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Old 02-22-2019, 11:14 PM
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Old 02-22-2019, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stout
Of course, here on RL we have already solved what must be the problem. I can hear my service writer now...
Just to be clear: I prefer a data-driven approach. I've asked questions and not speculated on a cause. NM's problem could be many things including just being at the wrong end of the luck bell curve.

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Old 02-23-2019, 12:09 AM
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^ Every good mechanic I have ever had has said the vast majority of the electrical issues they see with Porsche come from aftermarket stereo installs and other wiring jobs.
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by worf928
Just to be clear: I prefer a data-driven approach. I've asked questions and not speculated on a cause. NM's problem could be many things including just being at the wrong end of the luck bell curve.
Oh, I'm making fun of all of us, myself included.
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:12 AM
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Interested to see how this turns out. I recall watching NM's videos where he managed to capture some of the electrical hiccups with his first 911. As a result I have him to thank for influencing me to be conservative with my dashcam install: I didn't hardwire it as I planned and instead I simply plugged it into the 12v socket in the footwell of the 911. I can't say that it made any difference, but the fact is that I haven't experienced any electrical gremlins. Actually, that goes for all three of the Porsches I've owned after a combined total of around 40k miles.
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by digits
Interested to see how this turns out. I recall watching NM's videos where he managed to capture some of the electrical hiccups with his first 911. As a result I have him to thank for influencing me to be conservative with my dashcam install: I didn't hardwire it as I planned and instead I simply plugged it into the 12v socket in the footwell of the 911. I can't say that it made any difference, but the fact is that I haven't experienced any electrical gremlins. Actually, that goes for all three of the Porsches I've owned after a combined total of around 40k miles.
That was one reason I opted to just plug my dash cam into the footwell socket as well. No problems so far!
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:55 AM
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Nick's YouTube channel is fun. Amazing he got two bad Porsches in a row.
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by stout
^ Every good mechanic I have ever had has said the vast majority of the electrical issues they see with Porsche come from aftermarket stereo installs and other wiring jobs.
If true, I would think this is encouraging (but bad news for NM I guess) because it suggests there is a specific reason for all the electrical issues described and more importantly, something to avoid doing to in the future. But I wonder how did those mechanics determine the aftermarket stuff was the cause of the electrical issues, especially since there appears to be a delayed onset between installation and symptoms? And why did NM's techs not determine the same?
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kuma1416
But I wonder how did those mechanics determine the aftermarket stuff was the cause of the electrical issues, especially since there appears to be a delayed onset between installation and symptoms? And why did NM's techs not determine the same?
You’ve cast a wide net. Are your questions rhetorical? Or do you want answers? Do they have to be 991-specfic?
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Old 02-23-2019, 12:44 PM
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Didn't mean to be rhetorical at all, just curious from someone with little technical knowledge. Referring to the 991, specifically.
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Old 02-23-2019, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Thinc2
I don't think the car is a lemon.

At worst, perhaps a Kiwi.

lol zinger. well done sir, well done.
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Old 02-23-2019, 03:00 PM
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Nick is a great brand ambassador for Porsche. Perhaps PCNA should take back his 991.2 911 and give him a GT3 Touring allocation for his troubles.
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Old 02-23-2019, 04:15 PM
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I dunno. It seems statistically implausible to get two 911 lemons in a row, with essentially the same type of electrical gremlins.
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Old 02-23-2019, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stout
I too wonder what Nick will do next. If he can find a T, seems like his kind of car. But no dark blue…
Nick loves the Carrera T. And third time’s a charm.
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Old 02-23-2019, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by n2cars
Nick posted this yesterday. Looks like Porsche will be buying back another lemon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vqbQVH7Ui8
As a fan of hookers and blow humor, I love the "help Tui fund her cocaine habit" bit at the end of the video. Almost snorted hot tea through my nose when I saw that part.

Anyway, thanks for posting the video.
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