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PCM not showing firmware version number--what now?
04.02.2018
Cayman | Electrical and Electronic
2009 Cayman 19 200 Electrical and Electronic Chicago Illinois I'm a new owner of my first Porsche--a Cayman. In playing around with the PCM (which I've read is finicky and not well-...
Using aluminum paste anti-seize on caliper bolts
03.18.2018
Cayman | Brakes
2009 Cayman S 16 000 Brakes San Leandro California Replacing the stock rotors with Girodisc floating rotors. Does Porsche specify use of the special aluminum based anti-seize (Castrol Optimol Paste...
Changing Oil after DE
03.17.2018
Boxster | Engine
2009 Boxster 31 000 Engine Gainesville Virginia I have a base 2009 with PDK.  Just added Sport and Sport+.  Plan on doing three or four DEs this year.  Running Mobil One.  Should I change oil more...
bike rack
01.31.2018
911 (2005 – 2011) | Accessories
2009 911 Targa 4 Accessories Austin Texas Can anyone recommend a bike rack solution that would work on a 997.2 Targa?  Or share experiences that did not work? 0 No votes yet
Ticking noise intermittent
11.27.2017
Cayman | Engine
2009 Cayman 36 000 Engine Toronto Ontario Just replaced one O2 sensor and thermostat.  In process of burping the coolant.  Noticed ticking sound now that the engine cover is off.  Not sure if...
Does anyone know the naming origin of Cayman
11.22.2017
Cayman | Other
2009 Cayman 19 600 Other Nashua New Hampshire Trying to find the origin of the Cayman naming convention. Google search does not offer much and wondering if anyone here knows. 0 No votes yet
2009 pdk transmission service filter change
10.25.2017
Boxster | Transmission
2009 Boxster 29 000 Transmission hilton head, South Carolina I believe I am in need of a transmission service due to age but not mileage of my car. I was looking up the cost of a filter and found...
2009 Porsche Cayman with CD/ Single Disc Player has experience the maifuntion of the CD player. Experienced problem several months ago with CD not playing or discharging. Porsche dealer could not replicate problem so not fixed. Fix or replace?
10.17.2017
Cayman | Accessories
2009 Cayman 49 500 Accessories Atlanta Georgia Car great for 5 years of ownership.  Lately, CD issues with failure to discharge or seizure of play.   Now, CD player not working.  Radio, bluetooth,...
Looking for a participaing PCA mechanic, garage in Tampa FL area
09.25.2017
911 (2005 – 2011) | Other
2009 911 Carrera S 50 000 Other Tampa Florida Looking for a mechanic, garage in Tampa FL area... 0 No votes yet
What is torque setting for exhaust manifold bolt 2000 cayman s
09.22.2017
Cayman | Engine
2009 Cayman S 35 000 Engine Philadelphia Pennsylvania I have a missing exhaust manifold to engine bolt. What is correct torque value when replacing? 0 No votes yet

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