The New Official "Things you didnt know about your 996" thread
#601
I had a 2002 Boxster that did the same thing!
#603
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Should be at $129.99 "used"! Bought the manual for my 335i (used) for just $20. But, of course, it's NOT a Porsche . . .
And, of course, I just saved it on AMZN for purchase when I'm not so bothered by the asking price. LOL!
PS: Nuts! Looks like I just missed out on a used Bentley manual (that retails for $145) for just $50 that I save to my buy list on AMZN too.
Oh well . . . they're just on my "want" list. Don't "need them because I don't do any of my own work but would "like to have one of them for reference. Will just have to keep an eye out for one in the future.
And, of course, I just saved it on AMZN for purchase when I'm not so bothered by the asking price. LOL!
PS: Nuts! Looks like I just missed out on a used Bentley manual (that retails for $145) for just $50 that I save to my buy list on AMZN too.
Oh well . . . they're just on my "want" list. Don't "need them because I don't do any of my own work but would "like to have one of them for reference. Will just have to keep an eye out for one in the future.
Last edited by sgt1372; 08-19-2020 at 02:11 PM.
#604
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Should be at $129.99 "used"! Bought the manual for my 335i (used) for just $20. But, of course, it's NOT a Porsche . . .
And, of course, I just saved it on AMZN for purchase when I'm not so bothered by the asking price. LOL!
PS: Nuts! Looks like I just missed out on a used Bentley manual (that retails for $145) for just $50 that I save to my buy list on AMZN too.
Oh well . . . they're just on my "want" list. Don't "need them because I don't do any of my own work but would "like to have one of them for reference. Will just have to keep an eye out for one in the future.
And, of course, I just saved it on AMZN for purchase when I'm not so bothered by the asking price. LOL!
PS: Nuts! Looks like I just missed out on a used Bentley manual (that retails for $145) for just $50 that I save to my buy list on AMZN too.
Oh well . . . they're just on my "want" list. Don't "need them because I don't do any of my own work but would "like to have one of them for reference. Will just have to keep an eye out for one in the future.
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#607
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Something "new" I learned about my 996 is that when you turn off the fan in the car, the car will overheat.
Don't know the why's/wherefore's but when I did this yesterday, the temp gauge hit red at 250 but when I drove today w/the fan ON, the temp gauge stayed at/below the next hash mark past 180 which I'm guessing is around 210. Who knew?
Don't know the why's/wherefore's but when I did this yesterday, the temp gauge hit red at 250 but when I drove today w/the fan ON, the temp gauge stayed at/below the next hash mark past 180 which I'm guessing is around 210. Who knew?
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Something "new" I learned about my 996 is that when you turn off the fan in the car, the car will overheat.
Don't know the why's/wherefore's but when I did this yesterday, the temp gauge hit red at 250 but when I drove today w/the fan ON, the temp gauge stayed at/below the next hash mark past 180 which I'm guessing is around 210. Who knew?
Don't know the why's/wherefore's but when I did this yesterday, the temp gauge hit red at 250 but when I drove today w/the fan ON, the temp gauge stayed at/below the next hash mark past 180 which I'm guessing is around 210. Who knew?
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#609
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Something is wrong with your cooling system. The radiator fans come on regardless of the HVAC system fan, except when you have the AC on then the fans come on initially at low speed. Are both of your radiator fans working? You can check them by turning on the AC, then both fans should come on at low speed. 250 is maxed out and something is wrong. Your average temp should be around the 0 in the 180 as shown on the temp gauge. Have you checked your coolant level?
All I know is that when I turned the HVAC fan off in the car, the car overheated. When I turned it back on, everything was fine. Water temp stayed between 180 and the next hash mark (210?) but didn't go all the way to 250 and RED when I left the fan off.
So, unless it goes back into the RED w/the fan ON, I'm not going to worry about it (anymore).
Last edited by sgt1372; 08-28-2020 at 07:21 PM.
#610
Coolant level is spot on. Radiator fans are working w/AC; don't normally use AC because I always drive w/the top down.
All I know is that when I turned the HVAC fan off in the car, the car overheated. When I turned it back on, everything was fine. Water temp stayed between 180 and the next hash mark (210?) but didn't go all the way to 250 and RED when I left the fan off.
So, unless it goes back into the RED w/the fan ON, I'm not going to worry about it (anymore).
All I know is that when I turned the HVAC fan off in the car, the car overheated. When I turned it back on, everything was fine. Water temp stayed between 180 and the next hash mark (210?) but didn't go all the way to 250 and RED when I left the fan off.
So, unless it goes back into the RED w/the fan ON, I'm not going to worry about it (anymore).
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#613
Here are some things I learned in the past couple of days. The 19" lobster claw wheels with tires weigh very little more than the oem 17" c4 straight spoke wheels with snow tires. 17" Dyno rims fit a c4 perfectly and weigh substantially less than the oem straight spoke rims,, with the same snow tires. 19x11 lobster claw wheels are common, and the 19x9.5 are more scarce. By the way, they fit just fine, no rubbing on a 99 c4 with some thin spacers. The ride with 19" vs 17" doesn't seem to be a lot different. While shopping for wheels, I learned that there are aftermarket versions of MANY oem Porsche rims. Got to be careful when shopping.
#614
Here's a fun fact: If you get the condensation on the window with AC on, press the second button from the top on the right side of the climate control unit. It's the one with the oval icon that represents the center vent. It will stop the condensation and you won't have to use your wipers. Works for me anyway.
#615
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