About Dave Ward Expertise I`ve been restoring and driving my own 356`s for over 35 years. I`m not a professional mechanic but after all these years can pretty much put a 356 together with my eyes closed. I find there is very little help out there for the 356 hobbiest, so I decided to sign up and share my knowledge. I`ll do my darndest to help out with your questions and if I don`t know the answer, I`ll search as hard as I can to find it for you.
Like I said, I`m not a professional but can certainly relate to your frustrations and problems that sometimes come with restoring one of these little beauties.
Question Recently I bought 2002 Porsche 996 turbo with PCM(personal communication management)and NAV system through ebay. After getting my car, I had the battery changed. However, the PCM and Nav system doesnot work until I should enter two sets of code. The problem is that I donot have these codes on hand and I also cannot reach the seller now(I doubt he still had these numbers). What should I do now? According to my knowledge, buying a new one is very expensive. Thank you for your adivse.
ie This car was shipped to Asia where I live.
Answer Harrison,
I don't know if this is true for your PCM and NAV, but over the years similar "secret" codes could be obtained from your local dealer and his/her contacts at the factory. I'm sure you'll have to prove you are the legitimate owner and you may have to pay for this "service"...but the dealer's where I'd go first.
