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Old 01-31-2017, 07:32 PM
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So we have a wiper sweep control, a tow mode that requires payment of your first born to reset and the infamous nuclear option, so, which is it? Damn, I hope I don't have those buttons!
Old 01-31-2017, 07:34 PM
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If you milk the 996's nipples, they secrete the tears of previous owners.
Old 01-31-2017, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by knfeparty
If you milk the 996's nipples, they secrete the tears of previous owners.
Aint that the truth....
Old 01-31-2017, 07:55 PM
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I'd tell you.

But then I'd....
Old 01-31-2017, 08:03 PM
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I have a special tool in development for the 996 Nipple Adjustment. 996NA patent pending.

Highlight of my class on how to use the tool will include.... I cant tell you yet! A sneak peak at part of what you will learn; DO NOT push on the nipple but gently turn and adjust, slowly... Repeat as maybe require.
Old 01-31-2017, 09:23 PM
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Blinker fluid bleed nipples... If your blinkers are operating too slowly. Not typically a problem in US 911's due to the infrequency of blinker usage.
Old 01-31-2017, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Rushed home to examine my car and guess what? Mine has *two* buttons, one on the left side and one on the right side!!!

What does this mean?




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Old 01-31-2017, 10:53 PM
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I found today "Transport Mode" started with the 997's.
Old 02-01-2017, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 996AE
DO NOT push on the nipple but gently turn and adjust, slowly... Repeat as maybe require.
I took your advice about the "two nipples". I was careful to follow your instructions and NOT push but rather, gently turn the nipple slowly, working my fingers in a circle pattern. As I kept doing this, I started to hear weird moaning type noises coming from the engine. The car got too hot to hold and it's lights were flashing. Scared the fool out of me when it started to smoke, but realize it was calming down. Whoosh! Not messing with those buttons again.
Old 02-01-2017, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Rushed home to examine my car and guess what? Mine has *two* buttons, one on the left side and one on the right side!!!

What does this mean?
Why am I not surprised that you would up with the "bi" 996?
Old 02-01-2017, 03:59 PM
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B3freak, good observation, I have two buttons as well. I pushed the one on the drivers side today. I will test the passenger side maybe tomorrow.
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I cant recall laughing this hard out loud on any forum...

Could be the best thread ever!
Old 02-02-2017, 12:52 AM
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OK I guess we can wrap this mystery up. It is not a button. I don't know what it is but I got my nerve up and pressed it today. No moving parts, it is a FAKE button. I suspect that it was an option and the first owner did not order it so they fill it in with a fake button just like my console. I am checking EBay to see if I can get a used one or cheap Chinese one. If I find something i will write up the installation. I will be sure to put on it the dyno and see how many more hp I get.
Old 02-02-2017, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tilfo2000
OK I guess we can wrap this mystery up. It is not a button. I don't know what it is but I got my nerve up and pressed it today. No moving parts, it is a FAKE button.
Nice try...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hak7b19HFA

Tommorrow a man will be around with a suitcase full of money, he'll then reposess your car and deliver it to someone whom you don't know...
Old 02-02-2017, 10:05 AM
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Ok, so here's the deal. I was able to reach and push both buttons at the same time. 5 minutes later this is what showed up at my garage. She just stood there silent looking at me.

What does this mean?!




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