1996 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
1 recalls — 1 complaints — 131 TSBs
04V601000 Dec 30, 2004
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTTOP STRUCTURE CATCH LEVER TENSION CAN EASE RESULTING IN A CRACK.
Consequence
THE SOFTTOP CAN INADVERTENTLY OPEN STARTLING THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROOF ALIGNMENT AND ROOF LOCKING PINS. IN ADDITION, THE TWO ROOF LOCKING MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. ALSO A NEW SENSOR SYSTEM WITHIN THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL PROVIDE AN IMPROVED CONTROL SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IF THE ROOF IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WHEN THE DRIVER DRIVES O... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Apr 25, 2015
I WORK AT A SMALL REPAIR FACILITY WHO SPECIALIZE IN FOREIGN CARS. I PERFORMED WORK ON MY CUSTOMERS 1996 911 CAB. THE HORN WAS BLOWING ALL THE TIME, MY CUSTOMER REMOVED THE FUSE AND ASKED ME TO CHECK THE PROBLEM. I REMOVED THE AIR BAG AND FOUND THE RUBBER INSULATOR HAD BROKEN AND THE RETAINING FRAM... Read more
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET
131 manufacturer communications from 114 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 37 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 16 |
| 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 3 |
No. D8
Feb 2, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
PIWIS2401f
Feb 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.008
PIWIS2302s
Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 35-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
No. 32-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
No. 33-23
Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
PIWIS2302r
Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q
Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
PIWIS2302p
Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654
Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
PIWIS2302h
Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g
Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
PIWIS2302f
Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e
Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d
Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C
Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
PIWIS2302b
Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
PIWIS2302a
Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314
Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 16-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 17-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 18-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 19-23
Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 2313
Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5
Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. D647
Aug 25, 2023
061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. 14-23
Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as
Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
PIWIS2301ar
Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
PIWIS2301aq
Jul 12, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
PIWIS2301ap
Jul 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
PIWIS2301ao
Jul 4, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 2311
Jun 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
No. 02-23-1
Mar 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
No. D4a
Mar 16, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
PIWIS2301k
Feb 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
No. 2303
Feb 14, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
No. 04-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
No. 03-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
No. 05-23
Feb 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
No. 2234
Dec 8, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
No. 17D4a
Dec 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
No. 1758.4
Nov 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
PIWIS2202b
Nov 18, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022
PIWIS2201au
Sep 30, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
PIWIS2201at
Sep 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050
PIWIS2201as
Sep 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
No. D615
Sep 19, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
PIWIS2201ar
Sep 16, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040
No. 1804.1
Aug 30, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
PIWIS2201an
Aug 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
No. 35-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.
No. 36-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.
No. 31-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 33-22
Jul 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.
No. 1801.4
Mar 30, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
No. D599
Mar 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the valve spring. Part numbers affected are PAB109623 and 958109623.
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 61-21
Aug 31, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
No. 60-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
No. 59-21
Aug 31, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
No. D13.2
Jun 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.
No. 52-21
Apr 19, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
No. D4a
Mar 30, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Historical information on Porsche product evolution.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
No. 13-21
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved C20 style engine oils for classic and new Porsche models since 1984.
PIWIS2102j
Mar 5, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on PIWIS Tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
No. 03-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all new and classic Porsche models 1984 and newer.
No. 07-21-1
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C30 engine oils for all new and Classic Porsche vehicles MY1984 and newer.
No. 08-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. 09-21
Mar 5, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles MY 1984 and newer.
No. D536
Dec 11, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on parts withdrawal of closed workshop campaign parts.
No. 53-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche vehicles.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 54-20
Dec 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved A40 style engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.
No. 2000
Oct 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Advanced Technical information on a NVH Lubrication kit.
No. 33-20
Sep 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
PIWIS2001ac
Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on PIWIS Tester III Online Update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
PIWIS2001v
Jun 25, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information on new PIWIS tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
Charging lockup
Jun 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
No. 19-20
Jun 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.
No. D4a
Jun 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. D4a
Jun 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Document showing the evolution of Porsche Vehicles since 1948.
No. 16-20
May 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
No. 16-20
May 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved A40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
122-M8J3B-05
Apr 22, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C40 engine oils for all Porsche models since 1984.
122-F4J4K-04
Mar 23, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models.
122-V4J2F-03
Feb 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining PIWIS tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
122-H6D8D-03
Feb 5, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin outlining new PIWIS tester update 39.100.030 & .035
122-S7K8Z-02
Jan 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-S7K8Z-02
Jan 30, 2020
200000 WHEELS
List of approved A40 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-Z2X7A-02
Jan 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-T9S3B-02
Jan 30, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles since 1984.
122-T6A9F-02
Jan 7, 2020
200000 WHEELS
Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.
122-T6A9F-02
Jan 7, 2020
220000 SEATS
Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in Recall and workshop campaigns.
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PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET across all model years (1995–2003).
5
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths