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and the water in the brake lines damages sensors and cylinders/pistons. I'm trying to get a Mazda running again for my son and have replaced the anti-lock cylinder and a wheel cylinder so far for north of $1k. Curiously A/L is not a safety requirement in NC even if the car came equipped with it so it passes state inspection with the A/L light on. Pay me now or pay me later question if you guby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
http://industryfigure.com/berkeley/Porsche/Images/VINDecoder97.jpgby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Father or Grandfather to family member passdown acceptable but no real "sale" As Chuck's forum began with early "waiters" exchanging info, I just got to wondering who is still around and driving that same car from the early days of Chuck's original forum.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
reminding someone their lights are on only to be told that they have that auto-light option. So the next time I don't and that person ends up with a run down battery.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
because there are hundreds of "codes" that the ECU uses to trigger a CEL when what is measured is compared to what the value should be and the measured value is out of range. Generally Porsche diagnostic books contain a few word explanation of the code and a list of the possible conditions which can trigger that code. As well as a flow chart explaining the diagnostic steps. So the first step inby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
In the latest Motor Trend article on the Subaru/Toyota sports car. Page 64+ of the May 2011 issueby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Suggest a non-rip-off place for him....by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
21 modes of failure that have already been identified. So there is now way but the examination of an expert to even guess what caused your problem. Hope you are now gainfully employed and I also hope for the least $ diagnosis and cure.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
After cool down, anything on the floor? Expansion tank normal height? Smell...oil or anti-freeze?by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
on my '01S for a 90k, the biggest major service you can have. Independent quoted less than half your 993's cost. Obviously less if I do it myself but I believe in paying for experience/expertise that I don't have.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
and stumbled into the coldest winter on record. But it wasn't too bad and didn't see snow though on return to Sanford there was 5" on the ground for a whole day! I've raised what would be my concerns, it is up to the OP to consider. Only he can make the decision he'll feel comfortable with.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
listed in https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/listsofsources There are companies that advertise making carpets out of original materials that advertise in Excellence. heritagetrim.com cabrioworld.comby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Parts for Sale
Reminds me of thinking of moving from the DC area to the sandhills of NC. I was surprised too that the average temperature difference is only 5 degrees. Now that I'm here I appreciate that that is only average and there have been Xmas days where I was out on the golf course or with the top down. And then stretches where it hardly got above 15 for days. My surprise was because people were respondby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
at the answers you are receiving. I live in the same sort of climate as Charlotte but to the east in Sanford NC. When I consult the historical weather for Charlotte at http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/usa/nc/wcharlot.htm I see 3 months in which the average low temperature is well below what is thought to be a safe driving temperature for Ultra High Performance Summer tires (UHPS). So askby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
go to www.renntech.org. Read the Lost Radio Code FAQ. Record the radio serial number following the directions. Then look at the first message. ..the one saying post your request here. Go to the end of that thread Post your Radio's serial number in a request and wait for a reply.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Top Shops Bells Shady Grove MD Lim's Tyson's Corner, VA and Chantilly, VA Recommended as a place that can do plastic rear window replacements, top and seat upholstery. Recommended by IMA.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I was reading an online article the other days saying that, in the luxury car segment, the 911 would have come in first in at-delivery problems except not enough voluntary replies were received in that segment from high end Porsche, Audi, Nissan etc sports car owners to make the statistics meaningful. They had trouble getting a hundred responses. Any idea if this 3 year measurement is based on bby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I hesitate to tell you then about the article I was reading in the barbershop today that mentioned 2 broken halfshafts, a replacement car, the engine problems and the lousy service reputation of the brand you cite as the one Porsche should be following. C&D Page 100 April issue. Comment based on one article in a reputable publicationby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Google "documents crossing us canada" (giggle" and you get http://www.dhs.gov/files/crossingborders/travelers.shtmby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
but it is a bit hard to tell if irony is intended or if the poster intends "the truth".by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Quotedb997S which is published by CQ Press: "Experts caution that determining the credibility of online data can be tricky, that critical-reading skills are not being taught in most schools. In the new online age, readers no longer have the luxury of depending on a reference librarian's expertise in finding reliable sources. Anyone can post an article, book or opinion online with no second paiby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Are you saying an on-deadline author who has time for limited discussions with a few sources and then writes an article for Pano or Excellence is what we should value as opposed to the collective experience and the accumulated discussions and corrections that bring many experiences and perspectives to light? How often has one of those reputable publications with a reputation made a mistake andby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Vista and very non standard hardware/drivers so all the more amazing.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Board suggestions
Lets see if I heard you correctly... The car is out of warranty so I presume the dealer can't claim against PCNA for reimbursement. You bought it used (prior owner mentioned). It is your 5th P-car. Did you buy this/any from this dealer? All regularly serviced at this dealer? PPI this car at this dealer? I'm trying to understand the ongoing relationship you have established with this dealerby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
and was for a 2006 Boxster S (987). You ask for a vent tube adapter with with it. 24 month free replacement, 85 month warranty, 640 CCA. Said to be the Interstate version of the Group 94R batteries.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/batteries Porsche doesn't make em in the first place.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
and its advanced search feature I found one S PASM equipped car in Fairfield CT. No bargain. www.autotrader.com finds the same car. The advanced search features allow you to specify the model year, make, models, distance from you, etcby mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
I had just persuaded my father to buy some ToyoKogo (Mazda) stock when the '72 gas crisis hit and the whole rotary engine move aborted.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
In the US, check with www.pure-gas.org to find a no-ethanol station in your area. I find more problems with small engines like chain saws and mowers than in my cars. They tend to sit around longer between uses.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum
Including PS2s non-N and PS2s N. All advertised with the same catch phrase. You have to get down to the SKU level to figure out what the characteristics of the tire are.by mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Main Forum