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It took him a while because it was hidden behind a whole bunch of stuff, quite possibly as a result of when I cleaned the radiators last year...
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So while no parts were replaced because they would have to order them, the emergency release has been re-routed and I have my laptop back.
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He determined that the solenoids need replacing - they work but are not traveling enough to cause the latch to release and this is exacerbated by the relatively extreme heat that we are experiencing.
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He determined that the solenoids need replacing - they work but are not traveling enough to cause the latch to release and this is exacerbated by the relatively extreme heat that we are experiencing.
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So its been a warm day here in the Seattle area and I've been driving around with the top down and stuff like my laptop in the frunk. This afternoon, I got out of Safeway with a bunch of shopping and pressed the frunk release and... nothing. Tried it again... nothing. Tried the interior switch... nothing. I loaded everything up on the back seats, drove home and determined that the release solenoid was actuating but the latch was stuck fast.
I put the groceries away, took off Johnny Irish's Rolex, and got to work fishing out the emergency release. Out of habit I put the keys on top of the instrument binnacle so that I can see them when working on the car. However, in this instance, there's a gaping hole where one the left dash speaker was because I've been trying out other speakers. Off the keys go into the recesses of the dashboard. Cue creative swearing but my Harbor Freight "Telescoping Magnetic Pickup Tool" actually did the job and I retrieved the keys...
I tried to find the emergency release but no dice. I called my regular mechanic but he was three cars deep the day before the holiday and I kind of needed my laptop today. Cue even more creative swearing. So at a quarter to five, off I went to the local Porsche dealer and kudos to them because they were fantastic: the service manager immediately sent it back and a mechanic was able to fish out the emergency release and get the frunk open. It took him a while because it was hidden behind a whole bunch of stuff, quite possibly as a result of when I cleaned the radiators last year... He determined that the solenoids need replacing - they work but are not traveling enough to cause the latch to release and this is exacerbated by the relatively extreme heat that we are experiencing. While he was there, I asked him to take a look at some oddness in the front end that I experience primary when braking or slowing down. So while no parts were replaced because they would have to order them, the emergency release has been re-routed and I have my laptop back. And best of all: no charge.
Have a "clicking" sound from the drive train under acceleration or deceleration, like maybe a CV joint (apparently not). Was diagnosed as differential. Rebuilt diff = $1700 (used, low mileage parts). Still got the same issue.
My question is; Did they look at you with disgust and distain, and did you notice if they were snickering behind you back because you drove in with a lowly 996? Since they didn't charge you some ungodly price for the fix, I'd think not...
Maybe they were just baiting you so you'd bring it in for more in-depth repairs and they'll screw you then...
They were very professional and polite, and called my 996 a "classic". They even have a classic Porsche discount (996 and older). It hasn't been in yet - there is a 3 week backlog. We'll see what their diagnosis is. If they diagnose it correctly I'll gladly pay their rate to fix it. Better than a $1700 bill for nada de nada!
Lol. No I wasn't told to wait outside either so I partook in two bottles of water and a cappuccino.
I waited by the parts counter, which has a nice view of the workshop. I managed to resist the temptation to stock up on Porsche Classic Blinker Fluid. The tech let me come back and take a look at what he was doing and we also discussed the froth end noise that I've been experiencing.
Haven't been back to see him since, but I will go talk to him after I get a good diagnosis. I can't be too upset after all, as he sold me the awesome 997 engine that I'm now running.
"we also discussed the froth end noise that I've been experiencing."
I hope that wasn't a "Freudian slip" ! You should never mention the word "froth" when speaking of a 996 !!!
