2012 Porsche 911 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Carrera GTS Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera GTS Convertible 2-Door
- GT3 RS Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera 4 Convertible 2-Door
- Carrera Convertible 2-Door
- Carrera S Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera 4 Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera 4S Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera S Convertible 2-Door
- Carrera Coupe 2-Door
- GT3 RS 4.0 Coupe 2-Door
- Turbo S Convertible 2-Door
- GT3 Coupe 2-Door
- Carrera 4S Convertible 2-Door
- Turbo Convertible 2-Door
- Carrera 4 GTS Convertible 2-Door
- Targa 4S Targa 2-Door
- Carrera 4 GTS Coupe 2-Door
- Turbo S Coupe 2-Door
- Targa 4 Targa 2-Door
- Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Engines covered
- 3.8L 3800CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.6L 3614CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.4L 3436CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 4.0L 3996CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.8L 3824CC H6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 3.8L 3800CC H6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
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THE AUTOMOBILE LOST POWER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. AFTER GLIDING TO A HALT, FIRE WAS NOTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY ENGULFED AND DESTROYED THE WHOLE CAR.
THE AUTOMOBILE LOST POWER ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. AFTER GLIDING TO A HALT, FIRE WAS NOTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY ENGULFED AND DESTROYED THE WHOLE CAR.
Tail light fall off the car while driving, catching it dangling from the car holding by only one wire. Upon inspection, they came off due to a broken plastic lug that was holding the taillights toget
1. Door panel Issue. I have a 2012 911, and have noticed last year that the door panels have popped up on both sides, it looks like the glue has given way. It seems that this is a common issue for Por
1. Door panel Issue. I have a 2012 911, and have noticed last year that the door panels have popped up on both sides, it looks like the glue has given way. It seems that this is a common issue for Por
Showing the 5 most serious of 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
