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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Birmingham
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My 1990 911 keeps going dead as I pull up to a stop sign, red light, etc. I have a guy that will work on it without losing a couple of rooms of my house and a small child. Although he is an excellent mechanic, he is not that familiar with Porsche engines. He needs to know what to change out. Here are the following guesses:
1. DME relay 2. Possible vacuum leak 3. Ignition coil and wires 4. Torque the manifold bolts down. Check the torque setting. I know on the carrera's it at 18 ft/Lbs 5. I was told there are 2-3 switches/relays that could be the problem, but I am not sure what they are called (any idea). 6. Head Temperature Sensor (located on cylinder head 3) I know it is hard to diagnosis someone's problem without seeing the car, but I sure appreciate you trying. Thanks. |
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Check here ...
I need your help or here.. Switch Problems? But the real question is why would you let someone work on your car who is not knowledgeable with Porsche???
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Birmingham
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I saw the links, but everyone seems to have a different opinion?? To get a clutch, alternator and address the idle problem it will cost me over $3k at a certified dealer (I have priced it). If I can help in identifying the problem and tell the mechanic what to do, it will probably run around $1,200.00. I can take the money saved and put it aside for the next problem. I will either be very smart or stupid. Besides, if the mechanice doesn't do well - big deal. I will take the loss and learn from my lesson. I am just trying to avoid as much sting as possible and enjoy the car.
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Check the idle contol valve.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MD
Posts: 5,733
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x2 on the idle control valve, cleaning it out might be all you need.
You really should have a spare DME relay on hand, cheap insurance. |
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