More PIWIS information (rolling test mode) youtu.be/aZ551l9bbCcPorsche 991 PDK distance and speed sensor replacementJeff Richardson2025-09-21 | PDK distance and speed sensor change procedure for the Porsche 991.
The procedure shown leaves the transmission in the car and shows a simple method of obtaining lots of room to conduct the sensor replacement.
Video contents: 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Initial procedures 15:12 Lowering transmission 18:32 Removing fluid coolers and other items 26:13 Rear casing removal 36:35 Sensor removal and install 42:20 Rear casing install 50:50 Cooler install and lifting transmission 53:26 Final items, oil filling and calibration 57:24 Transmission mount bushing replacementUPDATED: 911 distance and speed sensor replacementJeff Richardson2025-06-21 | Updated video shows how to replace the PDK distance sensor or speed sensor without removal of transmission from car. Procedure is relevant for both the 991 and 997 platforms. Updated information is for the 991.
981 Boxster/Cayman servicing. PDK fluid change procedure at the end of video. youtu.be/f5FMuLzA89wJUMPS PDK distance and speed sensor reviews and testimonialsJeff Richardson2025-03-10 | JUMPS website: jumps-sensor.com
Transmission cooling youtu.be/vf4V15LggzQPorsche 981 belt tensioner and rollersJeff Richardson2024-05-06 | Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche 981 vibration damper (harmonic balancer) removalJeff Richardson2024-05-06 | Video shows how to remove the vibration damper from the Porsche 981. Procedure is very similar to that for the 991
Coolant drain, fill and bleeding youtu.be/OvUjpMgN1yk?si=u6qs-Q7jJVYmWlFaPorsche glovebox latch handle replacement and glovebox full disassembly.Jeff Richardson2024-04-21 | Video shows how to replace the glovebox handle / latch and also how to fully disassemble the glovebox. Applicable to the 981, 991 and 718 models.
Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonateWorlds Best DCT. Porsche PDK. How it works.......Part 2........Jeff Richardson2024-04-04 | Full description of how the worlds' best double clutch transmission works, the Porsche PDK. Part 2 of 2
Video Contents: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Lubrication and Cooling 8:35 Electrics 10:32 Valve Body
Video Contents 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Clutch diagrams 5:37 Clutch in transmission 9:25 Gearing basics 15:39 Gearing on transmission 19:45 DCT gearing arrangement diagrams 25:45 Gearing arrangement in transmission
Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche PDK calibration information. What they do and the pitfalls.Jeff Richardson2024-03-15 | This video describes the calibration routines that can be performed in PIWIS, what each specifically does, and how these can bite you if not careful. Applicable for the ZF 7 speed PDK transmissions fitted to Porsche sports cars.
Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche PDK fault analysis. Ambiguous and difficult to diagnose faults.Jeff Richardson2024-03-13 | Video describes common faults with the Porsche PDK transmission that are difficult to diagnose due to the Porsche flow charts giving an incorrect diagnosis.
911 distance sensor or speed sensor youtu.be/3HODu8L-W9wWhy is this Porsche engine so clever?Jeff Richardson2024-03-03 | Describes why the Porsche 981 engine is super easy to maintain and work on, and why what you've previously been told about this mid-engine car is a myth.
Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche DOES NOT want you to know this!!!Jeff Richardson2024-02-19 | Video shows what is really under the skin of a 911 when compared to a Boxster or Cayman. Also shows how a 911 costs less to produce than a Boxster or Cayman.
I had stripped the interior of the car to take a bunch of videos to help people work on their own cars. It was a rainy day so I thought I'd set up the camera and take a video of the entire cabin rebuild. About 5 hours of work time lapsed to about 5 minutes.
These cabins are a work of art. Beautifully constructed so they can be pulled apart and rebuilt over and over with no breakages, squeaks or rattles afterwards. There are so many screws and clips that hold everything together like an interconnected solid mass. Very different to how other car manufacturers build their cabins. A joy to work on. Hope you enjoy.
Video shows how to remove and install the seat belt from a 981 BoxsterPorsche 981 / 991 UpholsteryJeff Richardson2023-10-10 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows the construction and sewing required for the front seat covers from the Porsche 991 or 981DIY pad washer for peanutsJeff Richardson2023-08-24 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video describes how to make a polishing pad washer system that will clean your pads perfectly.Porsche 981 engine mountJeff Richardson2023-08-10 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Shows removal and install of the engine mount. Video was re-published with additional informationPorsche 986/996/987/997/981 coolant cap disassembly, cleaning and testingJeff Richardson2023-08-07 | Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche 981 Electrical distribution and fusesJeff Richardson2023-05-21 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows the electrical distribution including disassembly of the main fuse box and the individual fuse panels. The information is the same for the 981 Cayman and 991.BMW E70 X5 3.0sd catch can install. Provent 200Jeff Richardson2023-03-11 | Video shows my installation of the Provent 200 oil catch can. M57 diesel engine.
Video talks through some common PIWIS connection issues and also how to change customer specific settings.E70 X5 tailgate adjustment. Stop rattles and squeaksJeff Richardson2023-03-03 | Video describes how to reduce the rattles and squeaks in the tailgate.
Video contents 00:00 Overall description 02:50 Lower tailgate adjustment 03:57 Upper tailgate adjustment 08:34 LubricationBMW E70 M57 high pressure fuel pump removal, rebuild and bleedingJeff Richardson2023-03-03 | Video shows how to remove, rebuild and bleed the Bosch CP3 diesel high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) from the M57 engine from a BMW E70 3.0sd
Video contents: 00:00 Removal 10:24 Rebuild 22:59 BleedingStarter motor removal & rebuild. BMW E70 X5 3.0sdJeff Richardson2023-03-02 | Video shows how to remove and rebuild the starter motor from a BMW E70 X5 3.0sd.
Video shows how to code option changes similar to how this is done in the factory.Porsche 981 catch can update at 5000kmJeff Richardson2023-02-13 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows an update on the Provent 200 catch can installation at the 5000km mark.
Other videos relating to the catch can installation here.
Video shows how to remove and install the front wing panel, also known as the front fender.Porsche 981 Front wing and door panel alignmentJeff Richardson2023-02-02 | Link to donate: paypal.me/RichodonatePorsche 981 PIWIS coding instrument cluster correctionsJeff Richardson2023-02-02 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows how to correct some indications in the instrument cluster. Specifically the coolant temp and and speedometer.Porsche 981 Boxster roof drain holesJeff Richardson2023-02-02 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows how to access the roof drains. This video was re-published as I included some new information.
Video contains the entire testing process I used for our first prototype distance sensor. Very happy with the results.
Electrical and in-transmission testing at the start and then all the stress testing at the end.Porsche ZF PDK half shaft sealsJeff Richardson2022-12-01 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows how to replace the outer half shaft seals and also the inner double seal.Porsche 981 coolant reservoir and fill portJeff Richardson2022-11-29 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows how to remove the coolant reservoir and fill port.
This video will show how to test the distance sensor for a correct response at the TCMPorsche PIWIS 2 more codingJeff Richardson2022-11-27 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video covers lots of stuff that I hadn't covered recently - Fixing black menu problem - Setting correct service interval - Rolling test mode (dyno mode) - Coding last mode - Coding rain sensing wipers - Coding out unwanted warningsPorsche ZF PDK distance sensor information part 2Jeff Richardson2022-11-26 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
After the initial video covering information about the distance sensor I discovered and was informed of some errors. The output is a PWM signal which isn't setup in a consistent way.Porsche 981 Gas strut replacementJeff Richardson2022-11-20 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
Video shows the specifications and how to fit new gas struts to the front and rear lids.Porsche ZF PDK distance sensor informationJeff Richardson2022-11-20 | Link to donate: paypal.me/Richodonate
This video gives as much information I can with the aim of having someone who is much smarter than me help with what sensors might be used to fix a broken distance sensor.