Porsche 944 Frequently Asked Questions - and some answers

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TOO MUCH eMAIL - see Tech.Tip 5

WHICH 944 ??? - see Tech.Tip 18 - 23rd March, 2001

TECHNICAL WEBSITES to try for help - 944 garage

Engine and Gearbox

AIR CONDITIONING Tech.Tip 15 4th May, 2001
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX Tech.Tip 23 27th March, 2001
CAM CHAIN and SLIPPER Tech. Tip 19 23rd March, 2001
NOISY FUEL PUMP probably on the way out, but check for restrictions in the fuel lines ( dirty fuel filter?)
OIL and OIL CONSUMPTION FAQ57 5th July, 2001
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES Tech.Tip 13 23rd March, 2001
PETROL Tech.Tip 16 27th March, 2001
SLOPPY GEAR CHANGE Tech.Tip 10  

Electrical

ALARM SYSTEMS Tech.Tip 22 23rd March, 2001
ENGINE BAY LIGHT Tech. Tip 1  

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT

Tech.Tip 8  
HEAD and SIDELIGHTS Tech. Tip 4  
HEATER FAN SWITCH Tech.Tip 17 22nd March, 2001
RADAR DETECTORS Tech.Tip 14 4th May, 2001

Interior

DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL and cigarette lighter / hazard light / clock bulb - also DASHBOARD REMOVAL Tech. Tip 3  

INTERIOR TRIMMERS

FAQ54 11th June, 2001
LEATHERWORK FAQ50 7th June, 2001

Body

DOOR HANDLES

FAQ61 8th August, 2001
FRONT PORSCHE BADGE Tech.Tip 6 12th March, 2001
LOOSE WING MIRROR FAQ53 11th June, 2001
REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER Tech.Tip 20 23rd March, 2001
RUSTY SCREWS Tech.Tip 21 23rd March, 2001
SUNROOF OPERATION Tech .Tip 12 16th March, 2001
TAILGATE REPLACEMENT complete unit is fairly quick and easy to fit, bit fiddly adjusting the hatch locking pins, half an hour to refit the wiper, and you need to get some 968 seals for the hatch pin holes (they are an integral part of the 944 hatch, but are part of the body on the 968). - Martyn C
TYRES Tech.Tip 14 17th March, 2001
WINDSCREEN WASHERS Tech.Tip 9  
WATER LEAKS Tech. Tip 2  

INSURANCE - see Insurance

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