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1988 911 DME Bosch 0261200082
01.12.2021
911 (1984- 1989) | Electrical and Electronic
1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet 58 000 Electrical and Electronic PORT DEPOSIT Maryland I have a 1988 911 Cab (not turbo) and need the DME Bosch 0261200082 rebuilt or replaced.  I still have the core. ...
Anti-theft
11.08.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Other
1988 911 Carrera Other Laguna California I have a 88 coupe that I will be driving through a few states in a week or so. What are some good suggestions for anti-theft while staying at hotels/unlocked...
ODB2 Scanner recommendation
10.21.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Electrical and Electronic
1988 911 Carrera Electrical and Electronic Laguna Niguel California Just wondering what folks are recommending for a good ODB2 Scanner for the 911 3.2 Carrera. Thanks! Select rating Give it 1/5 Give...
Idle Hunt / Surge at cold start
10.01.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Engine
1988 911 Carrera Targa 165 000 Engine Lake tapps Washington Hi there....I have a new to me 88 3.2L that is has a idle surge at cold start.    I've reaserched and see its an issue others have...
Recommend Porsche Repair Facility in Bellevue, WA area- Need to get a PPI done.
07.08.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Other
1988 911 Carrera 23 800 Other Seattle Washington Does anyone have a good recommendation for a Porsche repair facility near Bellevue, Washington? I need to get a PPI done on an 1988 911. Thanks, Eric...
I have a 88 911. When I start it the engine cranks, tech needle jumps but doesn’t start. If I push on the gas pedal the engine starts. I replaced the DME relay, fuel pump and filter, crankshaft sensors. Only happens on 1st start in AM
04.08.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Engine
1988 911 Carrera 152 000 Engine Eastchester New York A 0 No votes yet
What size are these wheels?
04.05.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Wheels and Tires
1988 911 Carrera Wheels and Tires Kamloops British Columbia When I purchased my 88 Carerra it came with a second set of Fuchs wheels mounted with winter tires.  Two of the tires mounted are 205/55/...
CV axle dragging
03.11.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Wheels and Tires
1988 911 Carrera 52 000 Wheels and Tires Indianapolis Indiana I noticed a couple years ago it seemed that my right rear brake was dragging on the rotor. I rebuilt the calipers several years ago....
#3 cylinder comp and leak down results suspect?
01.12.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Car Purchase
1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet 55 400 Engine Car Purchase Pacifica California Shareing my results for a prospect 1988 911 3.2 for any feedback from those that might know a thing or two based on the...
Broken switch on 1988 911 engine cover
07.05.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Body and Interior
1988 911 Carrera 90 000 Body and Interior Scotch Plains New Jersey My 1988 911 Carrera coupe has this broken switch on the engine cover.  See attached photos.   It seems easy to replace.  Does...

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