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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-09-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By ted944
The problem was caused by corrosion. I sanded the...

The problem was caused by corrosion. I sanded the contacts within the socket with a dremal tool and it's all set now.

Thanks.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-08-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By ted944
Thanks for the suggestions. The bulb type should...

Thanks for the suggestions. The bulb type should be OK as it's been in use for years.

I'll check the bulb itself and clean the contacts this weekend to see if that's the problem.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-07-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By ted944
Turn signal problem, need help

I'm having a problem with the right turn signal lights. When the turn signal is on,
the front light is ON, no flashing. The rear light is flashing very fast.

I wonder if anyone had similar...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-12-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
This set was actually made in Taiwan, and was not...

This set was actually made in Taiwan, and was not cheap compared to the tools from Harbor Freight.

I've never had any problem like this with tools from Harbor Freight, many of them are indeed...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-12-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
Yes, it's in a red metal box, made in Taiwan. ...

Yes, it's in a red metal box, made in Taiwan.

I've contacted the manufacture but have not heard back from them yet.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-11-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
Borrowed some triple square bits from a friend. ...

Borrowed some triple square bits from a friend.

It turned out the 8mm bit in my Genius Tools set is 0.5mm too big to fit the bolts. Other bits in the set were measured OK.

How could this...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-10-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
For this, I'm positive I have the 12 point triple...

For this, I'm positive I have the 12 point triple square bits. The head pattern does
match the bolt head, just the size does not fit, a little too big in this case.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-10-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
Tried again today, still no luck. I cleaned...

Tried again today, still no luck.

I cleaned the recessed area of the bolts with brake cleaner, pick, brush and compressed air. The bit just won't go in.

I even tried to hammer it lightly but...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-09-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
John, Thanks for the table, it's a big help....

John,

Thanks for the table, it's a big help. So my bit seems to be the correct size.

Is it normally pretty tight to fit the bit into the cheesehead bolt?
In my case, it won't go in even with...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-09-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,563
Posted By ted944
Wrong 8mm cheesehead drive bit?

I'm in the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings.

I have a set of metric cheesehead (triple square) bits purchased a while back but never used.

I tried to use the 8mm bit to remove the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-22-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By ted944
Turn signal problem

My left turn signal flashes really fast so I thought the bulbs might be bad.
When checking the lights, the front left is dark and the rear blinks fast.

I replaced both the front and rear left...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-27-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,077
Posted By ted944
I used them to fix my DME. Did a great job, and...

I used them to fix my DME. Did a great job, and fast turn around. Highly recommended.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-25-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By ted944
Made some measurements to the battery: When...

Made some measurements to the battery:

When the engine is shut off, the voltage is 12.54, while the gauge shows 12.

When the engine is idling, the voltage is 13.34, while the gauge shows a tiny...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-25-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By ted944
Voltage fluctuation

I have seen some voltage fluctuation recently and not sure if it's normal for the 944 or something wrong.

My daily commute is about 10 miles each way with 6 miles highway and 4 miles local with...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
With the 944, I'm sure we'll always have...

With the 944, I'm sure we'll always have something to work on.

Let's try to do a little gathering in Boston late this month or early May.

Ted
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
It turns out the horn was working all along. The...

It turns out the horn was working all along. The initial problem was because
the horn pad was not pushed in really tight. Then when I removed the steering wheel to make all the measurements, the key...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
When I made the measurement, the car was not in...

When I made the measurement, the car was not in RUN or START position. Should it be in the position to have the horn working?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
Made more measurements at the horn relay...

Made more measurements at the horn relay connecting points. 30 on the panel has 12V, and 85 has continuity to the contact on the steering contact ring.

But the 86 on the panel does not have any...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
Tried this again but it did not work. I hope...

Tried this again but it did not work. I hope it'll be something simple.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
I'm trying to figure out how the horn pad...

I'm trying to figure out how the horn pad connects to the ground for the horn to work when it's pressed.

What can I measure at the contact when the steering wheel is removed?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
I looked at wires close to the steering rack, saw...

I looked at wires close to the steering rack, saw a brown wire with a connector dangling. But did not see anything to connect to it.

What should I look for the ground there?

Thanks
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By ted944
Horn not working

It seems I never needed to use the horn but a recent test showed it's not working.

Here's what I've done so far:

1. I jumped 30 and 87 on the board and the horn worked.
2. Tested relay, no...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-03-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By ted944
The oil pressure sender might be the problem and...

The oil pressure sender might be the problem and needs to be replaced.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-20-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By ted944
Car is running, DME problem

Update for the DEM test:

The unit was shipped to ECU Doctor in FL. They found it defective and replaced the
ignition module and repaired some cold soldering points. Total cost of $350 with 5...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-08-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 813
Posted By ted944
The basic symptom is no spark when the car...

The basic symptom is no spark when the car doesn't start. Because it's
intermittent and would start once or few times in a while
and then stop for some time,
I've replaced the things mentioned...
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