Woo Hoo finally pulled the trigger!
04-22-2007, 09:37 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Woo Hoo finally pulled the trigger!
Finally after many, many years I've bought a Porsche! 1987 944 Turbo with gasp 163,500 miles.
Well the previous owner took care of many of the usual issues, motor mounts, power steering rack, wastegate, exhaust issues, etc. Engine is strong, clutch very good and it's in pretty darn good shape.
However, within 30 minutes of driving it off the lot the turn signals quit working! The lights come on but do not blink. Grrr. Any initial thoughts as to the cause? Logic say look at the turn signal switch in the steering column but I've read that issues with the hazard switch can create a bit of chaos too.
Looks like I'll be chasing a few electrical challenges, poor instrument cluster lights, inoperable interior light and a power seat switch installed backwards.
Well the previous owner took care of many of the usual issues, motor mounts, power steering rack, wastegate, exhaust issues, etc. Engine is strong, clutch very good and it's in pretty darn good shape.
However, within 30 minutes of driving it off the lot the turn signals quit working! The lights come on but do not blink. Grrr. Any initial thoughts as to the cause? Logic say look at the turn signal switch in the steering column but I've read that issues with the hazard switch can create a bit of chaos too.
Looks like I'll be chasing a few electrical challenges, poor instrument cluster lights, inoperable interior light and a power seat switch installed backwards.
04-22-2007, 09:44 AM
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welcome to the list and to p-car ownership!!! First thing I will tell you is that if the belts haven't been done, DO THEM NOW!!! They may look good, but if you are not sure, DO THEM NOW!!! I would rather do them not knowing they only have 1000 miles on them and be safe, then they look like they have 1000 miles on them and be close to snapping.
Also, check and see when the waterpump was done. If it's been 60k miles, get that changed as well!!
As far as lights go, turn the hazard switch on. If that stays solid, check the relays, check fuses, and if necessary, check your grounds.
Again, welcome and enjoy the BOOOOOOOSSST!!!
Also, check and see when the waterpump was done. If it's been 60k miles, get that changed as well!!
As far as lights go, turn the hazard switch on. If that stays solid, check the relays, check fuses, and if necessary, check your grounds.
Again, welcome and enjoy the BOOOOOOOSSST!!!
04-22-2007, 09:55 AM
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Belts done too. They guy did so much I couldn't list it all! All told he spent just short of $7000 on repairs and maintenance. All the work done less than 14K miles ago.
Other stuff already taken care of include cam belt, balance belt, tensioners, oil pan gasket, ball joints. A ton of stuff on the invoice and of course the writing isn't the easiest to read.
Well its going to be a beautiful day today so it'll be a good day outside working and messing around with the car!
Other stuff already taken care of include cam belt, balance belt, tensioners, oil pan gasket, ball joints. A ton of stuff on the invoice and of course the writing isn't the easiest to read.
Well its going to be a beautiful day today so it'll be a good day outside working and messing around with the car!
04-22-2007, 10:47 AM
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Congratulations on your purchase!
You're likely to find quite a few electrical bugs as time passes (such has been the case with me). As was stated earlier, check the fuses (under the hood in a black box just forward of the driver), and if you can get into the dash you'll want to check the contacts. Absolutely definitely check the grounds. And relays too.
Good luck and enjoy your car. Perfect time of year for a convertible!
You're likely to find quite a few electrical bugs as time passes (such has been the case with me). As was stated earlier, check the fuses (under the hood in a black box just forward of the driver), and if you can get into the dash you'll want to check the contacts. Absolutely definitely check the grounds. And relays too.
Good luck and enjoy your car. Perfect time of year for a convertible!
04-22-2007, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by catamount
Finally after many, many years I've bought a Porsche! 1987 944 Turbo with gasp 163,500 miles.
Well the previous owner took care of many of the usual issues, motor mounts, power steering rack, wastegate, exhaust issues, etc. Engine is strong, clutch very good and it's in pretty darn good shape.
However, within 30 minutes of driving it off the lot the turn signals quit working! The lights come on but do not blink. Grrr. Any initial thoughts as to the cause? Logic say look at the turn signal switch in the steering column but I've read that issues with the hazard switch can create a bit of chaos too.
Looks like I'll be chasing a few electrical challenges, poor instrument cluster lights, inoperable interior light and a power seat switch installed backwards.
Well the previous owner took care of many of the usual issues, motor mounts, power steering rack, wastegate, exhaust issues, etc. Engine is strong, clutch very good and it's in pretty darn good shape.
However, within 30 minutes of driving it off the lot the turn signals quit working! The lights come on but do not blink. Grrr. Any initial thoughts as to the cause? Logic say look at the turn signal switch in the steering column but I've read that issues with the hazard switch can create a bit of chaos too.
Looks like I'll be chasing a few electrical challenges, poor instrument cluster lights, inoperable interior light and a power seat switch installed backwards.
04-22-2007, 03:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
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In messing about I believe the root issue was with the hazard switch connection. I messed with it a bit and voila turn signals that work. 
So how easy is the headlamp upgrade for a real novice?
So how easy is the headlamp upgrade for a real novice?
04-22-2007, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by catamount
In messing about I believe the root issue was with the hazard switch connection. I messed with it a bit and voila turn signals that work.
So how easy is the headlamp upgrade for a real novice?
So how easy is the headlamp upgrade for a real novice?
