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YOUR RESEARCHFirst Time Porsche Owner
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Install replacement and adjusted in a day and half
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Removed the old, installed the replacement and adjusted in a day and half with basic tools.
Leading evidence: 'Install replacement and adjusted in a day and half' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Adjust with the flip of the switch' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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It and this forum got me into my first P car and couldn't have done it on my own, $4K roller and I replaced the engine myself with the help of Rennlist!
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Swapped the fuse from the passenger seat and ran it through all stops.
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The driver seat wasn't adjusting with the flip of the switch.
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It and this forum got me into my first P car and couldn't have done it on my own, $4K roller and I replaced the engine myself with the help of Rennlist!
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Been a long time VW owner...
Picked up my first Porsche on the 11th... it's an '03 C4 Tip Cabriolet with 69k miles for $8500. Why so cheap, the seller was up front with the issues it had. He said it had a bad rear driver side window regulator, to remedy this issue, he removed the glass from the regulator and left the car with the top down. Leaving the top down it dried out the leather seats. They were all hard, cracked and torn. The top was noisy and slow to close and open, another reason to leave the top down. The driver seat wasn't adjusting with the flip of the switch. Last, the dreaded P0442 engine code tripped the engine light.
First time seeing it in person.
First thing I ordered was the gas cap to see if that'll clear the engine code... unfortunately it didn't. Gonna take it to a reputable local Porsche shop to diagnose and repair.
Second, was the window regulator. From my research, I was not looking forward to it. Jumped on eBay and found a used regulator with a window for $317 shipped. The part came in and I went straight to work. The internet was right, this was definitely not an easy swap. Removed the old, installed the replacement and adjusted in a day and half with basic tools.
eBay for the win!
The missing window.
Almost out... just a few more swear words.
The carnage!
It�s in!
Third, the driver seat. I was worried it was a major issue, because the seat was adjusted all the way back and I could not access the rear bolts to remove the seat. So I thought to check the easy stuff first, the fuse. Eureka, found the 30 amp fuse blown! Swapped the fuse from the passenger seat and ran it through all stops. So far so good! Phew finally an easy fix!
Forth, the top. Ran to my local Porsche dealer and bought a bottle of hydraulic fluid. Looked up on how to access the pump and added fluid. Ran the top a couple cycles and added more fluid. Runs like a champ now! Another easy fix... I'm starting to think I stole this car from the previous owner.
Very intimidating at first... but super easy to do!
Fifth, the seats. I'm debating whether to get them reupholstered locally or source another set. This depends on how much the P0442 fix will be.
Wiped her down last night and took a drive...
Welcome again to the "Madness"! Pics are a must or it never happened...
Get familiar with some of the DIY stuff here
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/996_tech.htm
It and this forum got me into my first P car and couldn't have done it on my own, $4K roller and I replaced the engine myself with the help of Rennlist!
Old VW roots myself, here's my fake 356 Speedster
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