cdk4219

Trying to determine why the 996 fuel pump relay is different than the others( other than the fact that pin 85 is used for coil ground). Is it fused, or lower amperage than the others. I have to rewire it for the ls conversion and am wondering if I should wire it so that a normal relay can work in its place. I would like to do this so that I don’t have to buy a specific relay for this but use the factory location.

cdk4219

I rewired it to accept a generic relay, although o still question why Porsche used a different relay in this particular application.

TexSquirrel

I‘ll have to grab one of each and take a look when I get a chance.
You have me wondering what the difference might be too.

pdxmotorhead

Did they integrate a roll-over safety in it??

GarrettSR5

Exactly what I was thinking.
Instead of separate part like the Ford Inertia relay I am wondering if it was AIO

996.2

Recently wouldn't start, lucky was at home not work or otherwise far away. No time to troubleshoot so had towed to Indy; replaced fuel pump relay and starts normal. Also found and replaced leaking fuel level sender (it's in the tank on top of fuel pump) $800 total.

Lesson replace your fuel pump relay don't get stranded, use genuine Porsche only a few dollars more.

sparks259

Happen to have a part # for a 2000 C2?

996.2

Check any Porsche part supplier such as Pelican's website or call them.