Technical Q&A
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I recently bought a 1987 924S. Neither of the exterior door handles works well the doors have to be opened from inside. Is this common and what is the recommended fix? Thx.
Thursday 11/13/2025 | 1987 | 924S | Body
READ ANSWERI have a 1999 Boxster with about 125,000 miles on it. Some portions of my LCD dash display are not illuminating. Some segments of the oil level display on the right side have stopped illuminating (but not all) failed first, and now my odometer does not illuminate. I can tell it's still working if I catch bright light from sun or flashlight on it, but it does no illuminate. Is this a repairable situation? and
Wednesday 11/12/2025 | 1999 | Boxster | Electrical
Over the last couple of years, the oil level 'count down' segments stopped illuminating, first the top segment, then another halfway down, then another ... a couple random segments still work.Then last year, my odometer and trip odometer stopped displaying one day, then later while driving reappeared.Few days later it happened again, but then never illuminated again.If I catch bright sunlight or a bright flashlight on the display at the right angle, I can see that it is s ...
READ ANSWERWhy I am I experiencing a total electrical power loss after trying to start vehicle?
Tuesday 11/11/2025 | 1982 | 911 SC | Electrical
Hi. I have a 1976 911 s (with a 1982 sc 3.0 engine). I am in the process of sorting out a rough running engine. I discovered that the WUR had no continuity. I removed it and disassembled it to find a break in one of the wires. I repaired the wire, have good continuity and rebuilt the WUR. I put it back in the car, turned the ignition to on and lifted the air sensor plate to circulate fuel. I attempted to start the engine, heard a very brief "turning over" and then nothing (like I had blo ...
READ ANSWERMy 1972 911T was outfitted with virtually no options. Only tinted glass and stabilizer bars. I would like to change to full gauges rather than idiot lights. If I change the dash, would I have to change the sending units (oil pressure, etc.) as well?
Tuesday 11/11/2025 | 1972 | 911T Targa | Electrical
READ ANSWERDoes anyone know of reputable Porsche Mechanic in the Myrtle Beach area ? A little far to be going to Charleston or Wilmington. I'm trying to figure how to get in touch with Palmetto PCA Group. Thank You.
Monday 11/10/2025 | 2001 | Boxster S | Other
READ ANSWERTracking a stock Carrera
Monday 11/10/2025 | 2006 | 911 Carrera | Engine
I will try to make this simple. I have years of track experience with another German brand, a instructors license and a racing license from them. I bought my first 911 6 years ago and daily drive the car. I tracked the car a few times after buying. I was told though that really the only 911's that should be tracked are the GT3's , GT3 RS, and GTS in the 911 cars. That my stock Carrera really wasn't made for that stress and would fail is pushed too many times. I have since not tracked the car ...
READ ANSWERA section of my tachometer which shows a digital readout of mph plus gas mileage has become blurred. Initially thought condensation had accumulated, but that is not the case. I have done nothing to the lens that would cause this and it does not go away. Any ideas?
Sunday 11/09/2025 | 2005 | Boxster | Other
READ ANSWERMr Bueselinck - Thanks for the info about an extended hub steering wheel for one of the 924S, 944 and 968 cars. My local Porsche dealer parts department hasn’t been able to find the parts number. Do you know it or how to get it?
Sunday 11/09/2025 | 1988 | 924S | Other
FYI Pelican offers a 1/2” extender piece for the steering column if all else fails.
READ ANSWERHow do people buy on sites like BAT without an inspection for Bore Scoring, IMS, ETC ? Everything I read says it's imperative to get an inspection from certified or knowledgeable Porsche Mechanic. thank you !
Saturday 11/08/2025 | 2001 | Boxster S | Other
READ ANSWERIs Sirius XM available on my PCCM+ unit in my 2006 Cayman S that I just bought? It indicates so in the Quick Access guide.
Friday 11/07/2025 | 2006 | Cayman S | Other
If it is possible to add Sirius XM, how do I find the Serial Number without having to remove the unit?Thanks,Bob Chase
READ ANSWERCasey thank you for the quick response answering my question about the black foam pieces coming through the vents. My question is would you happen to know if there is only one flap to recover with the foam tape or are there two individual flaps. On the videos I watch they are only concerned with the one flap that you see through the heater core box.
Thursday 11/06/2025 | 2006 | 911 Carrera S | Heating and Ventilation
Is there only one flap to recover?
READ ANSWERI own a 2006 997 Carrera S Aero and the problem just about every older Porsche has with the black foam spitting out the HVAC ducts. I’ve watched videos on how to repair with new foam tape on the blending flap but some people say to do one flap or are there two flaps to recover. I know the two ways to get to it by through the heater core compartment and through the center of the dash. Any advice on one or two flapd
Thursday 11/06/2025 | 2006 | 911 Carrera S | Heating and Ventilation
READ ANSWERFront axel lift in Northern NJ
Wednesday 11/05/2025 | 2005 | 911 Turbo S | Suspension
Looking for a reputable place to install a front axel lift.
READ ANSWERCOMPUTER SCREEN SAYS PASSENGER SEAT IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
Tuesday 11/04/2025 | 2006 | Boxster | Interior/Upholstery
NO CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE SEAT, EVEN POSITION .WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? i HAVE THE RED EXPLANATION MARK ON MY SCREEN.
READ ANSWERmY DASH COMPUTER SCREEN IS TELLING ME THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
Tuesday 11/04/2025 | 2006 | Boxster | Interior/Upholstery
READ ANSWERHello, searching for a high quality discreet phone holder for my car. I have seen one attached to the right side of the infotainment screen, but do not know the manufacturer. Thank you..
Tuesday 11/04/2025 | 2009 | 911 Carrera S | Accessories
READ ANSWERDoes anyone recommend a Place near Independence Louisiana that can do a thorough PPI on an 80s 911 ?
Tuesday 11/04/2025 | 1988 | 911 Carrera Cabriolet | Other
I need a thorough PPI done on an 88 911Including paint meter readings and compression test. I am in the independent area of LA. Not far from Baton Rouge or Hammond
READ ANSWERI’d like to improve the sound of my 2007 Cayman base model with a valved exhaust. It seems like they only do it on S models. 1) will it sound any better with only the 245 hp 2.7 engine? 2) who makes the best after market exhaust for the base model?
Tuesday 11/04/2025 | 2007 | Cayman | Performance Modifications
READ ANSWERShould I buy a 1980’s series 911 that has already been modified with the wide body kit and whale tail, or should I buy an unmodified 911, and have it modified.
Monday 11/03/2025 | 1985 | 911 Carrera Targa | Body
I just joined the PCA through the test drive program. I’m 57 yrs old, recently retired Correctional Lieutenant, and have saved up 52K to buy my dream car which is a1980’s series 911 Guards Red, Targa wide body with a whale tail. Unfortunately, a 930 Turbo is out of my reach, so I have to go with a 930 Turbo “look”. I’ve also allocated 2k a month for upgrades and repairs over a 3 year period in an attempt to bring the car up to an 80-100K car. So, if I buy an original car and modify it, will t ...
READ ANSWERoil analysis recommendations
Monday 11/03/2025 | 2011 | Cayman | Engine
Wanting to establish engine wear by tracking oil analysis. Do we have and suggestions or recommendations?
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