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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-23-2010, 11:56 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

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Posted By root_werks

This was a recent purchase for me (not my first...

This was a recent purchase for me (not my first Box though). It runs great and had no real notable change when the O2's were replaced other than the CEL's didn't come back. So there might have been...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-23-2010, 10:18 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Paulv, It's just a guess on my part, but...

Paulv,

It's just a guess on my part, but after replacing all 4 O2's now and all the other CEL's gone with only the P0430 present. I can now test and pass all 4 O2's so I am hoping it's just a bad...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-18-2010, 04:33 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Derrrr, it's P0430, not 403. Just call me...

Derrrr, it's P0430, not 403. Just call me dyslex,,,,,dislexs,,,,,dys,,,,,oh never mind. :)

Not much research to do here other than replace the cat. Time to shop and probably just get both. I'm...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-18-2010, 06:55 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

You got me scratching my head now. Pretty sure...

You got me scratching my head now. Pretty sure it was P0403, but that was using the local parts store OBD2 reader. I wouldn't have ordered any parts before really checking things as planned this...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-17-2010, 11:24 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

With my Box having 103k on the clock and pretty...

With my Box having 103k on the clock and pretty much everything original, I plan to replace the following which will hopefully resolve the latest CEL:

993-113-250-03 - Crank case check-vent valve...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-15-2010, 04:42 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

CEL did come back on today, P0403, none of the...

CEL did come back on today, P0403, none of the original codes were present. Cleared just for giggles, took about an hour of driving and same P0403 code returned. I'll consider this issue closed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-13-2010, 07:44 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Replaced the other 3 O2's today. Noticed the...

Replaced the other 3 O2's today. Noticed the Bosch have shorter wires and better connectors.

CEL was cleared and after 60 minutes of driving didn't come back on. Won't say that I solved the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-04-2010, 01:31 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Very cool, thanks Paul. I wound up replaced...

Very cool, thanks Paul.

I wound up replaced the MAF after my "cleaning" which truly was nothing more than water, and not much of that either.

It wasn't the MAF at all.

I'm still hopeful the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-03-2010, 07:21 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

I added a ground strap last night from the tranny...

I added a ground strap last night from the tranny to the chassis. I didn't clear codes or test drive until I went to work this morning. I should have cleared the codes (duh). Not that I think I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-02-2010, 10:31 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

I've been eye-balling the Durametric for a little...

I've been eye-balling the Durametric for a little while now. Seems like a really useful tool.

I stuffed my big head under the Box last night looking for a ground strap I could clean contacts on. ...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-01-2010, 06:29 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Thanks for the DME tip, I did find the website,...

Thanks for the DME tip, I did find the website, yes, pricey, but 5 year warranty. Hopefully it isn't a DME unit.

I am running the CarCode OBD2 software which really isn't good for much of...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-01-2010, 07:26 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

On my way into work this morning I noticed the...

On my way into work this morning I noticed the CEL went out for a second, or part of a second, then back on. I've researched a little about bad grounds being issues. I've already cleaned the two...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-25-2010, 04:31 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

The CEL did come back on after about 10 or so...

The CEL did come back on after about 10 or so minutes of driving. I'll keep checking and posting updates.

I worry about the water damage, although I haven't found any evidence of it, I know it...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-24-2010, 08:39 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Re-seating the DME didn't do anything. There...

Re-seating the DME didn't do anything.

There are a couple DME units for sale, $200-300. I certainly don't mind paying for one, but the dealer asspect worries me a little. How much could they...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-24-2010, 02:02 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

I took a look at the DME box today and cannot...

I took a look at the DME box today and cannot find any indication of water damage. I know it doesn't mean there isn't any or the DME box doesn't have issues, but it did make me happy everything...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-23-2010, 07:03 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

I'll start with the DME next. I'll do some...

I'll start with the DME next. I'll do some searching, it's under the pass seat? I'll look and see where it is.

-Dan

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

New MAF installed today, cleared codes, 5 minutes...

New MAF installed today, cleared codes, 5 minutes into the drive they all came back. :(

Going to start looking deeper into the harnes.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

New cable arrived:

I am using OBD-2 software which only has VW-Audi level codes beyond standard OBD2 codes.

Hooked it up, yup, all codes present, cleared them and ran a test on the O2's, they all passed.

I'll...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2010, 06:37 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Thanks! It's been years since I've had a...

Thanks! It's been years since I've had a WorldPac account so this helps a lot. :cheers:

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2010, 01:37 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

After lots and lots of reading (I should be...

After lots and lots of reading (I should be working) I've ordered a Bosch MAF, not the dealer one for $707, but one from parts store for $162. The dealer price of $707 is a little hard to swallow.
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2010, 11:58 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Yuck: "A contact at BOSCH who make the...

Yuck:

"A contact at BOSCH who make the sensors for Porsche admitted to me that there are differences (even though the part numbers are the same!) between the ones sold in the aftermarket in BOSCH...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2010, 09:45 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Oh, sorry about that. 1997 2.5 5spd, no TC...

Oh, sorry about that.

1997 2.5 5spd, no TC and no mods.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2010, 07:08 AM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

Thanks for the welcome Rick. Yes, I did...

Thanks for the welcome Rick.

Yes, I did clear the codes after each trial. First was the PO151 O2 sensor for a new one. Cleared codes, came back after that 10-15 minutes of driving. Next was...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-19-2010, 07:31 PM

Replies: 39

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Views: 6,386

Posted By root_werks

P1117, P1121, Po131, Po151, Po137, Po157

Well, this could very well be my first post on the 986 Forum! Nothing like an introduction with problems. :rolleyes:

I picked up my 3rd 986 a couple of weeks ago. Been struggling with this one...

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