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bolkar · 06-01-2006, 05:49 AM

You can program them if you have PCM.
(daytime running lights and door locking)
I know, because I did...

Something really cool is an option that brings your windows down, if you keep holding the lock button on your key.

mach schnell · 06-01-2006, 07:49 AM

is there a website or link that includes the variety of 'programmable' options to both the car and the key fob?

bolkar · 06-01-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dbth

I have PCM , how can you do this?

The window bringing down setup can not be done on PCM. It is done on the computer. I believe its called "comfort" or comfort something. When I was getting delivery of my car, I had chance to connect it to the computer and play with some options. There are so many options, I am sure there are many more cool things.

Take your car to your Porsche dealer and they should be able to enable that trick in a second.

Also, it would be really nice if we had a service manual to see what other options they have...

SD987 · 06-21-2006, 08:31 AM

I wanted to note that I hadn't changed the oil up to the 20k service interval and the car ran like a champ. Since the oil change, it runs like a champ. I honestly couldn't tell a difference, where in other cars the before and after was noticeable.

I'm not making any sweeping judgements on the oft-debated oil change intervals in the 987, just stating my experience; YMMV.

Regarding dealer computer changes: I did read elsewhere, that the dealer can change the side marker lights, so that they blink with your turn indicators...which would of course make sense.

Perfectlap · 06-21-2006, 09:38 AM

$300 wheel alignment?

Did you give them your own specs or was it the factory setting?

If it was to factory spec you paid about double what I paid, and even that
was a bit rich. Call around to speed shops used by the Autocrossers and Track junkies, see what they quote you. Then call the service rep and ask him why you paid allot for a very routine/uncomplicated procedure vs. what a race shop was charging. How many hours @ $90 an hour did the stealership take to do the job?Maybe they will give you a free $200 car wash or something.

06-21-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SD987

Regarding dealer computer changes: I did read elsewhere, that the dealer can change the side marker lights, so that they blink with your turn indicators...which would of course make sense.

I would like this change in programming too, can anyone confirm this option? Thanks!

eslai · 06-21-2006, 01:02 PM

Allegedly, this is how they're set up in Europe, so it's most definitely a software setting in the computer. Ask your dealer.

06-21-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eslai

Allegedly, this is how they're set up in Europe, so it's most definitely a software setting in the computer. Ask your dealer.

I asked the dealer today (The Porsche Exchange in the Chicago north shore). They contacted their PCNA Regional Service guy via e-mail. He was not sure about this potential set-up, mainly because the fixture does not have a dual filament bulb. They were going to check into this some more and give me a call.