Porsche Questions Maintenance & Repair

Electrical

Electrical- With the ignition key in the 'off' position, I have 12v power to starter, fuel pump, dash gages etc as soon as I connect the wires to the battery. How do I check for bad ignition switch, ...

Electrical

The battey ligh on my 944 stays on all the time. Also, I have to disconnect the battery after driving the car so it wii start the next time. If not, I have to keep a charge to the battery. I've tested...

I Just Installed A Clutch In My 944 And It Starts And Immediately Dies

I just installed a clutch in my 187 944 and it starts and dies.

Buying Advise

Hi. I am a newbie Porsche wanabee. More like a mid-life crisis guy. I am looking at a very nice 1988 944S with only 60,000 miles. Timing belt, tensioner and water pump done at 52,000 kms but 4 yea...

1980 Porsche 928 Won't Start?

I have a 1980 Porsche 928 and can't get the car to start. I have replaced the fuel pump, cleaned and reinstalled the fuel injectors and replaced the injector hoses with new ones. I also have replaced ...

I Knocked The Rear Driver Side Wheel Off My Boxster 1999 Porsche Is This Ab...

Severe Problems And Poor Handling By Porsche. Cayenne S 2008

Hi all, thought you should know. Below is a copy of 2 emails (of a chain of many) sent to Porsche HQ: Dear all, It has been almost 2 months since I first contacted you with my car issues. Until this m...

Instrument Panel Lights Will Not Turn Off

changed battery, reset digital clock minute light keeps blinking and instruments lights (odometer,speedometer,clock) won't go out when engine turned off and the battery dies, the digital clock stops...

Side Lights

can anybody tell me why one of my sidelights is brighter than the other could it be a bulb or an electrical fault

Care Questions & Need Advice On 911S 06

Hi, I really need help on some advice and care issue. I am car care noob who got 06 911 S last year(2009) april. It was a certified used car lease and had 28,000 miles. 36 month lease. WHAT I WANT...

2006 Porsche Cayenne Warning Lights

What does it mean when it says "Brake Pad Workshop"? I just had the pads replaced a year ago.

2003 Cayenne S Stalling

I have an 03 cayenne S and last night all hell broke loose. As i was trying to turn a corner the vehicle stalled. When i restarted the truck it stalled once again in less than 100 feet. Whats happe...

LEDs Alternate Between 4th Gear And Park Light, And Almost All Lights Are F...

Pretty much every light is going on and off and dimming. Acting like an electrical short. Engine is nearly stalling and having problems engaging into Drive. Just started all of a sudden.

Oil Leak

my 84 944 appears to be leaking oil @ the oil filter adapter/cooler is this a big task to resolve with gaskets and seal replacements my mechanic claims it about a 5 hour job

Where Does The Fuel Line That Sits Beside The Accumulator And Fuel Filter G...

How Do I Unlatch My Hood

I recently unscrewed my hood and accidentally laid it down. Unfortunately my hood release is not working and i cant get my hood back off. i need it removed to replace my old motor. Any insight would...

2006 Water Pump Failed At 23,000 Miles Amd Porsche Won't Help!

I've owned this 2006 Boxster for about 1 1/2 yrs and put less than 2000 miles since I've owned it. I will concede the warranty ran out in June but due to years, not miles. I was driving it last week a...

Rough Idling

I hve a 86 928 that has 99981 miles on it has run like a charm for 10 yrs with minor maintanence now all of a sudden its idling erraticly thrusting fron low to high rpms I tried adjusting the knock va...

Hot Weather Problems

After driving our Porsche in hot weather (even for a few miles) we have to be sure to park on an incline because it will not start....It starts easily with a little push or downhill momentum...The eng...