1996 PORSCHE TARGAPorsche Targa 1996

Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1996 PORSCHE TARGA.

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Bulletins

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  • PIWIS2302s - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.050 & .052
  • No. 35-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche a40 engine oils
  • No. 33-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved porsche c30 engine oils
  • No. 32-23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2302r - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.040 & .041
  • PIWIS2302q - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.035
  • PIWIS2302p - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.300.030 - .032
  • No. D654 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9j0877069ey and 9j0877069dy
  • PIWIS2302h - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Special tools and equipment information on piwis tester update 42.250.050
  • PIWIS2302g - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.045
  • PIWIS2302f - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.042
  • PIWIS2302e - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information piwis tester update 42.250.040
  • PIWIS2302d - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.032
  • PIWIS2302C - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.250.030
  • PIWIS2302b - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.025
  • PIWIS2302a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.020 & .022
  • No. 2314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for all porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
  • No. 19-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 18-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils.
  • No. 17-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c30 engine oils.
  • No. 16-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils.
  • PIWIS2301az - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Information on piwis tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
  • No. 2313 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Special tools and equipment information for the pico oscilloscope extended functionality
  • No. D5 - EQUIPMENT: Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
  • No. D647 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
  • No. 14-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
  • PIWIS2301as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
  • PIWIS2301ar - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
  • PIWIS2301aq - BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.048
  • PIWIS2301ap - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.040
  • PIWIS2301ao - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 42.000.035
  • No. 2311 - EQUIPMENT: Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the vas5237
  • No. 02-23-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Manufacturers certificate for approved engine c20 engine oils.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Product knowledge for the porsche evolution from 1948-2023.
  • PIWIS2301k - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.750.045 & .046
  • No. 2303 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.
  • No. 05-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine a40 oils for all porsche models that use a40 oil.
  • No. 04-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 oils for all porsche models that use c40 oil.
  • No. 03-23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for all porsche models that use c30 oil.
  • No. 2234 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function
  • No. 17D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "evolution porsche 1948-2006".
  • No. 1758.4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.
  • PIWIS2202b - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.500.020 & .022
  • No. D618.1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway
  • PIWIS2201au - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update 41.400.000 & .010.
  • PIWIS2201at - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.050
  • PIWIS2201as - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.045.
  • No. D615 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
  • PIWIS2201ar - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.375.040
  • No. 1804.1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.
  • PIWIS2201an - EQUIPMENT: Information for piwis tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012
  • No. 33-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c20 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 31-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c40 engine oils for all porsche models using this oil.
  • No. 36-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve porsche a40 engine oils.
  • No. 35-22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved engine c30 oils for porsche models using c30 oils.
  • No. 1801.4 - BRAKES (PWS): Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.
  • PIWIS2101bc - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information for piwis tester update. #40.750.000 & .030
  • No. 59-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche models using c20 oil.
  • No. 60-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles using c30 oil.
  • No. 61-21 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models using c40 oil.
  • No. D13.2 - EQUIPMENT: Information on new piwis tester program for independent repair facilities.
  • STB4145-15 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: As of 1994 up to 1998 replacement shock absorbers (strut inserts) the respective chassis no longer available.
  • ATIALL41605 - BRAKES (PWS): Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
  • No. 52-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Historical information on porsche product evolution.
  • No. 13-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 style engine oils for classic and new porsche models since 1984.
  • No. 09-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 08-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles my 1984 and newer.
  • No. 07-21-1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all new and classic porsche vehicles my1984 and newer.
  • No. 03-21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all new and classic porsche models 1984 and newer.
  • PIWIS2102j - EQUIPMENT: Information on piwis tester update 40.000.020 & .022.
  • 122-S6Q2R-06 - BRAKES (PWS): Resubmitting at request of mr. Bernard hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all porsche vehicles.
  • No. 54-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche models.
  • No. 53-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 style engine oils for new and classic porsche vehicles.
  • No. 2000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Advanced technical information on a nvh lubrication kit.
  • No. 33-20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils
  • PIWIS2001ac - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on piwis tester iii online update 39.700.000, .010 & .012
  • Charging lockup - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Info on a new customer tool for looking up campaigns and recalls on their vehicle.
  • No. D4a - EQUIPMENT: Document showing the evolution of porsche vehicles since 1948.
  • PIWIS2001v - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information on new piwis tester update 39.500.020 and .025.
  • No. 19-20 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : List of approved engine oils for classic vehicles.
  • No. 16-20 - EQUIPMENT: List of approved a40 engine oils for all applicable vehicles as of 1984.
  • 122-M8J3B-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c40 engine oils for all porsche models since 1984.
  • 122-F4J4K-04 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved engine oils for all porsche models.
  • 122-H6D8D-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining new piwis tester update 39.100.030 & .035
  • 122-V4J2F-03 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester update 39.200.000, .010, .015, .016, & .017
  • 122-T9S3B-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c30 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-Z2X7A-02 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved c20 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-S7K8Z-02 - WHEELS: List of approved a40 engine oils for all porsche vehicles since 1984.
  • 122-T6A9F-02 - ENGINE (PWS): Parts withdrawal for various parts that were used in recall and workshop campaigns.
  • 122-H6M8Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Porsche intranet posting outlining the warranty credit stop that takes place at the end of every calendar year.
  • 122-H4F7Z-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated worksheet for chassis and vin numbering system. Updated to include 2020 models including the taycan.
  • 122-L7Q9T-01 - EQUIPMENT: Updated bulletin with the full list of porsche model type designations.
  • 122-A9R3U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.010
  • 122-S2J9B-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about new piwis tester update 39.050.012
  • 122-Y9Z9P-01 - EQUIPMENT: Information about new piwis tester updates 39.000.022 and 39.050.000
  • 122-M6J2U-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information about piwis tester update 39.000.020
  • 122-F5T6X-01 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Instructions for manually setting the date and time on older model vehicles with gps and pcm 2.1 or older.
  • 122-A7G3D-12 - EQUIPMENT: List of valid advanced technical information bulletins (atis) as of 11/22/2019
  • 122-S3R9Q-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.030
  • 122-H6S4J-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester update 38.800.020
  • 122-D4N9X-11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: New piwis tester updates 38.800.000 &.010
  • 122-G2B4B-11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: List of approved a40 engine oils for porsche vehicles.
  • 122-Z3C2E-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Announcement of new tech live look, which will put technicians into live chats with technical support if they should have an urgent issue
  • 122-L8R6J-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin highlighting new updates 38.750, 38.750.000 for the porsche piwis tester 3
  • 122-Z6Y7L-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.030 & 035.
  • 122-E4R8U-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.020.
  • 122-B3Y6H-09 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bulletin outlining piwis tester updates 38.600.000, .010, & .015.
  • PK-D8-16 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
  • D77 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING: Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
  • D76 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Parts withdrawn. Porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
  • 603 - TIRES: Overview of summer tires, wheels and spacer rings. *mr
  • 9701 0000 - WHEELS: Painting 17 inch targa design wheels. *jd
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19960629

Roof screen lead broke.

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