Wachuko

Keeping everything in one thread... This is the issue I had with one of the turn signal lights.

Before leaving the car for service this morning I decided to take out both lights and compare the sockets. Sure enough... and not sure how I did not notice... but the socket contact was a little bit melted and pushed inside not allowing it to make contact with the housing contact. It was very obvious once I compared it with the other one.

Placed an order for a new one - Part No. 996-631-118-00 (US$20.90)

I bent slightly the housing contact and it is working for now but best to just put a new socket in there to avoid the contact area to get hot again...

Bad side of the socket, notice how the contact is not sticking out as it should... possibly due to a bad contact area that created a hot spot and melted the plastic around the contact allowing it to get pushed inside:



Good side:

Wachuko

Ignition switch failed. When I turn off the engine and took the key out of the car, it still thinks my key is still in. Power and everything still on. I had to put the key very slightly back in and turn it counter clockwise a few times. I also have a problem with putting the key into the ignition now. I have to jiggle it and try different angles to get it in. Making an appointment to validate if it is covered by CPO. If not I will change it as the part that breaks seems to be fairly inexpensive.

Wachuko

Ok, at the dealer at this time. Covered by CPO Should be done before noon.

Part No. 996-347-017-07 Steer Lock Hsng w\SW

tkerrmd

Jaime how about a TRACK DAY!!! Our cars would sound awesome together!!!!
Moroso PCA and instructor school in Jan and the 48 hour of Sebring in Feb, I'll be at both.......

Now back to the thread sorry.

ltc

My trailer (with Cup car inside) should be waist deep in snow right about that time

tkerrmd

OT again but............man Lewis you would have a ball down here!! The 48 hour of Sebring is the PCA "club" race and you couldnt tell the difference from a pro race unbelievable!!
You need a vaction!!!

http://48-hours-at-sebring.com/?fuseaction=sebring.main

at least look at the website!!!

Wachuko

No budget at this time for taking the car to the track... But if work does not have me traveling I will attend the events.

ltc

Budget......track car......in the same sentence?
You've been speaking with my wife haven't you?

Wachuko

Well... seems the car does not like to be sitting in the garage for extended periods of time... I am using the 964 as a daily driver for the past month (great top down weather even if we had a few rainy days...) and the 996TT was nice and warm in the garage with its trickle charger (btw, the light on the charger finally went off after a few days plugged into the car...)…

I took the car out this past Saturday to attend a PCA breakfast and the check engine light came on ???? no idea why… I will find out tomorrow after they go over it at the Porsche shop…

tkerrmd

track the car you have it is now mad at you!!

Wachuko

Man! you are not going to leave me alone until I take it to the track . I am thinking of getting an older coupe and starting with that to build up skill and confidence before taking the 996TT to the track.

Problem turned out to be an oxygen sensor... but it started working again... the tech identified the offending sensor... so if it happens again we can double check and change it. For now I can continue to use the car since it is all back to normal. I have to say, the folks at the Orlando Porsche Service department are a real pleasure to work with.

ltc

You should have little to worry about taking the 996TT to the track for a PCA DE in the lower (instructed) run groups.
Simply buy 37 rolls of blue 3M painter's tape, tape up the car, pay attention to your instructor, and enjoy. Your 996TT will be at less of a risk than driving it on the street.

Longer term, the choice of a dedicated track appliance (equipped with all the necessary personal safety equipment.....H&N restraint, 6-7 points, rollcage, seats, fire suppression system, electrical cutoff switch, etc....) is a good one.

jimq

good to hear you dont have a real problem! So are you thinking about a 3rd Pcar in the garage
Ditto on the Porsche Orlando service.

Wachuko

Baby waiting for new exhaust

Got confirmation from the FabSpeed team (with tracking numbers) that it was sent... should be here this Saturday!!!!

Wachuko

I know, I know... need to finish cleaning all that cosmoline from the engine and underside...