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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-14-2021, 03:39 AM

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986 AGM Replacement Battery Exact Fit

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Posted By Tinkerer

Hi, I've seen 110 (317mm width) and 096...

Hi,

I've seen 110 (317mm width) and 096 batteries (278mm width) fit the 986s. You just move the clamp positions of which there is 3!. Just wondering if the 027 battery fits with the 3rd clamp...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-31-2021, 10:40 PM

Replies: 2

986 alarm going off when disconnections battery

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Posted By Tinkerer

If you disconnect the siren is there a procedure...

If you disconnect the siren is there a procedure for that? It has a backup battery.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-31-2021, 10:38 PM

Replies: 17

Security System triggeres randonly- can it be disabled?

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Posted By Tinkerer

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I also like to disable the Siren on my 986 2.5. I have located the siren but just wondering if there are any procedures for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-16-2020, 01:35 AM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

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Posted By Tinkerer

Thanks for your response. Yeah I think I must...

Thanks for your response. Yeah I think I must have misheard it it's the variocam solenoid. Would that affect 1 bank or both sides? Are there 2 solenoids?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2020, 09:36 PM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

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Posted By Tinkerer

That invoice was from the previous owner. Is it...

That invoice was from the previous owner. Is it just me but it look like the garage was taking him for a ride? I don't think all that takes 20 hours labour? Surely 1-2 hours max!

I'm not a trained...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2020, 03:01 PM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

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Posted By Tinkerer

Thanks for all the comments, very useful tips. ...

Thanks for all the comments, very useful tips.

I spoke with another boxster specialist who said it could be the variocam shaft? Which parts cost 375 plus VAT from porsche plus some seals etc,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2020, 02:21 PM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

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Posted By Tinkerer

This is the a recent invoice if that helps looks...

This is the a recent invoice if that helps looks like new coil packs have been tested but problem still persist.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2020, 01:36 PM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

Views: 1,468

Posted By Tinkerer

Thanks for the response. Yeah the Porsche shop...

Thanks for the response. Yeah the Porsche shop suspected the variocam? They plugged in a computer and said this is likely the case they didn't tell me the code but wouldn't know for sure until they...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2020, 05:58 AM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

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Posted By Tinkerer

Thanks here it is using a foxwell NT644 scanner....

Thanks here it is using a foxwell NT644 scanner. I understand that porsche uses PIWIS Scanner?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2020, 11:43 AM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

Views: 1,468

Posted By Tinkerer

Hi thanks for your reply but if it's the coil...

Hi thanks for your reply but if it's the coil pack surely it wouldn't affect the banks 123? Chances of that happening are very little.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2020, 09:41 AM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

Views: 1,468

Posted By Tinkerer

Thanks for the reply:). I was told that if it was...

Thanks for the reply:). I was told that if it was the coilpacks it would misfire individually but it misfire all banks 1,2 & 3 which suggest it could be the variocam?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2020, 12:52 AM

Replies: 18

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

Views: 1,468

Posted By Tinkerer

986 Misfire 1 2 3 on idle - Variocam?

Hi,

Apologise in advance if this has already been covered. I did have a good look through the forum first. I have a 1998 986 2.5 manual with 48k on the clock. It flew through MOT and the only...

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