Just got my first 928...questions

Slugdog · 03-20-2005, 03:23 PM

I have just purchased an automatic 1983 928. After a decent search driving cars with only 2nd gear, didn't start, etc.....I finally found a decent car for under 5k.

This is my first experience with a 928, my other Porsche was a 73 914. So, I am sure I will be coming here over the months for the answer to numerous questions.

My first question...since the car has no owners manual, I have been pushing a pulling buttons and knobs to see what they do. I have them all except one...the knob on the floor next to the drivers seat. It looks like it is something for the lights but I cannot tell what it does. Can someone help me out?

Also, anyone know where I can get an owners manual without spending $80. I looked on ebay to no avail.

Is there a major difference between the 83 and 84 model. There is an 84 owner's manual on ebay I can get.

The second question, I am almost embarrassed to ask. How do I get the back seats up? I have looked and looked and didn't really pay attention when the seller showed me.

Thanks for any answer you can give.

Kevin

928ram · 03-20-2005, 03:45 PM

WKD-471-821 ($28.35) Parts number for brand new owner's manual here on Pelican Parts main page; click the link on the top of the forum to get to the main parts page.

Knob next to the seat is the speaker fader knob, which likely does nothing if the factory radio has been replaced.

To put the seats back up (assuming you mean forward), there's a lever under the front, or if electric the switches are on the seat's side near the fader knob.

Welcome to the 928 world of ownership!

Slugdog · 03-20-2005, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the help.

For the seats, I mean getting the rear seats.

They are currently in the down position and I need to get them back up so I can try to squeeze a human in the back seat.

Kevin

bowtieporsche · 03-20-2005, 03:59 PM

On the outside of the seats there should be levers to move to unlock the seat position, if the levers are missing, use a screwdriver in the slots to slide the mechanism to the top of the seat.

Congrats.

What state are you in?

Slugdog · 03-20-2005, 04:01 PM

New Jersey

Slugdog · 03-20-2005, 04:09 PM

Thanks guys, I just got both back seats up, broken levers....screw driver got them both up.

When I had my 914 I used a Haynes manual for repairs...I noticed that the Chilton manual only goes up to 81.
Is it worth buying for my 83?
Is there another "928 for dummies" type book out there?

Kevin

928ram · 03-20-2005, 06:22 PM

As of right now I think the factory service manuals are out of print. They come up on eBay frequently; $300+. There is a fellow who has converted the factory manual to CD, I can't recall his name and contact info but I believe he sells them on eBay also; you really are far better get any version of the FSM than the Chilton's.

macreel · 03-28-2005, 09:13 AM

slugdog, in NJ... checkout Rennlist.com for more 928 info.

Welcome to the world of 'sharks'.

porschetoycar · 03-29-2005, 10:21 PM

just seen 83 owners manual on ebay. it was at $10.50

droo-man · 04-07-2005, 10:59 AM

That Knob next to your seat....If it has a headlight symbol on it, and is located next to the fader knob, and your car is Euro delivery, that would be a headlight height adjuster...made to slightly raise and lower the headlights if you load down the trunk with weight...(no kidding) IT is an unbelievably fragile and complex fully self contained system of plastic hoses a small servo, hydraulic fluid, and two small pistons at the headlights....If it works you are blessed, if not, forget about fixing it.

KTL · 04-08-2005, 11:07 AM

Might wanna look here for service info too:

http://www.workshopmanuals.co.uk/workshop_manuals/cars/porsche_workshop_manuals.htm

I'm looking @ a 1983 928 tomorrow. We'll see if I come home with it.

And yes, Rennlist forum is VERY 928 active.

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