Schnell Gelb

Brilliant.Thanks Ahsai.
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Here is the detail for visual learners(like me)


useful tool for a wring harness defect

djbooya

I broke down and brought the car to an indy shop. In their initial diagnosis I learned the part I replaced was defective, but they are still working on tracing the short. I'll report back when they find it.

That tone tool idea is great. I have one of those that I used for telecom work.. good to see how I can re-use the tool for automotive wiring checks in the future.

djbooya

Update: I misunderstood the defective part. The pic belows shows the 2 parts being replaced.


The pic below this shows where my reed switch was part of the problem. For anyone coming upon this thread do yourself a favor and INSPECT this when swapping out the 996-201-143-01 Fuel Line Vent Valve.


The Fuel Tank Vent Valve they were able to test as being defective. Downside is since I have a Carerra 4 the front end has to come down for them to get access to the gas tank to replace the part

Schnell Gelb

Glad to read of a successful diagnosis. If you are pleased with the work by your Indie, you might publish their contact info here to help others looking for help in your area?

djbooya

I've used them before and have been pleased (Air Oil Separator and fixing alarm issues):
https://www.yelp.com/biz/fremont-for...repair-fremont
444 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 344-2876
EuroCarTech.com

They don't specialize in just PCars, but every time I've been there I've seen no less than 4 that were in for service..

They do have a lot of experience with them though.

I was turned on to them by a friend.

Schnell Gelb

Thanks for sharing.

djbooya

Here's what my dead valve looked like after it came out:



Suffice to say after 2k of labor I can pump gas like normal folks now...

808Bill

Glad it worked out finally...
Go for a nice long drive!

djbooya

We have a 900 mile tour coming up so we will be getting in a lot of driving!

Schnell Gelb

The defective part photo looks like it had a short and overheated badly. In theory the E6 fuse should have blown long before the part softened and bloated with heat ?

djbooya

That's what the shop said too.. I'm not sure what happened...I remember looking at fuse E6 originally and it wasn't blown (way before I changed the original valve). I'm wondering if I had a defective fuse somehow...once it blew then it consistently blew though.

rhkwon

I'm trying to tackle this job for my C4 also. Do you remember what is entailed in the "front end has to come down to access the gas tank"? Do you mean the fender liner? Or literally the front suspension?

djbooya

He had to take down the front axle. I think he said it was required for C4s.

rhkwon

Ok I’m assuming just the passenger side axle? Thanks for your help. I think this this will fix my problem.

djbooya

Unfortunately, I don't recall if he just did one side. However, if you think you can reach up into the gas tank area doing that then it is probably correct.