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Overview This guide provides troubleshooting steps for common Heating, Ventilati
Overview This guide provides troubleshooting steps for electrical and instrument
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help identify and repair susp
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help diagnose and resolve bra
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help diagnose and resolve aut
Overview This troubleshooting guide is tailored for the Porsche 944 3.0L S2 (198
Overview This guide provides a systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving c
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help identify and repair fuel
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help identify and resolve coo
Overview The transaxle is a critical component of the Porsche 944 2.5L NA (1982–
Overview This procedure outlines the recommended sealants for maintenance and re
Overview The following list details the option codes specific to the Porsche 944
Overview The Periodic Maintenance Schedule for the Porsche 944 3.0L S2 (1989–199
Overview The oil pressure relief valve in the Porsche 944 3.0L S2 (1989–1991) re
Overview The cylinder head tightening sequence and torque specifications procedu
Overview This procedure outlines how to troubleshoot and replace the oxygen (O2)
Overview This procedure outlines how to troubleshoot and test the DME temperatur
Overview This procedure outlines how to troubleshoot and test the coolant temper
Overview This procedure outlines how to bench test the oil pressure sender for a
Overview The oil pressure gauge and sensor in all Porsche 944 variants with an 8
Overview This fuse list details the electrical fuse assignments for the Porsche
Overview The Early 944 Fuse List (pre-1985.5) provides a detailed mapping of the
Overview The oil pressure relief valve in the Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L, 1989–1991) i
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for removing, rebuilding, and install
Overview This guide details the procedure for installing the transaxle on all Po
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for removing the transaxle from all P
Overview This procedure outlines how to check, repair, and replace the shift lev
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to change the manual transaxle fluid
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to replace the clutch slave cylinder
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to replace the clutch master cylinder
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the clutch on all Porsche
Overview This procedure outlines how to check the clutch disc wear on all Porsch
Overview This guide explains how to safely lift a Porsche 944 (8-valve engine) a
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to safely remove Allen head and Chees
Overview This procedure outlines how to check, replace, and adjust the speed and
Overview This procedure outlines how to replace the spark plugs on all Porsche 9
Overview This guide outlines the steps to diagnose a no-spark condition in the i
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the ignition switch on all
Overview This procedure tests the ignition switch and its wiring to the starter
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the idle control motor (al
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to adjust the idle speed on all Porsc
Overview This procedure helps diagnose fuel system leakdown issues in the Porsch
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove, clean, and replace the fue
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to replace the fuel pump on all Porsc
Overview This procedure checks the fuel pump delivery rate on the Porsche 944 (8
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the fuel pressure regulato
Overview This procedure outlines how to create a Metric-to-SAE adapter for using
Overview This procedure outlines how to check the fuel pressure in the Porsche 9
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and install the fuel inject
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the fuel filter on all Por
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the distributor cap and ro
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the air filter housing and a
Overview This procedure guides you through installing the air filter housing and
Overview This procedure sets the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine) to Top Dead Center
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the oil pump from all Porsc
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install a new or refurbished oil p
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the oil pressure sending u
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the oil pan gasket on all
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the oil cooler seals on a
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the oil pan on all the Pors
Overview This procedure outlines how to change the engine oil filter on all Pors
Overview This procedure outlines how to change the engine oil on all Porsche 944
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installi
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install a flywheel lock on all the
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and install the exhaust sys
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for installing an 8-valve engine in a
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to remove the engine from all Porsche
Overview This procedure outlines how to replace the motor mounts on all Porsche
Overview Installing a crank scraper on all Porsche 944 variants (8-valve engine)
Overview This procedure replaces the rear crankshaft oil seal on all Porsche 944
Overview This procedure replaces the front crankshaft oil seal on all Porsche 94
Overview This procedure guides you through draining, filling, and venting the co
Overview This guide details the steps to install the radiator on all Porsche 944
Overview This guide details the steps to remove the radiator from all Porsche 94
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the thermofan switch on al
Overview This procedure outlines how to replace the thermostat in all Porsche 94
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the water pump on all Pors
Overview This procedure outlines how to check and adjust the tension of the cams
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the camshaft (timing) belt
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install the camshaft (timing) belt
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the camshaft assembly from
Overview This procedure outlines how to bench test the oil pressure sending unit
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the camshaft assembly oil
Overview This guide provides general information, maintenance intervals, and par
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the balance shaft oil seal
Overview This procedure outlines how to install the balance shaft sprockets and
Overview Checking and adjusting the balance shaft belt tension on the Porsche 94
Overview Installing the balance shaft belt on the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine) i
Overview Removing the balance shaft belt on the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine) is
Overview The balance shaft belt in the Porsche 944 (9-valve engine) works with t
Overview This guide addresses common turn signal issues on the Porsche 944 (8-va
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the gauge cluster from a Po
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for removing and installing the start
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove the gauge cluster from all Porsch
Overview This procedure helps diagnose issues with the starter on a Porsche 944
Overview This procedure explains how to manually calculate the tire circumferenc
Overview This procedure helps you calculate your Porsche 944’s speedometer
Overview This procedure helps diagnose and fix issues with the rear hatch defros
Overview The oxygen (O2) sensor in the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine) measures the
Overview This procedure outlines how to repair a faulty odometer in all Porsche
Overview This procedure lubricates the headlight operating mechanism on the Pors
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove, clean, and reinstall the h
Overview This guide outlines the operation and repair of the headlight motor cir
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the DME (Digital Motor Elec
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install the DME (Digital Motor Ele
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the chip in the DME (Digit
Overview The cruise control system in the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine configurat
Overview This procedure guides you through removing and replacing the clock, cig
Overview This procedure helps diagnose and resolve excessive battery discharge i
Overview This procedure addresses leaks in the battery tray of a Porsche 944 (8-
Overview The Battery Checks procedure for the Porsche 944 (8-valve engine varian
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to replace the alternator on all Pors
Overview This procedure guides you through bypassing the alarm system on all Por
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the rear wheel bearing on
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the rear wheel bearings on
Overview This procedure outlines how to check, adjust, repack, and replace the f
Overview This procedure guides you through removing, replacing, and indexing the
Overview This guide addresses two common turn signal issues on the Porsche 944 S
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting and r
Overview This procedure tests the oxygen (O2) sensor on the Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L
Overview This procedure tests the DME temperature sensor on the Porsche 944 S2 (
Overview This procedure tests the coolant temperature gauge and sensor on the Po
Overview This procedure replaces the fuel delivery and return lines on the Porsc
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and install the rear sway b
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and install the front sway
Overview This guide provides an overview of suspension dynamics and upgrade opti
Overview Replacing worn shocks on your Porsche 944 (8-valve engine configuration
Overview This procedure replaces the power steering rack on a Porsche 944 (8-val
Overview This procedure guides you through rebuilding the power steering rack on
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the power steering pump on
Overview This procedure outlines how to inspect the brake system on your Porsche
Overview This guide helps diagnose and fix issues with the electric windows on y
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the plastic gears in the su
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the gauge cluster from a Por
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and replace the front strut
Overview This guide details the steps to install Constant Velocity (CV) joints a
Overview This guide outlines the steps to remove the Constant Velocity (CV) join
Overview This guide provides general information and maintenance procedures for
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to install the Constant Velocity (CV)
Overview This guide outlines the procedure to remove the Constant Velocity (CV)
Overview The CV (Constant Velocity) joint boots on your Porsche 944 (8-valve eng
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the front control arm on a
Overview This procedure guides you through inspecting and replacing the brake ro
Overview This procedure adjusts the parking brake on all Porsche 944 variants wi
Overview This procedure outlines how to replace the brake master cylinder on all
Overview This procedure replaces old brake fluid and bleeds the brake system to
Overview This guide covers checking the thickness of brake pads and replacing th
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cam/val
Overview This procedure tests and troubleshoots the electrical components of the
Overview This procedure covers the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of the
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove and install stone guards on
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the steering wheel on
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the rear speakers in all Po
Overview This procedure explains how to remove and install the door panels on a
Overview This procedure explains how to adjust the sunroof slip clutch on a Pors
Overview This procedure details how to remove and install the air conditioning (
Overview This procedure outlines how to evacuate and recharge the air conditioni
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the door panel on a P
Overview This guide covers the replacement of the stereo head unit and speakers
Overview This procedure outlines how to replace the rear hatch struts on all Por
Overview This procedure addresses squeaking or rattling noises from the rear hat
Overview This guide outlines the process for properly painting a Porsche 944 (8-
Overview This procedure helps you identify the paint codes for your Porsche 944
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for removing and installing the nose
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the exterior side mir
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the hood struts on all Por
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the hood insulation on a Por
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the hood crest on the
Overview This guide explains how the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Overview This procedure explains how to remove and replace the heater core in a
Overview This procedure provides troubleshooting steps and repairs for the Porsc
Overview This procedure explains how to safely remove and reinstall the door pan
Overview This procedure covers the removal, installation, and adjustment of the
Overview Replacing the dashboard in a Porsche 944 (8-valve engine variants, 1985
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the dashboard in a Porsche
Overview This procedure helps you identify the correct paint codes for your Pors
Overview This guide helps you identify the interior color codes for all the Pors
Overview This procedure repairs the cargo cover (rear shade) on a Porsche 944 (8
Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for removing the front bu
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install a radiator in your Porsche
Overview This procedure outlines the installation of the DME (Digital Motor Elec
Overview This guide walks you through removing the oil pan on a Porsche 944 S2 w
Overview This guide walks you through installing the transaxle on a Porsche 944
Overview This guide provides a detailed list of the fuses in the central electri
Overview This guide details the removal of the camshaft assembly from a Porsche
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to install the camshaft assembly on t
Overview This guide explains how to test the Air Flow Meter (AFM) on your Porsch
Overview So, you’re eyeing a Porsche 944 S2 — great choice! It’s a sweet spot in
Overview This procedure replaces the camshaft chain and tensioner on the Porsche
Overview This procedure explains how to check and adjust the tension of the cams
Overview This procedure walks you through removing the camshaft timing belt on a
Overview This procedure replaces the camshaft (timing) belt on your Porsche 944
Overview The camshaft belt (also referred to as the timing belt) is a critical c
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the balance shaft oil seals on a
Overview This procedure guides you through installing the balance shaft sprocket
Overview This guide explains how to check and adjust the tension of the balance
Overview This procedure guides you through installing the balance shaft belt on
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the balance shaft belt on a
Overview This guide covers the balance shaft belt for the Porsche 944 S2 with it
1982 Model Year Paint Codes Standard Colors Codes Mocca Black LM 9 V Gabun Gray
Overview Issues with oil pressure readings often stem from a faulty oil pressure
Overview This guide explains how to locate, install, and use the towing eye on a
Overview This guide covers the sealants approved by Porsche for use on the Porsc
Overview This guide explains the option codes for the Porsche 944 S2 with its 3.
Overview This guide explains how to safely lift your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine
Overview This guide walks you through building a camera bar for your Porsche 944
Overview This procedure explains how to remove Allen head and Cheesehead bolts f
Overview This troubleshooting guide assists Porsche 944 3.0L S2 (1989–1991) owne
Overview This guide provides troubleshooting steps for common electrical and ins
Overview This guide provides troubleshooting steps for diagnosing and resolving
Overview This guide helps you identify and fix common automatic transmission iss
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help identify and address man
Overview This guide helps you identify and fix common clutch issues on your Pors
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help diagnose and resolve fue
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help diagnose and resolve coo
Overview This troubleshooting guide is designed to help diagnose and resolve eng
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the rear wheel bearing on the al
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the rear wheel bearings on
Overview This procedure guides you through checking, adjusting, repacking, and r
Overview This guide walks you through removing, replacing, and reindexing the to
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the rear sway bar on
Overview This procedure guides you through removing and installing the front swa
Overview This guide explains how your Porsche 944 S2’s suspension works and offe
Overview Replacing worn-out shocks on your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine) can tran
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the power steering rack on your
Overview This procedure guides you through resealing the power steering rack on
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the power steering pump on
Overview Maintaining the Constant Velocity (CV) joints on your Porsche 944 S2 (1
Overview This procedure helps you inspect the CV joint boots on your Porsche 944
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the control arm on your Porsche
General Information for Porsche 944 S2 Control Arms Control Arm Type Alloy contr
Overview This guide explains how to inspect and replace the brake rotors on your
Overview This procedure adjusts the parking brake on your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L e
Overview This procedure walks you through replacing the brake master cylinder on
Overview This procedure replaces the brake fluid in your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L en
Overview This guide explains how to check the thickness of brake pads and replac
Overview Checking the brake system on your Porsche 944 S2 is a key part of keepi
Overview This guide walks you through removing, rebuilding, and reinstalling the
Overview This guide explains how to check, repair, and replace the shift lever a
Overview This procedure outlines how to change the manual transaxle fluid in you
Overview This guide helps you identify and understand the transaxle in your Pors
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the clutch master cylinder on a
Overview This procedure helps you measure the wear on the clutch disc of your Po
Overview This guide helps you figure out why the electric windows in your Porsch
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the plastic gears in the sunroof
Overview This guide helps you test and troubleshoot the sunroof components on yo
Overview This guide covers the operation, troubleshooting, and repair of the sun
Overview This procedure guides you through removing and installing stone guards
Overview This procedure explains how to remove and install the steering wheel on
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the rear speakers in your P
Overview This guide is tailored for replacing the stereo head unit and speakers
Overview This procedure replaces the rear hatch struts on your Porsche 944 S2 (3
Overview This procedure addresses a squeaking or rattling rear hatch on your Por
Overview This guide details how to paint a Porsche 944 S2 with its 3.0L engine.
Overview This guide walks you through removing and installing the nose/header pa
Overview This guide explains how to remove and install the exterior side mirror
Overview This procedure replaces the hood struts on your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L en
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the old hood insulation from
Overview This procedure guides you through removing and installing the hood cres
Overview This guide walks you through removing and replacing the clock, cigarett
Overview This guide walks you through removing and replacing the heater core in
Overview This guide helps you diagnose and fix issues with the air conditioning
Overview This guide walks you through removing, installing, and adjusting the ex
Overview Replacing the dashboard in your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine) is a manag
Overview This guide provides the exterior paint codes for the Porsche 944 S2 wit
Overview This guide lists the interior color codes for all the Porsche 944 S2 wi
Overview This procedure guides you through repairing the cargo cover on all your
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove the front bumper cover on all Por
Overview This guide explains how to reset the air bag warning light on all Porsc
Overview This procedure is tailored for testing the airbag system on the Porsche
Overview This guide helps you identify and fix common electrical and instrument
Overview This procedure explains how to remove and install the starter motor on
Overview This procedure tests the starter on your Porsche 944 S2 with its 3.0L e
Overview This guide explains how to manually calculate the speed of a Porsche 94
Overview This guide is designed for Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine) owners to calcu
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Overview This procedure guides you through repairing the odometer on your Porsch
Overview This procedure lubricates the headlight operating mechanism on your Por
Overview This guide covers the headlight motor circuit for the Porsche 944 S2 wi
Overview This guide details the removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of the hea
Overview This procedure outlines the removal of the DME (Digital Motor Electroni
Overview This procedure guides you through installing a new chip in the DME (Dig
Overview This guide covers the maintenance and repair of the cruise control syst
Overview This procedure helps you measure the battery discharge rate on your Por
Overview This guide explains how to fix a leaking battery tray on your Porsche 9
Overview This procedure helps you inspect and test the battery in your Porsche 9
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the alternator on your Porsche 9
Overview This procedure explains how to bypass the alarm system on a Porsche 944
Overview This guide explains how to check, replace, and adjust the speed and ref
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the spark plugs on your Por
Overview This guide helps you diagnose a no-spark condition in your Porsche 944
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the ignition switch on your Pors
Overview This guide helps you test the ignition switch and its wiring on your Po
Overview This procedure replaces the idle control motor (also called the idle st
Overview This procedure helps you diagnose why your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine)
Overview This procedure guides you through removing, cleaning, and replacing the
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the fuel pump on your Porsche 94
Overview This procedure checks how much fuel the pump delivers in 30 seconds on
Overview This procedure provides general information about the fuel pressure reg
Overview This guide shows you how to make a custom adapter to connect a non-metr
Overview This procedure checks the fuel pressure in your Porsche 944 S2’s 3.0L e
Overview This guide helps you troubleshoot and fix fuel level indication issues
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and install the fuel injectors an
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to replace the fuel filter on a Porsc
Overview This guide explains how to test and troubleshoot the DME relay on a Por
Overview This procedure outlines how to remove and replace the distributor cap a
Overview This guide explains how the Air Flow Meter (AFM), also called the Air F
Overview This guide explains how to remove and install the wastegate on a Porsch
Overview This guide walks you through replacing a turbocharger, such as the K27,
Overview This procedure explains how to fabricate and install shims for the wast
Overview This procedure guides you through setting the engine of your Porsche 94
Overview This procedure walks you through replacing the oil pressure sending uni
Overview This procedure replaces the oil pan gasket on your Porsche 944 S2 with
Overview This procedure replaces the oil cooler seals on a Porsche 944 S2 with a
Overview This procedure outlines how to change the engine oil and filter on a Po
Overview This procedure installs a flywheel lock on your Porsche 944 S2’s 3.0L e
Overview This guide walks you through removing and installing the exhaust system
Overview This guide walks you through installing the 3.0L engine in your Porsche
Overview This guide walks you through removing the 3.0L engine from your Porsche
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the motor mounts on your Porsche
Overview This procedure guides you through removing the cylinder head and head g
Overview This procedure guides you through installing a new cylinder head and he
Overview Installing a crank scraper on your Porsche 944 S2 (3.0L engine) is a gr
Overview This procedure replaces the front crankshaft oil seal on your Porsche 9
Overview This procedure replaces the rear oil seal (commonly called the rear mai
Overview This procedure explains how to drain, fill, and vent the coolant system
Overview This procedure outlines the steps to remove the radiator from your Pors
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the thermofan switch on you
Overview This procedure covers the replacement of the thermostat on a Porsche 94
Overview This procedure guides you through replacing the water pump on your Pors
The original Porsche 944 was powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre inline-f
Overview This guide outlines the procedure for installing the camshaft assembly
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the clutch slave cylinder and bl
Overview This guide covers removing the transaxle from a Porsche 944 S2 with a 3
Overview This guide walks you through removing and installing the oil pump on yo
Overview This guide walks you through replacing the clutch on a Porsche 944 S2 w
Porsche introduced the 16-valve head in the mid- to late-1980s to improve breath
