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HOW TO REPLACE YOUR IGNITION SWITCH 1. Start by disconnecting the battery 2. Remove the steering wheel by first removing the cent...
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HOW TO REPLACE YOUR IGNITION SWITCH 1. Start by disconnecting the battery 2. Remove the steering wheel by first removing the center section, which is simply snapped into place 3. Use a 23 s...
HOW THE FLOWMETER WORKS The airflow meter plays a vital role in the engine's proper operation; among other things, it regulates the air-fuel mixture, which must always be perfectly...
ABOUT THE REAR SPOILER'S QUIRKS ON THE C4 Here is one of the causes that can interfere with the proper operation of the rear aileron control. It is the control box located under th...
IN CASE THE DME RELAY FAILS If your DME relay fails while you're on the road (+12 Volts) (on terminal 7 of the fuel pump power relay), don't panic—open the fuse box located on the...
RED ALL-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT STAYS ON ON THE C4 Here's the cause of the sporadic warning (red all-wheel drive light + red ABS light + buzzer) on my '89 C4. In short, it's enough to ma...
WHERE IS THE FAMOUS DME RELAY LOCATED? This infamous DME relay is the cause of a few breakdowns that leave you stranded. In fact, it controls the entire system that manages fuel in...
HOW TO MAKE A FIBERGLASS ENGINE COVER The engine cover (item No. 20 on the diagrams) is located in a very exposed position beneath the engine and eventually deteriorates over time....
REPLACING THE REAR HEADLIGHT LENSES ON A 964 Nothing is simpler or less expensive than replacing the cracked or shattered glass in your headlight. In fact, Porsche sells just the g...
REPLACING THE DUAL IGNITER BELT. This maintenance must be performed every 80,000 km to prevent engine damage (piston blowout). P.S. ABOVE ALL, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS PROCEDURE WITHOUT...