1986 Porsche 944
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Porsche 944. Newest first.
The hose material used in the short section of the high pressure fuel line hose, between the fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator, IS subject to hardening, and could cause fuel leaks between the hose and the metal pipe fittings.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks could ignite on the hot exhaust system, or any other source of ignition, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel line hose with hoses made of improved material.
The protective sleeve covering of the return fuel hose between the pressure regulator and fuel return pipe was shortened leaving part of the hose exposed. in some instances this part of the hose becomes kinked due to the engine compartment heat and/or the routing of the hose.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
New hose will be installed with a longer preformed sleeve designed to prevent kinking. the replacement hose will be secured with screw tightened clamps on each end.
Owner complaints
4 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Vehicle came in for smog test and found fuel line dripping fuel at fuel pressure regulator side of line. Checked for recalls and found that there IS a recall for replacement of the fuel line for the exact issue that we are having. Inspected fuel line and found that there IS a kink at the end of the…
Vehicle came in for smog test and found fuel line dripping fuel at fuel pressure regulator side of line. Checked for recalls and found that there IS a recall for replacement of the fuel line for the exact issue that we are having. Inspected fuel line and found that there IS a kink at the end of the line as stated as the defect in the recall. Called the porsche dealer locally and they stated the recall has been performed, and they are not responsible for repairing vehicle. I feel that the defect IS dangerous and could have caused a fire and loss of life. Either the replaced line has the same defect as the pre recall line or the recall has not been performed as stated by the dealer(especially since the line IS currently kinked and the recall was supposed to fix the kinking fuel line). *Js
- Fuel/propulsion system
Rubber fuel hose from wheel well routed over exhaust header to fuel rail attached to cam tower started to leak on engine and fire started. I was right there and caught it before the fire got too big. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
No summary
- Vehicle speed control
The speed control unit will randomly pick new speeds at irregular intervals. in some cases it will return to the original speed after some time, in some cases it will continue at whatever speed it wants. once shortly after I bought the car it started accelerating on its own. I was on a lonely…
The speed control unit will randomly pick new speeds at irregular intervals. in some cases it will return to the original speed after some time, in some cases it will continue at whatever speed it wants. once shortly after I bought the car it started accelerating on its own. I was on a lonely piece of highway 395 so I let it continue until the car reached a speed of more than 125mph. before I was able to turn the speed control unit off.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246417Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
- 10246387Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils
- 10246385Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
- 10246384Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils
- 10246374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
- 10246372Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
- 10246369Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
- 10246366Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
- 10244982Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
- 10243631Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
- 10243630Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
- 10243625Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
- 10243617Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
- 10243616Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
- 10243615Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
- 10243598Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
- 10243597Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
- 10243588Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.
- 10243587Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
- 10243586Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
- 10243585Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
- 10243576Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 42.200.012
- 10242140Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
- 10240439Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
- 10240414Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
- 10240397Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
- 10240389Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048
- 10240374Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040
- 10240352Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
- 10238776Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237
- 10233941Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.
- 10233920Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
- 10232442Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046
- 10232416Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
- 10232393Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.
- 10232392Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.
- 10232391Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.
- 10229617Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
- 10229611The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".
- 10227393Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
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