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Greetings! I found my 2003 996 4S on Pistonheads a couple of years ago but only recently felt the urge to dive into forums. Mainly because two warning lights (ABS & PSM) which came on and off from January this year (after discs and pads were replaced) are now permanently on - although without any obvious effect on performance except that there is no feedback from the brake pedal if I try an emergency stop. Diagnostics in October didn’t find anything but now point to the ABS pressure sensor. Local mechanic is struggling to source one but thinks it might be the same as that used by AUDI/VW which he can probably source. Porsche haven’t been forthcoming & told him to replace the ABS unit which will cost a fortune if it’s a Porsche exclusive part from Bosch. Has anyone else had this problem? Thx in advance.
Geoffbrand1 said:
Hi, Thanks for allowing me to join.
I've just posted General Gassing and my post seems to have disappeared.
Hi Geoff. You should have received an email explaining why your thread was deleted (check in your spam also). It will tell you wish of the Posting Rules have been broken.I've just posted General Gassing and my post seems to have disappeared.
In this case it is because we don't allow "what's it worth?" threads on the forums.
Ben Lowden said:
Welcome to PH! You can buy that exact car right now in the PH classifieds 
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450
Yes, I have seen this advert. However, as Brera and wife's car are staying, the budget for SW is in areas of 2k. Going to the seller with such a low offer would be unforgivable 😉https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450
Klobberman said:
Greetings! I found my 2003 996 4S on Pistonheads a couple of years ago but only recently felt the urge to dive into forums. Mainly because two warning lights (ABS & PSM) which came on and off from January this year (after discs and pads were replaced) are now permanently on - although without any obvious effect on performance except that there is no feedback from the brake pedal if I try an emergency stop. Diagnostics in October didn’t find anything but now point to the ABS pressure sensor. Local mechanic is struggling to source one but thinks it might be the same as that used by AUDI/VW which he can probably source. Porsche haven’t been forthcoming & told him to replace the ABS unit which will cost a fortune if it’s a Porsche exclusive part from Bosch. Has anyone else had this problem? Thx in advance.
Welcome to PH! I'd recommend posting in our 911 forum for advice on this here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...J3zza said:
Ben Lowden said:
Welcome to PH! You can buy that exact car right now in the PH classifieds https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450
Yes, I have seen this advert. However, as Brera and wife's car are staying, the budget for SW is in areas of 2k. Going to the seller with such a low offer would be unforgivable ??https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450
oakdale said:
J3zza said:
Ben Lowden said:
Welcome to PH! You can buy that exact car right now in the PH classifieds https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450
Yes, I have seen this advert. However, as Brera and wife's car are staying, the budget for SW is in areas of 2k. Going to the seller with such a low offer would be unforgivable ??https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14313450Russ_T_Nuts said:
Hi,
I think I've got an issue with the headlights on my Seat Alhambra (VW Sharan with a Seat badge on it basically) and I wanted to post about it to get some advice if possible, but I couldn't see a relevant section for it. Could you please point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
Welcome to PH! I'd recommend posting in our Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW forum here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...I think I've got an issue with the headlights on my Seat Alhambra (VW Sharan with a Seat badge on it basically) and I wanted to post about it to get some advice if possible, but I couldn't see a relevant section for it. Could you please point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
IGGI69 said:
Hi fellow Piston heads , I'm new to the pistonhead family . I've just bought my first Toyota GT86 trd D4 . So look at meeting others with GT86. To see what mods people have done . ICE is my first thing . The sound is not the best and I like my music .
Welcome! You could post in our Toyota forum here https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...And come along to some of our events to meet other PHers https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-general/piston...
avarley said:
11Hi I need to get advert alerts on a particular car model - Porsche 911 (991 - TARGA) - I've emailed Piston Heads but have not had a response, can anyone help please? THX
Welcome to PH! Once you've performed a search, there's a 'save this search' button in the search navigation. This will create a saved search and email alerts are daily by default.
You can change the frequency on your saved search page here under the Buy menu https://www.pistonheads.com/account/savedsearches
We have a keywords field where I've added 'targa' here for this example https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/search?keywords=ta...
chaos9110 said:
Hia Peeps,
New to this site, I am the proud owner of a 981 GT4
Came on to see whats going on and to seek advice in the future upgrades.
If anyone has a place at the RS day at Oulton in early march I would love to take it
Cheers
Hi Chaos, a new GT4 is something to be proud of.New to this site, I am the proud owner of a 981 GT4
Came on to see whats going on and to seek advice in the future upgrades.
If anyone has a place at the RS day at Oulton in early march I would love to take it
Cheers
There is a boxster and cayman forum here which has many threads about the GT4 and upgrades:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&...
Hello Ben. I and my late husband used to go to the Sunday lunchtime pub meets with likeminded TVR owners. So, you’re my first port of call with the query I have.
I’ve had my late husband’s Chimera 4.0 convertible in the garage for over 20 years. It’s also had a custom made TVR cover over it as well. Immaculate condition and only 4270 miles on the clock.
Need your advice please. I know a very good mechanic who could get it started after charging the battery etc. Would it be best to do that and he then drives it to his workshop or have it transported to his workshop for a service and MOT?
If the mechanic was to drive it to his premises it would have to be taxed and insured etc but it obviously hasn’t got a valid MOT. So, would the transporter option be the best thing to do?
Trying to cover all my queries here. Who would you recommend please for insurance?
Re selling the car - I assume this site would be the best place to advertise it?
Thank you for your patience in reading my rather long post. And thank you in advance for any helpful info/tips that you think I would find useful.
Pinot said:
Hello Ben. I and my late husband used to go to the Sunday lunchtime pub meets with likeminded TVR owners. So, you’re my first port of call with the query I have.
I’ve had my late husband’s Chimera 4.0 convertible in the garage for over 20 years. It’s also had a custom made TVR cover over it as well. Immaculate condition and only 4270 miles on the clock.
Need your advice please. I know a very good mechanic who could get it started after charging the battery etc. Would it be best to do that and he then drives it to his workshop or have it transported to his workshop for a service and MOT?
If the mechanic was to drive it to his premises it would have to be taxed and insured etc but it obviously hasn’t got a valid MOT. So, would the transporter option be the best thing to do?
Trying to cover all my queries here. Who would you recommend please for insurance?
Re selling the car - I assume this site would be the best place to advertise it?
Thank you for your patience in reading my rather long post. And thank you in advance for any helpful info/tips that you think I would find useful.
If the car has been sat for a long time, it would likely be best to get it transported to the garage . And absolutely PH is the best place to sell a TVR in our classifieds. Depending on where you live I'm sure there would be a number of local PH dealers that would sell the car for you on a sale or return basis if you don't want the hassle of doing it yourself.
Thank you Ben for letting me join the forum .
I am new to the forum .
I have owned so many cars in the past .But now on my 36 th one
Mercedes W124 260E 1989
I live in Worcestershire with my wife .Engineer by trade .Full time fixer of old items .
But now on the conveyorbelt and waiting . Retired
Hope to be able to help other members on Pistonheads if its possible .
Thank youTrevor
I am new to the forum .
I have owned so many cars in the past .But now on my 36 th one
Mercedes W124 260E 1989
I live in Worcestershire with my wife .Engineer by trade .Full time fixer of old items .
But now on the conveyorbelt and waiting . Retired
Hope to be able to help other members on Pistonheads if its possible .
Thank youTrevor
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