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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Hi everyone,
looking at a pre-owned 2001 996TT, I came across the P. dealer service records with description of "Stage 2,3,4 Recon." performed in in 2004, what is a Recon.? is that a major red flag?
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Old May 18, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Sam:

Call them tomorrow and ask?

It may be their own notes. Like the time my service records showed replacement of a "**** ****" TYPO

GL
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yes, I think that may be the best route, I just thought it may be a universal term P uses to describe service issues. Hope it doesn't mean reconstruction
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Originally Posted by Sam CS 05
yes, I think that may be the best route, I just thought it may be a universal term P uses to describe service issues. Hope it doesn't mean reconstruction
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Sam
Let us know the outcome, please.....
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I am not sure but I think it is an over-rev situation. The computer keeps track of everytime you exceed the rev limit. The different levels indicate the type of over-rev how long and how much over. I think this is what it means
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I am not sure but I think it is an over-rev situation. The computer keeps track of everytime you exceed the rev limit. The different levels indicate the type of over-rev how long and how much over. I think this is what it means
Wrong.
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The ECU on the 01's only tracked Stage 1 and 2 over revs....so the suggestion to call them and ask them what "recon" means is the best explanation so far.
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Recon(ditioning), as in detailing.
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ltc is right, sorry for the delay... just got done chasing the 2 yr old ...yes it meant detailing, dealer confirmed it, all is well no re-CONSTRUCTION was done

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Well, I officially joined your group yesterday, my first 911 a 2001 996 TT, can't wait to pick up the car this weekend. I will post some pics.
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