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Where is the fuel pump located in the Porsche Boxster?
Answer: The fuel pump in the Porsche Boxster is located under the battery. It is therefore necessary to remove it in order to access this component. In case i... read all

Posted on 11-06-2023
What are the dashboard indicators of the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: In the instrument panel of the Porsche Cayenne, all the standard warning lights that are usually present in all modern cars regardless of the model ar... read all

Posted on 7-06-2023
How much does it cost to replace the IMS bearing of a Porsche 997?
Answer: The cost of this component is very high and it's easy to end up paying around 900 euros for it. However, it is possible to find this part used online,... read all

Posted on 4-05-2023
Where is the battery of the Porsche Cayenne 2019?
Answer: The battery in your 2019 Porsche Cayenne is located in a rather unusual location. In fact, it is not located inside the engine compartment as in most ... read all

Posted on 22-03-2023
What problems does the Porsche Cayman have?
Answer: The most frequent problems of the Porsche Cayman are of a mechanical nature and concern difficulty in engaging the gears and excessive steering vibrat... read all

Posted on 19-02-2023
How much does the first MOT cost for the Porsche Macan?
Answer: The total cost of the first service of your Porsche Macan is around 310 euros. As indicated by Porsche itself, it must be carried out after having tra... read all

Posted on 18-02-2023
Where are the cigarette lighter fuses located in a Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: The Porsche Cayenne cigarette lighter fuses are found in the fuse box located on the right-hand dashboard in the car's passenger compartment; fuse num... read all

Posted on 8-01-2023
How much does the Porsche Macan service cost?
Answer: The total cost for the regular service of your Porsche Macan (year 2013-2021) is 900 euros. Furthermore, more complete interventions are also provided... read all

Posted on 14-12-2022
How to fix Porsche Boxster IMS bearing failure?
Answer: In this guide, let's see the cause of IMS bearing failure and how to solve the malfunction of the first series Porsche Boxster; in particular, this be... read all

Posted on 3-12-2022
What is the location of the Porsche Macan s battery?
Answer: The battery on this type of car is not located in the engine compartment but rather in the trunk and to access it it is necessary to lift the loading ... read all

Posted on 29-11-2022
Where is the Porsche Macan battery located?
Answer: On this car the battery is located in the luggage compartment and more precisely it is located under the loading platform and to access it it is neces... read all

Posted on 24-11-2022
How much does it cost to replace the IMS bearing in the Porsche 911?
Answer: In the event that we need to replace the IMS bearing in the Porsche 911, an element also known as the intermediate shaft bearing, we will have to char... read all

Posted on 14-11-2022
What problems does the IMS bearing of the Porsche Boxster have?
Answer: On the Porsche Boxster, in particular on the 986 and 987 series, the IMS bearing was installed, i.e. the intermediate shaft support that operated the ... read all

Posted on 14-11-2022
What to do if you have problems with the Porsche Boxster IMS bearing?
Answer: One of the problems most encountered by the numerous owners of the Porsche Boxster (year 1996-2004) concerns the frequent breakages of the IMS bearing... read all

Posted on 12-11-2022
How much does it cost to replace the ignition lock on the Porsche Cayene E-Hybrid?
Answer: To be able to replace the ignition lock of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, you must consider a cost that includes labor and spare parts: the new lock wi... read all

Posted on 5-11-2022
How to emergency unlock the fuel flap on the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: In the event that when we go to open the fuel tank access flap, the flap does not unlock, it is possible to manually open it by accessing the rear tru... read all

Posted on 30-10-2022
What does the light in the trunk of the Porsche Boxster indicate?
Answer: When the boot warning light comes on in the Porsche Boxster's instrument panel, it means that the front hood is open. When this is closed correctly, t... read all

Posted on 17-10-2022
What is the problem with the IMS shaft bearing in the Porsche Boxster?
Answer: All versions of this Porsche Boxster model, as well as the previous model, may have malfunctions in the IMS shaft bearing, also known as the "intermed... read all

Posted on 16-10-2022
What should I do if I have an intermediate shaft problem (IMS) on the Porsche Boxster?
Answer: Most Porsche 911 Generation 996 models have this kind of problem. In general, the problem is due to a failure of an IMS bearing which causes debris to... read all

Posted on 19-09-2022
What to do if the Porsche Boxtster has an ims problem?
Answer: When there is a problem with the IMS on the Porsche Boxster, there are not many alternatives. Since these are very compact and powerful engines (see f... read all

Posted on 19-09-2022
What problems does the Porsche 911 997 have?
Answer: The main problem that has plagued this series and the previous (996) Porsche 911 is the IMS bearing. Often the entire engine had to be replaced due to... read all

Posted on 15-09-2022
How much does it cost to redo the engine of the Porsche 911?
Answer: The rebuilding of the Porsche 911 engine is an extremely complicated and rather expensive operation, given the car model in question. For this operati... read all

Posted on 26-08-2022
How do you replace the sidelight bulbs on the Porsche Cayman?
Answer: In order to replace the sidelight bulbs on the Porsche Cayman, you have to open the front hood so that you can loosen the screws that secure the headl... read all

Posted on 11-08-2022
How to solve the Porsche Macan key problem?
Answer: Let's see in this short and simple guide one of the most common problems of the Porsche Macan first series; in particular, malfunctions often occur wh... read all

Posted on 8-08-2022
How to replace the air filter in the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: Replacing the air filter in the Porsche Cayenne is very simple, the procedure is valid for both the right and left filters. Let's start by removing th... read all

Posted on 29-07-2022
When should a Porsche Cayman be serviced?
Answer: The Porsche Cayman needs a service every two years. The maintenance intervention must be anticipated if the 30,000km has been reached since the last s... read all

Posted on 9-07-2022
How much does the IMS bearing cost for a Porsche?
Answer: The IMS is the bearing of the intermediate shaft, and exists in single row (production up to mid-year 2000) and double row (production from mid-year 2... read all

Posted on 5-07-2022
What is the price of the Porsche Cayenne hybrid battery?
Answer: The price of the Porsche Cayenne hybrid battery varies from 250.00€ to 300.00€ for the battery alone plus the cost of labor which varies according... read all

Posted on 24-06-2022
How much does the Porsche 911 Targa 4S cost?
Answer: In its basic version, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S is available at the list price of 154,242 Euros. The price obviously rises significantly in relation to... read all

Posted on 2-06-2022
Where is the Porsche Cayenne battery located?
Answer: In the Porsche Cayenne the battery is not located in the engine compartment but is located under the driver's seat, this choice was desired by Porsche... read all

Posted on 2-06-2022
How much does it cost to change the IMS bearing on a Porsche 997?
Answer: The complete kit for changing the bearings and the keys for disassembly and reassembly costs about 750.00 euros. Then of course the manpower must be c... read all

Posted on 27-05-2022
How much is the cost of replacing the bearing (ims) on the Porsche?
Answer: Porsche intervened to make a change to the gearbox of some of its cars by replacing the intermediate bearing with a reinforced one, the cost of this m... read all

Posted on 29-04-2022
How many batteries are installed on the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: The Porsche Cayenne is generally equipped with a single battery located under the driver's seat. In some models a second battery is installed as an op... read all

Posted on 17-04-2022
What is the location of the battery in the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: The Porsche Cayenne's battery is in an unusual position relative to that of other cars. Instead of in the engine compartment or luggage compartment, i... read all

Posted on 13-04-2022
How do you remove a wheel from the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: Changing a Porsche Cayenne tire is very simple and requires no special tools. In fact, both with the vehicle service equipment and with a compressed a... read all

Posted on 11-04-2022
How do you change a punctured wheel on the Porsche Cayenne?
Answer: The replacement of the punctured tires of the Porsche Cayenne does not require special tools, as the car is equipped with all the repair systems. In f... read all

Posted on 8-04-2022
How much does a Porsche Cayenne service cost?
Answer: As this is a high-end passenger car model, a more demanding expense is naturally to be expected. The cost of servicing a Porsche Cayenne is 500 euros ... read all

Posted on 6-03-2022
Where is the Porsche Macan battery located?
Answer: The battery of the Porsche Macan is located inside the luggage compartment: in order to access the device, the spare wheel must be removed and then th... read all

Posted on 10-02-2022
What is the cost of replacing the ims bearing on the Porsche 911?
Answer: If you happen to have to replace the IMS bearing in one of the Porsche models from the late 90s to mid 2000s (such as 996, Boxster 987 etc.) the cost ... read all

Posted on 9-02-2022
Where is the Porsche Boxster air filter located?
Answer: To access the airbox of your Boxster you will need to remove the engine covers (in the rear of the car of course) and you will find the airbox on the ... read all

Posted on 21-01-2022
Service information on the Porsche Cayman?
Answer: On the Porsche Cayman the service is to be carried out once a year and costs around € 1000 for ordinary maintenance only, to which other figures for e... read all

Posted on 20-01-2022
Where is the Porsche Cayenne battery located?
Answer: The Porsche Cayenne's battery is located under the driver's seat. To access it, it is necessary to push it forward and lift the protective cover locat... read all

Posted on 3-01-2022
How much does it cost to rebuild the engine of a Porsche 997?
Answer: Rebuilding the engine of a normal car is already in itself a very important job both in terms of time and money. If we talk about a Porsche 997 then t... read all

Posted on 2-01-2022
Where is the Porsche Cayenne battery located?
Answer: The Porsche Cayenne's battery is not located in the engine compartment like most cars. In this model of car, the battery is located in the passenger c... read all

Posted on 20-12-2021
How many liters of engine oil do you need to put in the engine of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
Answer: Inside the engine of our Porsche 911 we will have to insert approximately 7.5 liters of engine oil. The most recommended oil for the engine in questio... read all

Posted on 25-08-2021
Where is the battery located on Porsche Cayenne mk2?
Answer: On the Porsche Cayenne mk2 the vehicle battery is not located under the hood as is usually the case, but is positioned under the driver's front seat. ... read all

Posted on 20-08-2021
Key does not work on Porsche Cayenne, what to do?
Answer: If your Cayenne key does not work, it means that you probably need to replace the battery, otherwise the problem lies in the car, perhaps in the lock ... read all

Posted on 11-08-2021
What does the hood release light on a Porsche Boxster mean?
Answer: When the front hood open warning light appears inside the instrument panel of our Porsche Boxster, the car wants to tell us that the front hood is ope... read all

Posted on 12-06-2021
Where is the battery located in the electric key of a Porsche Panamera?
Answer: The battery of the electric key of our Porsche Panamera is positioned inside the rear side of the key itself, and serves to power the key, so as to al... read all

Posted on 25-05-2021
How much does the electric motor for the front seat of a Porsche Cayenne cost?
Answer: The price of the electric scooter of the front seat of our Porsche Cayenne depends a lot on the condition in which the spare is found, but it is aroun... read all

Posted on 7-05-2021

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