No tach bounce problem.
08-03-2016, 01:13 PM
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DME *relay* not DME. Big difference. The DME computer is under the passenger footboard. The DME relay is unlikely to cause an HP loss, it might be sorta possible but if so I think you would feel the fuel pump cutting out or something, not an across the board lazy engine.
Rust is not usually an issue with the relays, it's more often cracked solder joints and the like. I would not bet money that the DME relay is at the center of your stalling/no-start problem but if the old relay is the old 944 part number it should be replaced anyway, the newer version is much less failure-prone.
If you are still having problems with the new relay fitted and/or you still have a hatch poltergeist it's time to look at those battery terminals, connections, etc.
Rust is not usually an issue with the relays, it's more often cracked solder joints and the like. I would not bet money that the DME relay is at the center of your stalling/no-start problem but if the old relay is the old 944 part number it should be replaced anyway, the newer version is much less failure-prone.
If you are still having problems with the new relay fitted and/or you still have a hatch poltergeist it's time to look at those battery terminals, connections, etc.
08-04-2016, 02:03 PM
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I have not considered the solid state relay because:
1 - I have never had a problem with the Stribel 993 part number relay which is somewhat cheaper and I already own a couple-three.
2 - Not much of a track record for the solid state version yet (it's probably fine but...)
3 - not interested in pump prime, I am OK with a longer crank time if the engine has been shut down for a bit, gets some oil circulation before adding load.
1 - I have never had a problem with the Stribel 993 part number relay which is somewhat cheaper and I already own a couple-three.
2 - Not much of a track record for the solid state version yet (it's probably fine but...)
3 - not interested in pump prime, I am OK with a longer crank time if the engine has been shut down for a bit, gets some oil circulation before adding load.
08-06-2016, 09:45 PM
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Thanks Tempest! I'll add this one to my list..Seems logical..I haven't gone into my relay yet..but I'll check it out when the time comes. I do have a spare for the glove box, but on seeing it again, I think it's a URO unit..which will have to be deep sixed and put on the shelf for spare parts....It was just there as an emergency unit, not to be used for any long time...but I think I like the paper clip fix better..
08-10-2016, 01:21 AM
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To nelso419,
Any future issues, please come back to these boards and discuss your issues with current and former 944 owners before even considering indy's and dealerships, we're all here to help each other out and save you $$$.
The knowledge gathered here by 944 owners will save you time and time again. I don't take any of my 944's to anyone and work on them myself which has saved me thousands over a indy or dealership labor rates. Both sensors are $150-$185 for both online everywhere, they picked $700+ out of your pocket, but hopefully for you, never again.
Any future issues, please come back to these boards and discuss your issues with current and former 944 owners before even considering indy's and dealerships, we're all here to help each other out and save you $$$.
The knowledge gathered here by 944 owners will save you time and time again. I don't take any of my 944's to anyone and work on them myself which has saved me thousands over a indy or dealership labor rates. Both sensors are $150-$185 for both online everywhere, they picked $700+ out of your pocket, but hopefully for you, never again.