993 issues
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I bought and took delivery of my 993 this spring. Have to say it is one of the nicest cars I've owned, considering reliability, power, weight distribution, handling and even efficiency.
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?
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Every 993 I’ve driven the clutch is never near the top, but I don’t think 1/4 to the floor is normal either…
The immobilizer is a universal complaint, whoever in Porsche approved that design should be flogged…. There are a few folks that have gotten rid of it, but it’s an expensive PITA. The ECU software is actually “talking” to the alarm module so there is no wire you can clip or jumper to bypass it. You need to have the ECU reprogrammed to bypass/remove the section of code that is looking for the alarm module, then remove the alarm module and jumper one of the relays.
The immobilizer is a universal complaint, whoever in Porsche approved that design should be flogged…. There are a few folks that have gotten rid of it, but it’s an expensive PITA. The ECU software is actually “talking” to the alarm module so there is no wire you can clip or jumper to bypass it. You need to have the ECU reprogrammed to bypass/remove the section of code that is looking for the alarm module, then remove the alarm module and jumper one of the relays.
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RBP,
Yes, we all mostly hate the immobilizer, but you DO NOT have to lock and unlock the doors to start your car. First turn the key on. You should the "immobilizer" icon illuminated up in your clock warning lights. Press the immobilizer button, and the light will go off. Now your car is ready to start. Its called "the immobilizer dance".
Congrats on your 993.
Yes, we all mostly hate the immobilizer, but you DO NOT have to lock and unlock the doors to start your car. First turn the key on. You should the "immobilizer" icon illuminated up in your clock warning lights. Press the immobilizer button, and the light will go off. Now your car is ready to start. Its called "the immobilizer dance".
Congrats on your 993.
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I'm sure you do, or your car wouldn't have ever started. I'm talking about the immobilizer button on your key fob. Come on, Michael, do the immobilizer dance.
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I drove five 993's before I purchased my car. In all five, the clutch disengaged/engaged in the 60-80% travel range (Measured with on the floor being 0%), with most closer to the 80% point. Mine is right at 80%, maybe a little higher. I'd say that the 25% travel you describe is not normal.
As for the immobilizer, you're just going to have to live with it, so find a method of managing it that works best for you.
Enjoy your car!
As for the immobilizer, you're just going to have to live with it, so find a method of managing it that works best for you.
Enjoy your car!
Last edited by TMc993; Sep 23, 2011 at 07:33 PM.
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So, if I turn the key on then press the button on the remote that will work? What does the top centre button on the consol do?
TMc993 are you saying the the clutch operates at the upper say 25% of travel or 75% of travel near the floor? If it is operating 60% - 80% from the floor or 20% - 40% from the top that would be great. I'll have to get mine looked at.
TMc993 are you saying the the clutch operates at the upper say 25% of travel or 75% of travel near the floor? If it is operating 60% - 80% from the floor or 20% - 40% from the top that would be great. I'll have to get mine looked at.
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Clutch: If I press down, slide into first, then begin to LIFT the ball of my foot, the clutch starts to 'bite' just slightly north of 50% towards the top - at which point it's fully engaged (at 100%) and I then take my foot off.
(46,000 original miles, original clutch (no chatter)).
G.
(46,000 original miles, original clutch (no chatter)).
G.
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<embarrassed flush> I have no idea. I just went out and looked... it has a "key" icon. I don't have my keys downstairs to test it out. Does it lock/unlock the doors? A secondary immobilize button? Please let us all know. I guess we are all guilty of not reading the manual.
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I bought and took delivery of my 993 this spring. Have to say it is one of the nicest cars I've owned, considering reliability, power, weight distribution, handling and even efficiency.
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?
What I dislike is that the clutch works at the final 1/4 travel close to the floor. My other cars operate with the clutch close to the top of the travel making it easy to engauge.
The other thing I find annoying is teh immobalizer, having to lock and unlock the doors each time you walk away from the car is a PITA. Does anyone know how to turn it off?