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Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
01-30-2024, 12:07 PM
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Posted By BlueJay73

"Daytona GT" Tiptronic Steering Wheel

"Daytona GT" Tiptronic 340mm Sport Steering Wheel with full size airbag; with 997/987/Cayman Tiptronic Hub/Adapter (25mm extension).
Made by ATIWE. Bought from BROMBACHER FVD-USA.
Fat, meaty...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
01-25-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,017
Posted By BlueJay73

And unfortunately, the newer Porsches apparently...

And unfortunately, the newer Porsches apparently are being plagued by battery issues in their new batteries. Dead batteries, possible parasitic drain. I don't think anybody knows what's going on.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
08-04-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By BlueJay73

fourthirteen's experience with the Launch X-431...

fourthirteen's experience with the Launch X-431 seems like it successfully completed the job. I might get that. But since the other tool I bought didn't do the job, it's "once bitten, twice shy."
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
08-04-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By BlueJay73

Thanks. I had searched all the articles I could...

Thanks. I had searched all the articles I could find and watched all the videos. I know what to do, and I follow all the steps in order, without skipping any steps. I successfully set the air gaps,...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
08-04-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,017
Posted By BlueJay73

I'm glad to see this thread, because I have a...

I'm glad to see this thread, because I have a 2013 (I bought it in 2017) and changed my battery in early 2023. The carpet over the battery does indeed have a few little tabs that have to be cut. I...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
08-03-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By BlueJay73

Best scan tool to reset EPB service mode

2013 Cayenne S
I made the mistake of replacing the rear rotors (which contain the drum brake shoes for the electronic parking brake). Now I have to set the drum brake pads, bed the pads into the new...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-19-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By BlueJay73

That was my thinking also about ordering from the...

That was my thinking also about ordering from the store in China; a crapshoot. I decided to not do it.
Yes, I found a thread where somebody found some rubber edge strip on McMaster site, so I can't...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-18-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By BlueJay73

Yes. From what I've read, these bulbs dim over...

Yes.
From what I've read, these bulbs dim over time, so I might buy two new bulbs.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-18-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By BlueJay73

New Genuine Porsche headlamp

Had to replace my passenger side headlamp assembly due to someone hitting my 2013 Cayenne S, parked in a hotel parking lot at night (unattended, hit and run).
Body shop ordered a new-in-the-box,...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-15-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By BlueJay73

Anybody have any experience ordering anything...

Anybody have any experience ordering anything from a store that is in China? I mean, everything we buy is made in China, but it's here in the States. This stuff is still in China. The website...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-12-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By BlueJay73

OK. Found the answer to the issue. I posted...

OK. Found the answer to the issue.
I posted this because I have seen threads where other people have been running into the same problem, and I thought I may have found a solution for us all.
But......
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
07-12-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By BlueJay73

2013 Headlamp seal/gasket

Porsche dealership parts departments and various threads say there is no replacement for 2011-2014 headlamp sea/gasket.
However, Porsche parts websites say that the composite headlamp assembly...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
09-27-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,779
Posted By BlueJay73

Edit to above post: After driving around 5-10...

Edit to above post:
After driving around 5-10 miles, my on-board PCM oil reading shows 1 bar below MAX.
Somewhere on the forum it says that 1 bar equals 0.26 quart.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
09-17-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,779
Posted By BlueJay73

Oil capacity on 2013 CS 4.8L data point

Just an FYI to add to the DIY knowledge.
Drained oil for over an hour, until there was only a single drip every now and then. I.e., Very thoroughly drained.
Changed oil filter.

Added exactly 9...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
09-17-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,248
Posted By BlueJay73

About those clogged cowl drains

My CayenneS is a nice clean vehicle, garaged and not parked under trees, etc.
I figured my cowl drains would not be clogged, that's other people's problems.
Wrong.
During oil change and tire...
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
05-10-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,942
Posted By BlueJay73

Wilwood hitch.

Wilwood hitch.
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
05-05-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,942
Posted By BlueJay73

Race tire trailer

For sale: This is not a Harbor Freight trailer! This is the Rolls Royce (or Porsche) of tire trailers, worthy of being towed behind your beautiful Porsche. It is an Aluma 486...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
04-20-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By BlueJay73

Is this an airbag?

Also posted this in the pre-958 forum.

I want to mount my brake controller to this area, but don't know if it is an airbag.

The pad is above the driver's right knee. It is a pretty solid pad,...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
04-20-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By BlueJay73

Is this pad an airbag?

I want to mount my brake controller to this area, but don't know if it is an airbag.

The pad is above the driver's right knee. It is a pretty solid pad, not hollow.

I have it on right now with...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-29-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,393
Posted By BlueJay73

Yeah, I forgot to put year in post. 2013. ...

Yeah, I forgot to put year in post.

2013.

And yeah, I'm a little confused about the whole alarm thing. Do you just have to disable the alarm while attaching and unattaching the trailer? Or...
Forum: Cayenne 955-957 2003-2010
03-29-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,393
Posted By BlueJay73

Disabling alarm when towing

The manual says you have to do it, but the manual is a little unclear on how to do it.

Do you just hit that switch on the B pillar behind the driver's seat, get in and tow?

How do you tow'ers...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
02-18-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,939
Posted By BlueJay73

I just want to know why do you need one. ...

I just want to know why do you need one.
Without one, is something not working correctly, like the trailer brake lights, or the trailer brakes?
I am very mechanically inclined, but not electrical...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
02-17-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,939
Posted By BlueJay73

Additional question. And I've read all the...

Additional question. And I've read all the threads.
What issue does the relay fix?
Without the relay, do the brake lights not work, or do the trailer brakes not work, or what?
Thanks.
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
02-12-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,038
Posted By BlueJay73

Hitch installation

Well, it was bothering me paying $900 to a dealer to install the Porsche OEM hitch, and I didn't have much to do on Saturday, so I installed the hitch on my new to me 2013 Cayenne S. These are my...
Forum: Cayenne 958 - 2011-2018
01-28-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,572
Posted By BlueJay73

Really appreciate the insights, guys. Thanks a...

Really appreciate the insights, guys.
Thanks a bunch,
Jim
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