EVERYTHING WRONG WITH MY 1990 PORSCHE 944 S2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2020
- In this video we'll go through all the littly niggly things that are wrong with the Pedal Loud 944 buuut more importantly we'll also look at the things that are right about it and the little things that are loved!
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0:22 - Overview of Issues and Positive Aspects
1:01 - Issues with the Immobilizer Key
1:22 - Positive Aspects: Steering Wheel and Other Features
1:56 - Common Problems and Solutions
2:18 - Interior Features and Condition Assessment
2:58 - Examination of Exterior and Mechanical Parts
3:56 - Overview of Tires and Wheels
5:08 - Review of Electrical Functions and Components
7:02 - Engine Check and Maintenance Insights
9:03 - Exterior Original Features and Aesthetic Details
12:56 - Dashboard and Control Features - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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just picked up my 87 944S and drove it home 5 hours. Even though there are issues to sort out I had an absolute blast driving it. Cruise control works great. Pulls strong even in 5th gear, despite having ancient spark plug wires. Love the responsiveness of the throttle, brakes and steering. Love the austerity and quality of the interior. Drove it alongside my 94 BMW 840, and the 944 got all the looks.
You've basically bought the exact level of 944 I'm looking for right now! A couple of little scrapes so you're not afraid to use it, but mechanically sound and with some nice little bonuses. I'd like a black interior, but otherwise, very jealous! Keep the vids coming, they're very helpful!
Ah! Great stuff! Hope you manage to find one. Great great cars. Yeh, my turbo had a black interior, I didn't mind it but do prefer the lighter cooler as it makes it feel a bit more spacious. I still have lots of niggles to sort but getting there slowly. It's a bit difficult this time of year with poor weather etc. Hope you manage to find something, keep us updated here! Cheers.
Hi Damo I have a black 944 s2 a 1992 registered bridge spoiler model, owned it for 9 1/2 years, its been side lined due to a head gasket failure over a year ago!
Your video was a tonic for me.
I have been amassing tools and parts to fix my car. I have also had a 924 lux 2.0 which I loved.
I too looked to the 3.2 boxster S and amusingly I really like the rainforest green with tan interior aesthetic! Keep the 944 videos coming thank you!
Ha ha. Love it. I didn't mind the Boxster colour that much. It was certainly rare but did look like a british racing green copy. Shame about your S2. Hopefully you can sort it soon. There will definitely be more 944 vids coming. I've done a few of the niggle fixing so hopefully a video about those will be out soon. Cheers and thanks for watching.
Love my 944S2 Cab - had him for 15 years now & will never sell, just too much fun. Mine has the 17" CUP wheels from a 968, teardrop mirrors & the clock is just as foggy as yours :-)
Oh brilliant. I do like the cup wheels and the 968 mirrors. Nice upgrades to keep the car fresh. My clock I can no longer report is foggy or dull. It now works amazingly and is illuminated! More project 944 updates will be coming to the channel on 23rd Jan. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
Turbo twist wheels on these 944s look amazing! If I get another S2, I will be going for the turbo twists :)
They certainly give it a fresher and more modern appearance for sure.
Really not much considering the age, incredible how some features are still in such a good condition
Yeh, very well made really. It certainly belies the age and mileage but is still an old car!
Nice video, filming a 944 video myself and wanted to see what others said.
Nice one, good luck! We have a few 944 vids on here!
Nice review mate - as always. How does it drive?
Cheers buddy, it's pretty good for a old gal! Heavy steering, pedals, almost tank like. It's old school Porsche with pretty decent handling considering the miles.
Hi! Do you know if and how this immobilizer can be deactivated ? Such a device once kept me off purchasing a 968. Thanks for sharing what you might know about this topic. Best 928, 944 and 968 wishes from Taiwan
Hi, not sure to be honest. I'm sure anything is possible. You just need to find someone who's capable enough to do it. Or just buy a new immobiliser key if you have the code for it. Thanks for watching.
I don't know if it was a variation for American models, but there are four more parking lights on mine, on the sides. I think they look good, and turn on with the fog lights as well.
Interesting Ed, did not realise they were different. Thanks for watching.
There are lots of differences in the lights for the US models...... the Federally mandated orange side marker lights are just one. The US cars use the double sized lights next the the registration plate a brake/stop lights, in all other markets they are fog lights......etc.....
Hey brother, your car is still a beauty! I’m a long-time owner of a ‘90 Baltic blue cabriolet. Hmmmmm….but, your steering wheel is on the wrong side. That’s pretty niggly, if you ask me!
Ha Ha Ha! True, if you're driving in the wrong part of the world :-)
@@damos_cars you made my morning! That was a funny response!
Never push that odometer reset button. I had to replace the entire instrument cluster because the odo quite working!
Top Tip!
How you getting on with the apr map on the TT?
Yeh, its good. TT still getting used. Does it all but just with not quite the same driving feel as the 944.
@@damos_cars totally get that. If I could get my R5 GTT back I’d be over the moon.
What is the red light you can see on the console flashing next to the gear stick?
Immobilser
@@damos_cars My 944s2 has a draw on the battery and it lost a volt in one week when the car is not running. The light flashes when the car is running. The central locking doesn't work. I'm scratching my head trying to figure out the draw is coming from. Should the red light be flashing when the engine is running? The switch next to it with the key legend on it does nothing. What's going on here?
@@jamescruickshank1489 sounds like you have a few things going on. I don’t have the 944 anymore but from what I recall the immobiliser light would stop flashing when running. Do you have or use an immobiliser sounds like you don’t in which case the old light still flicking could be culprit but it would take ages to drain a battery. The central locking most commonly likely to be the control unit (cigarette sized box clips under steering column) or the door rods (see my other vid for how to change those). Other culprits could be the stereo, under bonnet light remaining on or boot light. One way to check is to measure the amperage at the battery and remove each fuse one at a time to see which one causes a change. Good luck 🤞.
@@damos_cars I will try that thanks
@@damos_cars I forgot to mention the interior light doesn't go on or off when entering and exiting the car. I can switch it on so it is working. I thought I might replace the central locking switch as I ordered one for £24
didn't the last 944S2's come with airbag steering wheels....?
They did but I don't think for the UK market, US only. Even the first UK 968s didn't come with airbags...
That was an original steering wheel for 1990 in the UK? In the US, they all had airbag wheels from 1987 on.
Yeh very true. Not sure why the airbag didn't make it to the UK, shame really.
@@damos_cars You saved 50-100lbs! For this reason, i think the 1986 944 turbos were the best in the US. They were pre-airbags and pre-ABS. They were significantly lighter and had a more attractive steering wheel and a deeper rear wheel offset.
I Need to find me another 86 turbo :|
Good point! Weight saving is important... the space saver spare weights a ton! ha ha
No, still hate that steering wheel
Hee hee, fair enough!
So change it !!!!