M96/M97 RMS Tool Directive
This directive is imperative if a 9X6 has not yet been updated with the newest PTFE low tension RMS (Rear Main Seal) as this represents the highest quality seal that is available. During the 2005 MY (Model Year), Specifically October, 2005 (Reference TSB), Porsche introduced an all new low tension PTFE coated RMS. The new…
Tony CallasCR Techs Vehicle Hand-Over or Battery Reset Procedure
Have you tried a Vehicle Handover or Hard reset? Mini-Vehicle Handover: This is a system adaptation with the Ignition Key Remote which somewhat realigns some of the CAN and Bus lines and reboots some of the control units allowing the system(s) to return to their normal state in-case of the event of an electrical anomalies(s). Simply…
CR Techs Training Porsche GEN-2 Control Units
Electrical System Control Unit The vehicle electrical system control unit converts various analogue signals from the functional groups: • Exterior lights • Front/rear lid opener •Rear window release Into digital CAN messages and outputs them on the CAN bus. At the same time, the vehicle electrical system provides the switching outputs for the functional groups:…
CR Techs Diagnosis Directive
1) Obtain paperwork and ask pertinent questions, document all. 2) Test Drive car and verify & document customer complaint/s and issue/s. 3) Run Scan tool & print faults including Expanded or Freeze frame data for Environmental conditions. 4) Check Technical Forum archives (Porsche CR Tech Forums). 5) Check TSB’s, SIB’s, TI’s or ATI’s (Factory Bulletins)…
Replacing the M96/M97 RMS
A large number of shops have the 9699 RMS seal tool (bell) but many do not have the newest insert 9699/2 for the low tension PTFE RMS: The new 9699 tool installs the RMS straight without thinking. The new 9699/2 tool insert installs the RMS deeper into the engine case. 1. Clean the complete engine…
Intermediate Shaft Bearing replacement with an LN Engineering The Solution Kit
1) Run PIWIS computer interrogation (check for fault codes, engine over-revs & camshaft deviation #’s). 2) Check over car complete, perform vehicle safety inspection, and listen to engine to help determine overall condition. (This is an educated guess to perform this procedure) 3) Remove engine oil filter, cut open and inspect for any debris. 4)…