[lbpesq]

I had to replace the DME that used to live in my glovebox that replaced the one that caused my car to cough and sputter. Anyway, I found two different part numbers that are identified as appropriate for a 968. 993 615 227 00 and 993 615 227 01. The Amazon listed URO DME that is linked to in several past threads (yes, I searched this before posting) and which I just bought, is the "01" version. Is there a difference?


Bill

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[Ryan]

I think the early 92 cars had a slightly different unit.

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[94SilverCab]

993 615 227 01 Supersedes Part Number(s): 993-615-227-00

 

Jay

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[lbpesq]

Thanks!

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[Spokayman]

Hopefully this question does not cause argument or offend, but I had recently been reading about this relay in another forum. The consensus there was that the URO brand relay was a poor quality unit, sometimes defective right out of the box. These posts were about 3-5 years ago and the forum was for 993 Carreras which I understand use the same DME relay.

Have any here noted quality or reliability problems with the URO brand? Is the Porsche boxed/branded unit better in any meaningful way?

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[94SilverCab]

I have not heard any feedback regarding one brand over another, only that the 993 part is far superior to the original 944 part number.

 

Jay

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[jsheiry]

Just get the F9 solid state relay with fuel pump prime and be done with the old contact based relays.

 

http://www.ftech9.com/new-products/993-ssr-pp

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[Spokayman]

I too just received my F9 Pump-Prime DME relay.

I installed it today and I believe the engine does fire off more quickly, particularly when the engine is warm.


I have not been having any DME problems and the relay I replaced (KAE branded) was fairly new looking, definitely not the original.

I replaced it out of an abundance of caution which is part of my pattern of establishing a baseline so I know the age and condition of my cars wear components. The fully functional relay I removed is double sealed and safely residing in my glovebox as a spare.

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[az968]

Everyone should have a spare DME relay stored in their car. I use one of the trunk cubbies as my travelling parts bin - DME relay, fuses, previous belts last changed, previous wiper blades, etc. My wife isn't real happy waiting for the tow truck......

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[RS Barn]

I did have problems with the URO relays and switched back to OE. I really like the idea of the solid state relay for reliability and the prime. Working at cars in the shop we would pull the relay and prime the fuel system if cars had been sitting a bit. They would fire up quickly and not stall after a few seconds.

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