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Forum: 964 Forum
08-29-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
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Posted By Ian A

Smile Alan - please check your email cheers ...

Alan - please check your email

cheers

Ian
Forum: 964 Forum
08-16-2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,804
Posted By Ian A

Excellent - thank you everybody for taking the...

Excellent - thank you everybody for taking the time to respond.

I have plenty to go at and will feed back how I get on

Cheers

Ian A
Forum: 964 Forum
08-15-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,804
Posted By Ian A

Time to part with my 964 :(

Well as the title says, it saddens me to admit that I have decided to sell my 1990 C4. No - it wasn't the wife's decision either (despite the £1000's I've spent on engine rebuilds etc. since first...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-22-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Ian A

Ok will do that - and thanks again for the help :D

Ok will do that - and thanks again for the help :D
Forum: 964 Forum
09-22-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Ian A

thank you for your speedy response John :) ...

thank you for your speedy response John :)

At idle, with a nice and hot engine, the oil level still indicates the 2pm position. I know the gauge isn't faulty too because it does drop and dip under...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-22-2003, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Ian A

Smoke after a long journey?

Hi all

I may be overreacting, but I'm becoming increasingly worried by the following:

2000 miles ago I had a complete top-end overhaul, and all was well until recently. I did a round trip of...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-02-2003, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,070
Posted By Ian A

Post Rob If it helps, I tracked my drain problem...

Rob

If it helps, I tracked my drain problem to a permanently live powered Radio aerial - it should only become live with the ignition switch in the 1st position yet was powered even when the car...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-02-2003, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ian A

Post Todd yup - I'm in the UK, but my 911 is a...

Todd

yup - I'm in the UK, but my 911 is a LHD import, so should be same spec as yours - will advise.

I have *never* heard my gong alert - when should it go off (under normal driving...
Forum: 964 Forum
04-30-2003, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ian A

Post Hmmm - interesting about that gong, Toddimus. ...

Hmmm - interesting about that gong, Toddimus.

Going to check mine out this weekend - maybe that's why my seatbelt light doesnt illuminate aswell....

Will report back :)

Ian A
Forum: 964 Forum
04-23-2003, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By Ian A

Post LOL terry :p but in order to pass its MOT,...

LOL terry :p

but in order to pass its MOT, I should have it fixed :p

I have tried shorting out the contact on the steering wheel - it produces the same 'clicking' from the relay in the fuse...
Forum: 964 Forum
04-23-2003, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By Ian A

Exclamation Horn problems

Hi all

yet another "quick" question to ask if I may:

the horn on my 911 either doesnt work at all, or issues a very weak 'parp', which is embarrassing to say the least. I understand that it...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-19-2003, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By Ian A

Post Andrew - yup, the aerial is in the windscreen,...

Andrew - yup, the aerial is in the windscreen, and is powered. My problem was that whoever installed the stereo (prior to me buying the car) had attached the powered aerial to a PERMANENT live feed...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-18-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By Ian A

Post Ok - this is what was the problem: After...

Ok - this is what was the problem:

After following all the excellent advice from you guys, I narrowed it down to the stero/booster fuse (#38) as mentioned earlier. The actual fault was with the...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-11-2003, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ian A

Post If power is supplied with the clock out, which...

If power is supplied with the clock out, which warning lights are permanently triggered (purely out of interest)?

I will try the multimeter test - I assume it is a simple enough circuit, completed...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-10-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ian A

Post Seatbelt warning light

This is a shot in the dark I guess, but does anybody know where abouts the wiring comes through to the dashboard from the driver seat in order to illuminate the seatbelt warning light?

Mine is not...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-10-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By Ian A

Post Hi Andrew - ok, will let you know. The problem is...

Hi Andrew - ok, will let you know. The problem is *definately* related to fuse 38 though - will disconnect the amp tomorrow and see if that stops the drain.

Will keep you informed

Ian
Forum: 964 Forum
03-09-2003, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By Ian A

Question Headlight adjustment

Hi all

I'm slowly but surely putting the gremlins to bed with my 911, but this is an odd one - on the dash there is a roller-type switch to adjust the headlamp beam under load (i.e. if the car is...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-06-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By Ian A

Post ok - update: After trying all the methods...

ok - update:

After trying all the methods described, I have tracked the problem down to fuse number 38 (Stereo, Booster). With this fuse removed, there is a significant reduction in the m-amps...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-11-2003, 03:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By Ian A

Post Hi Wil the car is currently in for some...

Hi Wil

the car is currently in for some engine work - I will let you know of my findings as soon as I get it back and test it out :)

The radio that is in the car at the moment is not the...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-11-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 592
Posted By Ian A

Post Yup - I havent seen many Marine Blues about - I...

Yup - I havent seen many Marine Blues about - I thought it was charcoal/black until I got the log book!!!

Well, I (foolishly?) didnt bother with an pre-check prior to buying as I'd looked at...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-08-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Ian A

Post Ok - thanks guys Just returned from Halfords...

Ok - thanks guys

Just returned from Halfords with my compressor, £24.99. :)

Works a treat and comes with it's own carrycase.

Hope I never have to use it now!!!

Ian A
Forum: 964 Forum
02-07-2003, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By Ian A

Question Spare Tyre Compressor

Have any of you guys got an idea as to whether or not the spare tyre inflator/compressor was a standard item with the 964?

I didnt get one with mine as the CD-changer had been placed inside the...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-07-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 592
Posted By Ian A

Post LHD manual - took a little getting used to at 1st...

LHD manual - took a little getting used to at 1st but feels natural now!
Forum: 964 Forum
02-06-2003, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 592
Posted By Ian A

Post Phil - please check your PM Ian

Phil - please check your PM

Ian
Forum: 964 Forum
02-06-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 592
Posted By Ian A

Post It cost me £13,500 and was bought from a private...

It cost me £13,500 and was bought from a private seller - and it's a totally different beast compared to my last car, a Corrado VR6.

The VR6 delivers its power evenly (due to the V6 I guess),...
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