Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998

Re: Engine Wiring Harness Recall

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-20-2013, 12:39 AM
  #1  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Re: Engine Wiring Harness Recall

Dear Fellow Porsche aficionados,

Yesterday I found out about the Engine Wiring Harness Recall, before I contact the Seattle Porsche dealer I'd like to know ahead of dealing with them what my 993 has.

This is a pic depicting the engine wiring harness on my 1996 993, I don't know what the old harness looks like vs the new version.

Can anyone tell by looking at the black rubber loom coming out of the engine fuse box whether or not it has been changed with the upgraded harness or if it needs to be changed?

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Old 04-20-2013, 12:46 AM
  #2  
jan the man
Rennlist Member
 
jan the man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 90
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i think it is only early 1995 993s that this applied to, google it you will get a fact sheet that gives you affected harness #s you can check. I have a late buld 95 and mine is fine.
Old 04-20-2013, 12:52 AM
  #3  
jan the man
Rennlist Member
 
jan the man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 90
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

oh, looks like some 96,s also affected check info here.

http://members.rennlist.com/pcaracin...gharness5.html
Old 04-20-2013, 12:53 AM
  #4  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jan the man
i think it is only early 1995 993s that this applied to, google it you will get a fact sheet that gives you affected harness #s you can check. I have a late build 95 and mine is fine.
Hey Jan, At this point I have no frame of reference, does your wiring harness look similar to mine for comparison purposes?
Old 04-20-2013, 01:15 AM
  #5  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I understand the old harness loom was manufactured of soft PVC and the new one was manufactured of rubber. Does anyone have a pic of the old (recalled) harness so I can compare to my 1996?
Thanks.
Old 04-20-2013, 08:21 AM
  #6  
IXLR8
Rennlist Member
 
IXLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada & the Alps
Posts: 8,353
Received 646 Likes on 449 Posts
Default

I believe the harness part number that you have can be found attached to the portion of the harness within the fuse and relay box on the driver's side of the engine compartment.

Check the white labels attached to it...
Old 04-20-2013, 08:43 AM
  #7  
IXLR8
Rennlist Member
 
IXLR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Canada & the Alps
Posts: 8,353
Received 646 Likes on 449 Posts
Default

The part number should read 993 607 016 15. Mine does.
Attached Images  
Old 04-20-2013, 11:15 AM
  #8  
Ed Hughes
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Hughes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 16,507
Received 77 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

A dealer should be able to tell if it was done under recall. I also think it shows up on Carfax, usually.
Old 04-20-2013, 11:48 AM
  #9  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default my wiring harness was updated model #993 607 016 15

Originally Posted by IXLR8
The part number should read 993 607 016 15. Mine does.
Sorry part number got whitewashed by flash


Thanks Alex! I'm happy to report and verified that my wiring harness was updated, part # 993 607 016 15.
Thanks again for your assistance!

I was NOT looking forward to taking my Porsche to the dealer to change the wiring harness!
Old 04-20-2013, 04:03 PM
  #10  
nile13
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
nile13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 8,529
Received 90 Likes on 57 Posts
Default

Call the dealer, give him VIN number. He'll tell you if recall was done on your car.
Old 04-20-2013, 10:51 PM
  #11  
911RufRT
Banned
 
911RufRT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 500
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Had my car done at Roger Jobs last October. They had my car for two days and I haven't had any issues since.
Old 04-21-2013, 12:27 AM
  #12  
timothymoffat
Rennlist Member
 
timothymoffat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Rainforest (Vancouver, BC)
Posts: 7,512
Received 981 Likes on 434 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 911CZ
Had my car done at Roger Jobs last October. They had my car for two days and I haven't had any issues since.
I took my 95 to Roger Jobs in Bellinham November 2011 for the same thing.
Old 04-21-2013, 12:48 AM
  #13  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by nile13
Call the dealer, give him VIN number. He'll tell you if recall was done on your car.
Originally Posted by 911CZ
Had my car done at Roger Jobs last October. They had my car for two days and I haven't had any issues since.
Originally Posted by timothymoffat
I took my 95 to Roger Jobs in Bellinham November 2011 for the same thing.
I'm happy to report this morning I verified that my wiring harness is up to date. Problem solved!
Old 04-21-2013, 01:00 PM
  #14  
DB_NC_95C2
Rennlist Member
 
DB_NC_95C2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Holly Springs, NC
Posts: 1,103
Received 17 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Thank you folks for the heads-up.

I still have harness 993 607 016 05

I need to call the dealer and schedule the TSB W301 work.
Old 04-21-2013, 02:50 PM
  #15  
96PCarrera993mg
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
96PCarrera993mg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW
Posts: 3,195
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Wiring Harness Recall

As a reminder to all your 1995 and early 1996 Porsche engine wiring harness part number should read 993 607 016 15. Look into it and make sure it is up to date.
This campaign from Porsche is free. Here's the technical bulletin TSB W301/recall from Porsche https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...arness-993.pdf

Additional info here: http://apicdn.viglink.com/api/click?...p%3Bt%3D752084


Quick Reply: Re: Engine Wiring Harness Recall



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 07:45 AM.