[sstman]

Hi all its probably something I have done, I spent yesterday trying to fit a keyless entry system into the car, following the intructions and the tips from this forum re finding the cables in the bundle under the kick panel in passenger footwell. All progressed well, until a rain storm stopped work, so finished off today. Car would not start, turned over nice and strong, put nothing at all. Thinking I may have disturbed something around the DME, and alarm/Imobiliser set-up I checked all the cables again, and the car started, but runs very roughly, sounds as if the engine needs to clear its throat, is the only way to describe it . Went for a run to see if it would clear, but no joy engine has no real pick up, and sounds as if its running on three, or has a blocked injector. I think i have messed with something. Before my 'DIY' efforts the car was A1, and getting better all the time, Any ideas?

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[flash]

well, the fact that it didn't start, and then did after you fiddled around with cables points to a bad connection

first, unseat and reseat the main DME cable - check that harness for damage - also, make sure your new cables aren't somehow messing with the OEM harness

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[sstman]

Thanks again Flash!, after giving it further thought, and speaking to the company who supply the keyless entry unit, I have discovered that, 1 I had incorrectly wired the unit into the system, (their instruction sheet was very vague on the pos/neg aspect of the door triggers). and 2, I had made a real hash of redressing the cables as it was chucking it down with rain on the driveway. I also have disconected the battery and reset the alarm system, and voilà ! all running smooth again!, could i have triggered the 'get you home' setting within the DME?. anyhow alls well again phew!
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[flash]

possibly, weird stuff like that can happen, especially if the car is a tip - way too many electronic steps there for my comfort

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[sstman]

<!--quoteo(post=67952:date=Mar 3 2009, 06:21 PM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Mar 3 2009, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->possibly, weird stuff like that can happen, especially if the car is a tip - way too many electronic steps there for my comfort<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Your not kidding!, naw Lady P is a bog standerd 6 speed stick shift, as you say over there!, she hails from Singapore, and returned to the UK in 1999, (she is a 92) no sun roof, (full Climate Control), no air bags, and no rear fog lights initially, but that was remedied soon after import, as it would fail the annual MOT test in the UK. Other than that, seems to have all the 'toys', and a very full history file. but as the car has barely covered 1500 miles in the last three years, the electrical gremlins are having a bit of a field day at present!

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[flash]

please tell me what was done to add the rear fogs - i want that

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[sstman]

<!--quoteo(post=67958:date=Mar 3 2009, 07:23 PM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Mar 3 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->please tell me what was done to add the rear fogs - i want that<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Looking at the 'upgrade' a cable was run from the front fog light switch, into the offside light cluster, and the blanking plates removed. a socket and bulb were then installed. it only works on that one side, the near side cluster still has the blanking plate. I recently got via e-bay a 968 rear fog light switch, so i will rewire so that i have independent switching of front and rear fog lights. The loom for the rear switch has been found under the dash, and i've popped the switch into the previous blank out, but the 'real' loom is not present in the trunk of the car for the fogs, so will have to improvise.

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[flash]

hmmm - i'll have to poke around to see what i can find in there - oh goody - ANOTHER wiring project

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[sstman]

<!--quoteo(post=67961:date=Mar 3 2009, 07:48 PM:name=flash)-->QUOTE (flash @ Mar 3 2009, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->hmmm - i'll have to poke around to see what i can find in there - oh goody - ANOTHER wiring project<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

LOL, Im starting to think...... it works! LEAVE IT ALONE!,cos I am finding myself several hours later with a stack of non operating systems, and that sick "why did I start this feeling?"

Now what about those dim dash board lights??, just bought a big bag of blue LED's hummm [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

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[DaveN]

Just do the AL foil fix, it works great and it's simple

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[sstman]

<!--quoteo(post=67965:date=Mar 3 2009, 08:15 PM:name=DaveN)-->QUOTE (DaveN @ Mar 3 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just do the AL foil fix, it works great and it's simple<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I know, it does look easy!, but knowing my luck, I will end up with a torn printed circuit foil, several snapped lugs, and lost screws n' washers into the bowels of the dashboard! LOL

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[flash]

look in the DIY section - i just posted the instructions for that

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[sstman]

Hurrah I can post my Avatar!

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[DaveN]

<!--quoteo(post=67968:date=Mar 3 2009, 12:25 PM:name=sstman)-->QUOTE (sstman @ Mar 3 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I know, it does look easy!, but knowing my luck, I will end up with a torn printed circuit foil, several snapped lugs, and lost screws n' washers into the bowels of the dashboard! LOL<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It's really quite straight forward, just keep the screws sorted and you will be fine. It all comes apart quite nicely. If I recall the only slightly careful part was removing the 3 light guides as they were held on by melted plastic tabs. Having slim fingers (which I do not) helps when removing the 3 connectors that connect the cluster to the wiring harness also.

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[Anchorman]

Flash, if you work out the rear fog lights, I'm ready to follow suit.

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[sstman]

I'll take some pics of the fog light conversion FYI guys . Many thanks for the help so far on this 'new' adventure in Porsche ownership , I was wary of taking the plunge with this car . But then I drive it, and start grinning !

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[Anchorman]

Ah, yes, that well-known and contagious "smile factor".

I've had my 968 for nearly six years, and it STILL makes me smile.

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