do need a re-program then you will need to find a shop with a Porsche PST2, PIWIS, or PIWIS 2 tester as they are the only ones that have the factory re-programming code.

Loren,

Thanks,

The first thing I noticed was the front boot light wasn't working. I thought it was the bulb and it must have gone/blown, but I checked it and it was fine and there was 0v to it so I thought that a fuse must have gone. I hadn't noticed the seat heaters at that point.

I took the fuse cover off in the footwell and read the paper guide and checked Row C F3 front end ctl un TRM15 light switch TRM15. But this was fine.

When the Mrs noticed the heated seats weren't working I checked Row E E1, E2 & E3 but they are fine too.

Being new to these cars it is abit of a learning curve.

Am I looking at the wrong fuses?

Captain Lockheed.

I have bought the Mrs a 2005 997 C2S for Christmas.

I live in Bristol, UK.

The battery gave out on the day after boxing day, with two cells down, so with only one battery supplier open I went to them and replaced it with a Yuasa Silver YBX9096.

The heated seats and front boot light now don't work.

I have ben advised that I need to do a vehicle handover to wake up the control modules.

I have seen these two tools:

http://porschecable.com/ and http://www.ukpartsdirect.com/icarsoft-i960-porsche-multi-system-diagnostic-scan-tool.html

Will either of these do the job?

Or do I have to go to an independant specialist or an OPC?

Many thanks,