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The problem is likely with the circuit board in the key fob.
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I'm due in Nashville at 7pm and the freezing rain is due to start at 6pm.
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Replaced the stock exhaust with a FabSpeed X-Pipe.
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We lucked out and stopped at the hotel 30 mins before the freezing ran started woke up to a frozen car but that's it slight misting all the way done but the trip went smooth other than exhaust so loud we wore earplugs all the way down.
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I tested the coolant for hydrocarbons and it came up negative will be flushing it next week at week.
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Since this is an early build model '99, then more than likely you have the dual row IMS, but I'd recommend having it changed out with the clutch service with a newer Dual Row LN bearing or IMS Solution.
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We lucked out and stopped at the hotel 30 mins before the freezing ran started woke up to a frozen car but that's it slight misting all the way done but the trip went smooth other than exhaust so loud we wore earplugs all the way down.
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I have been wanting an 911 for so many years (basically since I was a kid). And with life getting in the way of my dream car as so many things do. The stars have finally aligned and has allowed me to get one. But not without some roadblocks in my way.
With loan money in hand I started looking a few weeks ago. Found 6 cars that would fit the bill. (ie budget mainly) Now 1-4 cars are sold pretty much hours before I contact the dealerships, number has been on the market 142 days and will not come down a penny. Car number 6 was at an Autonation in Cali and after shipping to Florida price jumped 2000.00 for the shipping. so now that one is out.
Now My very understanding wife is stressed out for Me last Tuesday night she had a dream that after so many cars have slipped away that I would settle for anything including that car in her nightmare that the inside seats and dash was covered in "shrimp and salsa" and clear coated and my response was " its not that bad"
The hunt continues I found one off of flatsixes site that price and just been lowered and is still available.
I make a phone calls, check the car fax, see the PCA sticker and hope for the best.
So We get up at 4:30 am drive to the airport catch a plane to Chicago with is a balmy 20 degrees at 9am, uber to the dealer, and hope I haven't wasted money on a car I didn't get a PPI, driven or even seen in person. Then drive 1085mi back to Jacksonville Fl. All while trying to avoid the storm that heading to Tenn Sat nite . I'm due in Nashville at 7pm and the freezing rain is due to start at 6pm. We made it to pleasant view TN. just before the freezing rain started. Woke up to a to Porsche under half inch of ice. that was the worst of the weather for the whole trip. Missed all the storms.
We get to the dealer and the car looks great, no rock chips, very little wear inside on the seats every thing seems to work. Brand new pilot super sports I'm starting to feel like my dream car will happen.
The dealer tells me of the one problem that he knows of it cant manually lock and unlock the doors and the key fob doesn't work (transmitter part). I cant see the light when I push the button so it may just be a battery issue maybe an easy fix.
We leave there and head to the NTB in lenox IL to change the oil and wipers and check what I can for our 1000mi journey.
Clean bill of heath nothing loose no shiny metal in oil or filter.
Now for the bad parts I have found is that I have to force it into 6th gear so I'm guessing it needs an adjustment or the cables are worn and need to be replaced
that cover under the spoiler is torn and the 12v charging port doesn't work
And it has Fabspeed muffler deletes on it (omg ungodly loud)
So her she is My new Porsche!!!!!!!
more pics to follow.
P.S. Its an early 1999 build date 02/98...
Wow! Looks nice, hope bit handled well in the ice storm - must have been a little scary. The key thing can be a real pita - I hope it works out simply for you. Do a search, there are lots of good tips on how to fix (the touch solder trick) and/or how to get less expensive replacements. Here's hoping you don't have to go the whole $450 -$600 route (depending who you talk to...) Good luck!
Congratulations! As dporto said, the keyless entry function is surprisingly expensive to fix in many cases. There are aftermarket solutions that are very reasonable compared to what Porsche charges. Address any of the other issues first.
We lucked out and stopped at the hotel 30 mins before the freezing ran started woke up to a frozen car but that's it slight misting all the way done but the trip went smooth other than exhaust so loud we wore earplugs all the way down.
If it won't lock manually, check the small metal rod that attaches the back of the door handle to the lock mechanism. It will line up into a plastic slot on the mechanism and there is a small black plastic sleeve that slips over the rod to hold it in place. If that sleeve has slipped off it may have caused the rod to slip out of the slot. You need to pull the door card to get to it, but it's not difficult to do.
Congratulations on your first 911 ! You can now proudly say been there done that.. Don't worry about the key fob. Statistically in the real world most car thieves can't drive a stick anyway.. (i know it's the opposite in the movies.. :-)
And it has Fabspeed muffler deletes on it (omg ungodly loud)
Interesting... I've watched a ton of videos online and it doesn't seem very loud and was thinking about maybe going this route but haven't seen it in person to experience it. Is it really that loud ?
Congrats!! Is this the car I posted about a few weeks ago listed for $12,900 or something thereabouts? Someone did a test drive and also reported the 6th gear issue. Could be a coincidence.
Looks like you did a bad thing, and sometimes bad is good
If the VIN ends in 00617, that is the one. I looked at this one before jumping on one in Colorado built the same week as this one. I would immediately take this one to Flat 6 Innovations on the buyer's way back down to Jacksonville and see if he needs to have Jake do his magic...one of the posters on firstflatsix.com had this to say about his test drive in October:
I drove this car yesterday. While the body was straight and clean, the car was beaten half to death. I saw bright green in the oil filler tube and black residue in the coolant tank. So it seems like oil and coolant might be intermixing. Also, the driver�s side mirror came off while I was driving it, and I got locked in the car when the drivers door latch failed. Also, that aftermarket exhaust turned out to be a muffler bypass � fun, but would likely get you stopped by police in most metro areas. There are better cars available for near this money.
These thing are fixable. I've already replace the ignition switch module, variocam solenoid cover, all 6 coils, spark plug tubes and spark plugs (which solved several oil leaks that the previous owner's shop knew about and shared with me before I bought it). Replaced the stock exhaust with a FabSpeed X-Pipe. Next will be the clutch and IMS bearing. If you're comfortable with tools and have room to work on it, this car is a deal. If you have to pay someone to clean it up, it will end up with similar cost to like-milage cars fetching $20k or so.
Yes this is the same car. I did an oil change on it same day I picked it up and wiped out the filler tube as much as I could and after the 1000 mile trip nothing came back. the carfax said it had only driven 3100 miles in 3 years so i'm guessing the last owner never drove it long enough to get any heat in the motor so moisture built up in the tube.
I tested the coolant for hydrocarbons and it came up negative will be flushing it next week at week.
Will be replacing to water pump and t-stat with a low temp as it gets here
Super! Beautiful car. Man, you got a great deal at that price! I'm sure you and your wife had a nice trip back to Jacksonville, Florida. Nothing like a road trip in a 911!
Looks like you're checking every square inch of this thing. Since this is an early build model '99, then more than likely you have the dual row IMS, but I'd recommend having it changed out with the clutch service with a newer Dual Row LN bearing or IMS Solution. Also, you may want to have the cylinders borescoped for any scoring. Not trying to create fear, just things to check as preventive measures.
That reminds me... I need to change out my water pump! hahaha
Congrats!
Those are the kind of experiences that make the purchase of a car a really memorable experience.
By the way, I made the kind of same "bad thing". I bought and shipped my car from California to Florida... without PPI... without haven't seen the car... just in photos and just with the conversation with the dealer...
(I was very lucky too...)
I'm in Jacksonville also if-
When. When you need help. Congrats but it seems nuts you had to go that far to get one! And driving all that way in sub-freezing temps on summer tires? Or were they pilot sport all seasons?
Nice grab!!!
I recently picked up an early '99 as well. Mine didnt have any service history and its up on my lift now as I (slowly) degrease the motor.
I started a thread to document my progress...
Lots of early '99 cars entering the forum lately, I'm looking forward to following along with everyone's progress!
Holler if you need any help, plenty of VERY helpful peeps around here
This video is intended for people who are looking to install the IMS Solution, but it contains lots of helpful information for examining the health of your M96 engine. If you don't want to watch the whole thing, jump to the end where Jake Raby talks about oil anaylsis. The first part of the video is about "ECU interrogation" using the Durametric scanning tool. Anyway, good luck!
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