Fuel Level Gauge Sender - Replacement/Checking: Overview
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March 12, 1991
Model
911 Carrera 2/4
1989-91
Group
2
Number
9101
Part Identifier
2015
Subject:
Fuel Level Gauge Sender
Replacement and/or Checking
This is to notify you of a Service Action on the fuel level gauge sender for all 1989, 1990 and some 1991 model Carrera 2/4 Porsches. The VIN ranges are as follows:
1989 Carrera 4 - WP0AB096_KS450061 to WP0AB096_KS451117
1990 Carrera 2/4 - WP0AB296_LS450061 to WPOAB296_LS452119
- WP0BB296_LS460061 to WP0BB296_LS460729
- WP0CB296_LS470061 to WP0CB296_LS472169
1991 Carrera 2/4 - WP0AB296_MS410061 to WP0AB296_MS410883
- WP0BB296_MS440061 to WP0BB296_MS440392
- WP0CB296_MS460061 to WP0CB296_MS460899
The new fuel level gauge sender is a two-piece sender unit consisting of a separate sensor and a separate electronic component. The new two-piece fuel level gauge sender components parts set can be ordered under Part Number 000 043 175 00.
The new sender unit must be installed on all vehicles falling within the VIN ranges listed above and which have a single-piece fuel level gauge sender with a production date of "25-10-90" or earlier. The one-part fuel level gauge sender, Part Number 964 641 801 01, with a production date of "26-10-90" or later, need not be replaced unless it is not functioning. This production date is shown on a sticker affixed to the hexagon nut of the sender.
The fuel level gauge sender with production date "26-10-90" or later, should not be replaced if the sender is operating properly. If, however, the sender is not operating, it must be replaced with the sender components shown on page one (1). The parts set is Part Number 000 043 175 00.
Note:
In addition to this Technical Bulletin, Porsche Cars N.A., will mail a letter this week to all dealers further expanding on this Service Action. See enclosed copy.
Customer Notification
The Customer Notification will be by letter mailed 1st class during the week of March 18, 1991. This letter will also include a postage pre-paid postcard to inform Porsche Cars N.A., by the vehicle owner, of any status change, if need be. See enclosed copies.
Please perform this Service Action on all applicable customer vehicles in your dealership.
For those vehicles for which the sales information is not in our files, the notification will be addressed and mailed to the dealer who received that vehicle. If the vehicle is in dealer inventory, new or used and/or in demo use, this Service Action should be performed without delay. If the vehicle has been retailed or dealer traded, the dealer is to make the necessary arrangements to have the customer or receiving dealer contacted and this action performed.
A listing of all VIN's with owners' names and addresses in your area within the Service Action VIN ranges will be sent to you shortly.
Work Procedure
See attachments:
Please note that there are two (2) different work procedures: 1) Work Procedure "A", for the replacement of a single piece unit with a production date of 25-10-90 or earlier with a new unit; and 2) Work Procedure "B", for checking such a unit, for the production date of the senders for all vehicles within the affected ranges.
Parts Requirement
One initial shipment of parts and copies of the book, Porsche - The Fine Art of the Sports Car (Part Number PNA 000 099), to commence this Service Action will be shipped to your dealership by March 15, 1991. Additional parts and books are to be ordered on a need-to-have basis through your Porsche Cars N.A. parts Customer Service Representative at our Reno PDC.
Shown above is sender components parts set, Part Number 000 043 175 00 which consists of:
Sender 964 641 801 02
Control Unit 964 641 081 00
Clamp N 024 507 3
Sealing O-ring 999 707 115 40
This set will be discontinued at a later date; the individual parts will then be available only.
Note: With each fuel level gauge sender ordered, Part Number 000 043 175 00, to perform the 091 Service Action, the book, Part Number PNA 000 099 will also be shipped.
Time Allowance
a. 30 TU for replacement of sender, including all associated work as described in work procedure "A".
b. 20 TU for checking of sender, dated "26-10-90" or later, as described in work procedure "B".
Administrative Procedure
See attachments:
Please note that there are three (3) different administrative procedures also, "A", "B" and "C".