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by jlasinski
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:09 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Convertible Top Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 2585

Re: Convertible Top Motor

Got around to opening the back and checking the fluid level. It was very low. I removed the plug and filled the reservoir and replaced the plug. what a pita! Reassembled and everything works as it should going up and down. I looked around and did not see any evidence of leakage anywhere. Not sure wh...
by jlasinski
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Convertible Top Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 2585

Convertible Top Motor

Put the top down on my 1999 C4 Cabrio for the first time since a new roof was installed prior to my purchase 3 months ago. Hit the button and it went down beautifully like it was supposed to and tucked away. Cleaned the car up and when I went to put the top up the clamshell opened and the flaps retr...
by jlasinski
Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:32 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

No more light! Thanks all for your help. Got a set of Torx sockets (it was a E12) and removed passenger seat. Found cut wire and spliced back together. Hooked up the Autel Al629 and cleared code. Gone! Easy fix. Thanks again, John
by jlasinski
Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

What is needed to pull the seat?
by jlasinski
Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

So I got my Autel AL629 today and plugged it in to clear the airbag light. Hit command to erase code. It went out for a couple seconds and came back on. I ran the read code and it came back as passenger seatbelt error. I felt around under the passenger seat and found a brown wire frayed and hanging ...
by jlasinski
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

I went ahead and ordered the Autel AL629 per your recommendation. $129 on Amazon. Will let you know how it works. Thanks, John
by jlasinski
Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:15 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

Found this on eBay. Guy says it works on the 996. Only $110

https://www.ebay.com/itm/iCarsoft-P700- ... 1438.l2649

Thanks, John
by jlasinski
Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:58 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

b3freak, that is probably the case. They repaired the leather on the drivers seat and probably did exactly what you said. Now to get it turned off. Thanks, John
by jlasinski
Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:17 am
Forum: Welcome to 996Outpost!
Topic: New Member Intros
Replies: 177
Views: 57173

Re: New Member Intros

LOL. Have not gotten that far yet. It will be due for an oil change soon and will do it myself. What do you recommend for oil and the filter?
Thanks, John
by jlasinski
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Airbag Light
Replies: 36
Views: 9857

Re: Airbag Light

Thanks everyone