Rodas -Walker CHP MAIT Collision Investigation (Redacted)

8/12/2019 Rodas -Walker CHP MAIT Collision Investigation (Redacted)

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M lT SUPPLEMENTALThis investigation was conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Southern DivisionMultidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAlT).

MAlT PERSONNELOfficer 1. K ~ = : : = = s o u t h e r n Division MAlT Investigator'Officer T. 3 Southern Division MAlT InvestigatorOfficer J. Southern Division MAlT Investigator"Denotes primary investigator

SUBPOENAS FOR MAIT PERSONNEL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO;California Highway PatrolSouthern Division Investigative Services UnitIMAlT437 North Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, California 90004-3512Attention: SergeantK Iv_


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TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE PAGElS PREPARED ByCover Page _

Table of Contents 2 K_IntroductionNotification 3 _Issues 3 K

K_ _ _Investigative Summary 4-5Mechanical Inspection

Vehicle # I (Parsche) 6-65 KDigital File Log 66 KConclusions 6770AnnexA Ferrari of Long Island. New York correspondenceAnnex B Vehicle 1 (Porsche) Control Module DalaAnnexC Vehide 1 (Porsche) Airbag COntrol Module DataAnnexO Michelln North America Technical BulletinPM06-02, Service Life far Passenger Car andLight Truck TIres including Spare TiresAnnex E Statement of Rubber Manufacturers Association


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NotificationOn Saturday, November 30, 2013, at approximately 1526 hours, II single vehicle traffic collision occurredon Hercules Street west ofConstellation Road. The colllsion occurred within the city of Santa Clarita,within Los Angeles County.Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department LASD), Santa Clarita ValJey Station,responded and conducted the on-scene investigation of the collision.Upon their arrival, LASD deputies located Vehicle 1 Porsche) on the east side ofHercules Street, southofConstellation Road. The traffic collision caused fatal injuries to the driver, Mr. Roger Rodas, and thepassenger, Mr. Paul Walker.As a result of their investigation, LASD deputies generated traffic collision report number 013-162360645-470.On Monday, December 9,2013, LASD Traffic Investigator J. M g as contacted the CaliforniaHighway Patrol ClIP) Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team MArr) andrequested assistance with their investigation.

Southern Division MAlT conducted a limited investigation to include the following:L A mechanical inspection of Vehicle 1 Porsche).2. A search for safety recalls, repair records and vehicle history pertaining 10 Vehicle 1 Porsche)


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INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARYI2 ()920 I3: Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department (LASD) Deputy J. M contactedSouthern Division MAlT and requested assistance in the investigation of this trafficcollision.12-102013: MAlT Investigators B _ a n d r e s p o n d e d to Wolrs Towing and Auto Repairstorage facility located at 26321 Ferry CQurt, Santa Clarila, California 91351, tophotograph Vehicle #1 (porsche).1213-2013: Investigators ~ n a responded to Wolfs Towing and Auto Repair storagetlIcility to inspect Vehieie #1 (Porsche) with LASD investigators.

Investigator K responded to the collision scene to examine the roadwayconfiguration. the collision scene and any roadway evidence.

12262013: Investigator responded to Pacific Porsche, 2900 Pacific Coast Highway,Torrance, California 90505, (888) 322-4541, to inquire about service recalls applicableto Vehicle #1.01-152014: Investigators K ,d ~ e s p o n e to Wolfs Towing and Auto Repair storagefacility to meet with LASD investigators and Porsche engineers.02-052014: Investigator _ responded to Pacific Porsche, to aC{juire additional informationregarding Vehicle III.

Investigator K_responded to the Beverly Hills Porsche Service Center, 10923Santa Monica Boulevard. Los Angeles, California 90025, (888) 7112748, to obtainany service or repair records pertinent to Vehicle III.Investigator ~ t e l e p h o n i c a l l y contacted the follOWing companies to inquire aboutservice or repair records concerning Vehicle Ill:

Porsche of Orlando9590 South Highway 17-92Maitland, Florida 32751(407) 680-0785

Byers Imports Audi Subaru40 I North Hamilton RoadColumbus, Ohio 43213(888) 7397171Ferrari Mascrati of Fort Lauderdale

7 ~ O North Federal HighwayFort Lauderdale, Florida 33308(954) 889-6580

Ferrari of Long Island65 South Service RoadPlainview, New York 11803(516) 882-5472


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MECHANICAL INSPECTION

Inspection DatesLocation

Manufacturer

License Plate NumberVehicle Identification Number (YIN)

Manufacture DateManufacturer Location/Assembly PlantType of VehicleOdometerGross Vehicle Weight RatingFront Axle Weight RatingRear Axle Weight RatingRegistered Owner

December 13,2013, and January 15, 2014Wolfs Towing and Auto Repair26321 Ferry CourtSanta Clarita, California 91351(661) 2597676PorscheCarreraGTGuards Red

CaliforniaI I

2005December 7, 2004Leipzig. GermanyTwo-door sports carUnknown due to thermal damage'3.605 pounds21,576 poundsJ2.061 pounds4Mr, Roger Rodas

Vehicle # I (Porsche) was impounded as evidence at the colilsion scene pursuant to California VehicleCode 22655.5(b), on November 30, 2013, by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators,Vehicle # I was towed via l1atbed tow truck from the collision scene to Wolf's Towing and Auto Repair,where it was placed in a fenced and locked facility.

I Based on the CARFAXc Vehicle His!


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Mechanical Ipspeetion~ h i c l e 1 rPorsche)

IntroductionVehicle #I was a two-door sports vehicle manufactured by Porsche Leipzig GmbH, PorschestraBe I,04158 Leipzig, Gennany, on December 7,2004. Vehicle III was one of 1,270 Porsche Carrera OT'sbuilt between the model years 2004 and 2006,5A vehicle information label was affixed to the brake fluid reservoir cover in the trunk of the vehicle. Thelabel is shown below:

Engine and transmission type

Based on the information on the label affixed to the brake fluid reservoir cover. Vehicle 1 was outfittedwith the following equipment:

., A ~ s e d on December 24. lOt .o Vehicle uild Sheet. Source; Pacific Porschc Service Depurtment. Torrance, California.


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MecllapicallnspectionVehicle 1 (Porsche)Introduction (continued)The mechanical components of this vehicle were divided into the following subsystems for inspection:

Powertrain and Exhaust Throttle and Fuel System Electrical System Sleering Suspension Brake System Tires and Wheels Airbag Control, Module

Additionally, a vehicle history search was conducted through CARFAX and The National InsuranceCrime Bureau (NICB). A search for recalls was conducted through the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) and Porsche.The damage noted to Vehicle 1 is not intended to be inclusive ofall of the damage sustained by Vehicle1. All measurements in the following narrative are approximate, and all references to direction wereoriented from the driver's seat looking forward through the windshield of he vehicle.Numerous sources of reference material that ranged between the model year 2004 POTSche Carrera GT tothe model year 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were used in the preparation of this supplemental report.Vehicle 1 was a limited production automobile. and due to the lack of changes between the model yearsof this vehicle, all of the reference material utilized was applicable to Vehicle I.1

1 Source: Pacific Porsche Setvice Department. Torrance, CaHtbrn18. Fcbtl.iaTy 5, 2.0l4,


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Mechanical InspectionVehicle #1 (PoTSche)Introduction (continued)Vehicle # I was located in a fenced and locked facility on the dates ofthe inspections by MAlTinvestigators. The dates, locations, and attending personnel at each inspection are noted below:

Wotrs Towing and12-13-2013 Auto Repair

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~ h a n i c a l ospectipgVehicle III (PoTsche) (continued)RecallsA search ofsafety recalls was conducted through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) and Pacific Porsche. 2900 Pacific Coast Highway. Torrance. California 90505, (888) 3224541.A safety Tecall is defined as a recall by the manufacturer (or governmental agency) due to an immediatesafety hazard with the involved vehicle. A recall is initiated When a motor vehicle Or item of motorvehicle equipment (including tires) does nOI comply with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(FMVSS), or when there is a slIfety relaled defect in the vehicle o. q u i p m e ~ tA check of the NHTSA Web site onTuesday. December 24, 2013, indicated there were no safety recalls for a 200S POTSChe Carrera QT.The vehicle identification number was checked through Pacific Porsche on Thursday, December 26.2013. Checking Vehicle 111 by the vehicle identification number confirtned mere were no open, orunaddressed, safety recalls for Vehicle #1. .There was one service campaign that related to Vehicle 1; campaign number W73S. Campaign numberW735 applied to a "Retaining Ring."Based on information obtained from Pacific Porsche, the "retaining ring" was a spacer ring on the clutchassembly, and was to be installed to alleviate noise. According to Pacific Porsehe, this repair was notcompleted on Vehicle 111 It should be noted that the Porsche service centers are not connected togethervia the internet, therefore it is unknown if call1paign number W735 was repaired at another facility.A check of the NHTSA Web site onTuesday, December 24, 2013. indicated there were no safety recalls for the tires of Vehicle # IBased on Ihis information, there were no safety recalls that applied to Vehicle # I. or to the tires mountedon Vehicle 1, at the time of th collision.
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Mechanical InspectionVehicle #1 (Porschel (continued)Veh iele HistqryIn order to document the history of Vehicle #1. a Vehicle History Report"'" was obtained throughCARFA:xe. Additionally. other sources of information were utilized to obtain information regarding thehistory ofVehicle #1. The sources were the National Insurance Crime Bureau. and the Pacific Porschedata system, which was accessed by Pacific Porsche personnel on Thursday, December 26,2013 . A tolalofsix owners were located for Vehicle #1According to the vehicle identification number, Vehicle iI was manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, andassembly was completed on Vehicle #1 on December 7, 2004.9 Vehicle #1 had a shipping dille ofJanuary 4, 2005. 10 Vehicle t l was shipped to Dealer Number 255, Desen European Motorcar, PorscheofRancho Mirage, 71387 Highway III. Rancho Mirage. California 92270, (877) 900-0740," Vehicle# I was subsequently delivered to Beverly Hills Porsche, 10959 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles.California 90025, (2 J3) 6555414, on January 18,2005.11.1 ) Vehicle # 1 hruD5 miles on the odometer atthe time of the initial vehicle sale on March 12,2005.'4,15,16Based on the CARFAX


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Vehicle History (continued)

04-06-20 12 '07272012 , 3,055 miles

09.( 12012 3.199 milesOwner if3

Q91 2-20 12Q9-13-2012

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02-05201303-)()'2013 3,254 mile.06-252013 3,2&2 mile09-04-2013 3.333 mile.Owner09-252013

11272013

Byers ImporlN\udi Sub,ru,Columbus. OhioByers ImporlSAudi SubaN,Co)umbui, Ohio

California DepartmentofMotorVehides, a l e n c i a ~ CaliforniaCalitbrnia Department of MotorVehicles. Valencia. California

New t i ~ e issued or up-jaled. New ownerreported,

computetTire condition and pressure

Battery ,placed. W hedldet.i1ed.Vehlele offered for sale.W..,hedldetailed.

Vehicle sold,Odometer reading reported.Failed emissions inspection,Passed emissions inspection.


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~ h i c i e #1 IPorsclJe} (continued)Repair RecordsOn Wednesday, FebruaryS, 2014. the following facilities were contactedeithertelephonicallyor inperson to obtainanyavailableserviceorrepairrecords for Vehicle#1:

BeverlyHillsPorscheService Center10923 Santa M o n i c ~ BoulevardLos Angeles.California90025ServiceDepartment:(888) 7112748 Porsche o Orlando

9590 South Highway 1792Maitland, Florida32751ServiceDepartment:(407) 6800785 Byers Imports Audi Subaru40 INorth Hamilton RoadColumbus.Ohio 43213Service Department: (888) 7397771 Ferrari Maseratio Fort Lauderdale5750 North Federal HighwayFort Lauderdale.Florida33308ServiceDepartment:(954) 889-6580 Ferrari o Long Island65 South ServiceRoadPlainview,New York 11803Service Department; (5 \6)8825472 Global MotorsportsGroup3210 South ShannonStreetSantaAna. California92704Office: (714) 432-1582

The facillties contacted above were listed on the CARFAX Vehicle History RcportTM. and does nOIprecludethe possibilitythatVehicle III was servicedat facilitiesthat did not report to CARFAX.


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Repair Records (continued)Based on the service and/or repair records obtained by MAlT investigators, the following table andsubsequent information illustrates the service or repair work completed on Vehicle Ill. This data may notbe inclusive of all of he service or repair work completed n Vehicle 1.

VeHICLE SERVICE OR REPAIR WORKDATE FACILITY SOURCEi MILEAGE I COMPLETED01 102005 Be,.rl Hili. Porsehe 3 miles Pre-dehvery Ins cellon, fill fuel tank. Servtce records. " 'e 'Vehicle tow.CIa dealership; no start03292005 Severty H Us Porsche 39 mile, Service records ;condition. Replace.


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Vehicle 1 (Porsche)Damage Descriotion (continued)Vehicle III sustained major collision and thermal damage as a result of the initial collision, and thesubsequent post-collision fire, The fire consumed or damaged the majority of the non-ferrous"components oflhe vehicle.Vehicle #1 was of monocoque',20 construction that consisted ofcarbon fiber reinforced composite?'The majority of the external body panels were composed ofcarbon fiber reinforced composite, and thefront and rear bumper covers were composed of polyurethane."" The majority of the vehicle structure,the monocoque, as well as the underlying and associated structures, were damaged in the post-collisionfire. As a result, during the recovery process the rear portion of the vehicle separated from the frontportion of the vehicle. Only the left front ponion oftbe vehicle was intact and relatively undamaged.The engine and transmission assemblies were intac!; however the exterior components of theseassemblies were damaged as a result of the post-collision fire. The interior of the vehicle and theelectrical systems were damaged during the initial collision, as well as the post-collision fire.

1 There are two groups of e t a s ~ ferrous and non-ferrous. Ferrous metals contain iron (e.g. ;;;arbol1 steel. stainless steel, and wroughtiron). Nonkierrous metals do not contain iron (e,g, aluminum.. brass, copper. and titanium).Source: hnp:llengineershandbook,comIMateriaJslnonferrous.htm>. ACCeJJSfd on Deeember 26, 2013.9 "Manocoque" vehicle constIuclion is a design ora vehicle's body where a sjngle shell has the ~ n g i l e and suspension attached to it invarious places to spread tbe load ellenl), oycr the whole shell, Holes are cut only to instaU the cngine and aHow the driver to get 1ntoit Source;


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Mechanical psnectiogVehicle III (Porsche)Damage Description (continued)The vehicle s two front and left door mounted .irbags were consumed in the postcollision fire (circledareas Figure 4). There was evidence of airbag deployment from the left door that consisted ofaseparated airbag compartment cover (page 19, Figure 5). he right door panel was not located.


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MeshanicalInspecti )nVehicle 1 PorschelDamage Description continued)

The occupant restraint webbing was consumed in the post-collision fire; however, the restraint latchplates were located securely fastened within the driver and passenger buckle assemblies .


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MechapieallnspecliolVehicle #1 IPorschelPowertrain and Exhaust (continued)

n inspection revealed the engine, transmission, and driveshaft assemblies were located in their originalpositions within the chassis. The externally mounted components of the engine and transmissionassemblies sustained varying degrees of thermal damage. The dual air intake distributors were detachedfrom the engine and sustained thermal damage. There were two multi-groove serpentine drive belts thatdrove the alternator, the air conditioning compressor, the water pump, and the power steering pump. Thedrive belts were partially consumed in the post-


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MecbanicallnsDectionVehicle 1 !Porsche)powertrain and Exhaust (continued)Examination ofthe exhaust system revealed that it was an aftermarket unit. The aftermarket exhaustsystem remained intact; however, the right side ofthe exhaustlUbing was slighdy bent upward. Theexhaust outlets were separated from the tubing. The exhaust system of Vehicle 1 is shown below, alongwith an image ofan exemplar muffler box that is typieally installed in a 2005 Porsche Carrera OT:

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Mechanical Inspectiogyehicle 1 (PorschelPQwertrajn and EXQaust (continued)The electronic engine mM"gement system of Vehicle 1 utilized two Bosch MB 7.1.1 control units. Thecontrol units were mounted under tbe seal of the vehicle. Prior to the vehicle inspection by MAlTinvestigators, LASD investigators removed the control units from the vehicle for evaluation by Porsche.On Tuesday, January 14, 2014. the control units were examined by Porsche engineers in the presence ofLASD personnel. counsel representing Porsche A.G., and the Rodas Bstate. MAlT investigators were notpresent for the examination.The data obtained from the control units was translated by Potsche engineers. The translated data and thefindings of he examination were forwarded to MAlT investigators on Monday, February 3, 2014 byLASD personnel, along with a OVer letter from Mr. 0 counsel representing Porsehe,dated January 31, 2014. The findings ofthe data imaging ofthe control units of Vehicle # aresummarized below:

No communication with the master col1trol unit was possible; therefore no data could be obtained. Communication was possible with the slave control unit, and the software programmed in thecontrol unit was the original software programmed from the factory. It had not beenreprogrammed or reflasoed. There was no other useful data obtained from the slave control unit. There was no colJision related data in the slave control unit.The translated imaged data from the control units of Vehicle Ill, along with the cover letter by Mr.SQ , are contained in Annex B of this report.


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Meshanicallnspestion ~ h i c l e #I(Porsehe)Powertrajn and Exhaust (continued)FindingsInspection o thepowertrainand exhaustindicatedthefollowing callision relateddamage:

The externallymounted componentso theengineand transaxleassembliessustainedvar;'ingdegrees o thermaldamage. The drive axle bellowswere missingas aresultortnepost-collisionfire. All oftnecomponentsinstalled on the front o the enginesustainedthermaldamage. All ofthe radiatorsand the coolanthoses and pipingwere disfigured,sustainedthermal damage,or were separatedfrom the vehicle.

Thevisual inspectiono thepowertrain and exhaustindicated they were intllllt and functionalpriorto thecollision. The followingpreexistingconditionswere noted: The originalexhaustsystemmufflerbox, and the associatedtubing,was replaced with anaftermarketunit manufactured by Global MotorsportsGroup, in Santa Ana, California.


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MecbanicallnsfflliolVehicle # I (Porsche) (continued)Throttle and Fuel SystemVehicle #1 utilized a multipoint, electronically controlled and sequentially timed. mass air flow type.retumless fuel injection and air intake system, The fuel and air intake systems were incorporated inlo theelectronic engine control system to control and monitor fuel and air delivery during engine operation.Air volume entering the engine was determined by dual hot film type ntaSs air flow meters plumbedinto the air intake system.Air induction into the engine was facilitated by dual air intakes formed into the sides of the vehicle; onein front of each of the rear wheels. The intake air passed through water separators, through paper elementair filters, and through the hot film mass air flow meters. Intake air then passed through electronicallycontrolled throttle bodies fastened to the intake manifolds; one for each bank of cylinders. Each throttlebody was outfitted with a single throttle blade, a throttle valve motor, and throttle position sensors, Eachthrottle blade was electronically controlled by the on-board computer system. The Bosch ME 7, 1,1control units were the control centers for the fuel injection and air induction systems.

Throt\1e bodyauembly

Fuel Injector

6 Service lnformalion, 2004 Technik Introduction, CalTera GT. PO(5che Cars North America, Inc. 02004, p. 2. t6.


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Mechaniclli InspectionVehicle 1 Porsche)Throttle and Fuel System continued)The fuel supply system consisted of a 24.3 galion. vertically mounted. aluminum fuel tank mountedbetween the monocoque and the front of the powertrllin. The fuel system also consisted of dual intankhigh pressure fuel pumps, an intank fuel filler. an in-lank mounted fuel pressure regulator. fuelcollection pipes. ten fuel injectors, and fuel delivery lines and hoses.The air intake dUeling. the air cleaner assemblies. and portions of the intake distributors were consumedin the post-collision fire. Both intake distributors were found separated from the engine. Only portionsof the left and right intake manifolds remained. which remained attached to the engine. The right throttlebody was not located. The left throttle body remained attached to the intake distributor. The left throttlebody was burned and the throttle hlade was found in the closed position. The thronle motor was partiallyconsumed, and movement orthe throttle blade was not possible as it was stuck within the throttle bore.All of the wire harnesses within the engine compartment were damaged. All of the rubber sleeves thatconnected the intake distributors to the intake manifolds sustained thermal damage. and the majority ofrhe sleeves were missiog.


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CAT Of If A \I MAlT CAS HUMBER GE11-30-2013 013-16238-0845-470 Sl-054-13Mesbauical InspectionVehicle #1 (PorschelThronle and Fuel System (continued)The area in the vicinity of the accelerator pedal was inspected. The floor and the area surrounding theacceler.lOr pedal were damaged from the post-collision fire. The accelerator pedal was capable of beingmoved, but its movement was restricted and rough. The majority ofthe electrical components associatedwith the accelerator pedal were consumed in the post-collision fire.

Vehicle # I was not originally equipped with floor mats, nor was there any evidence oftbe existence ofaftermarket floor mats in Vehicle #1.


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MechaniCIIlll1spectionVehicle 1 porsche)Throttle and Fuel System continued)All o the fuel Bnes, hoses, the fuel injection wire harnesses, and the fuel injectors sustained varyingde8rees o hermal damage. The fuel collection piping was intaet and remained attached to the intakemanifolds, but the piping was discolored. The fuel supply hoses from the fuel tank to the fuel collectionpiping were missing.The fuel tank was found separated from the vehicle at the tow facility. The fuel tank was misshapen, andthe upper portiono the tank sustained thermal damage exposing the internal components,


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Mechanical InspllCtioDVehicle III (porsche) (continued)Electrical SystemVehicle #I was equipped with a 12 volt, negative ground electrical system.The charging system was comprised of a belt driven 150 amp alternator with an internal voltageregulator, and the associated wiring. The starting system was comprised of a 12 volt starter motor,associated wiring, and the instrument panel mounted ignition switch. A 12 volt, 80 Ah, maintenance freebattery was designed to be located at the right rear side of he vehicle beneath the transaxle oil cooler.The electrical system also contained underdash and underhood fuse and relay panels.The battery was not located. The alternator was in place, but the multi-groove drive belt sustainedthermal damage. The belt tension could not be determined as a result. The headlamp switch wasmounted to the left side of the instrument pane/. The panel was dislodged and sustained thermal damage.The position of the headlamp switch was not determined.The underdash fuse and relay panel, as well as the underhood fuse and relay panel, sustained thermaldamage. The majority of the vehicle's wire harnesses were damaged as a result of the post-collision fire.FindingsInspection of the electrical system indicated the following collision related damage: The majority of the electrical system of Vehicle I sustained damage as a result of the post-collisionfire. This damage included the battery, the wire harnesses, the instrument panel, and the passenger

compartment and engine companment mounted fuse and relay paneIs.The visual inspection ofthe electrical system indicated it was intact and functional prior to the collision.All oflhe damage noted to the electrical system was the result of the collision. Due to the damagesustained by the vehicle, post-collision testing to determine system functionality was not possible. Nopreexisting conditions were found.


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MecbaDjca InspectionVehicle #1 (Porschel (continued)SteeringVehicle was equipped with a po'wer assisted rack and pinion type steering system. The steeringconsisted of 14.7 inch steering wheel, adjustable steering column, multi-link steering column shaft. arack and pinion steering gear, non-adjustable inner joints and adjustable track rods. The steering wheelwas connected to the top of the steering column shaft. The steering wheel was equipped with an airbagunit. The multi-link steering column shaft extended through the monocoque to the input shaft of the rackand pinion steering gear. The rack and pinion was securely attached to the front wall of the monocoque.The inner joints were threaded to the ends ofthe rack and pinion, and extended outward to the track rods,which were attached to the front upper ponion of the wheel carriers.The steering system was augmented with a belt driven, engine mounted vane-type, power steering pumpwith a remotely mounted expansion tank. Hydraulic fluid was routed from the pump through highpressure hoses and piping under the floor of the vehicle to the rack and pinion steering gear. Lowpressure hoses and piping were routed from the rack and pinion steering gear, under the tloor of thevehicle, and returned to the expansion tank.

Bellows conceaUngthe inner joints

Rack and pinionsteering gear

Track rod

Wheel carrier

steering ge r InSlaliedMonocoque is not shown.

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Multilinkadjustablesteering column

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I1 Service Information, 2004 Tecnnik Introduction, Carrera aT, Po,soh. Cars North America. Inc. 02004, p. 4.4.


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n:OF COWItON Y1I AR,I 24I IJ1130-2013 1526 NUM U013-16238-411145-470 MAlT NUMBERSl-lJll4.13 PAG!:35Mechanica InspectionVehicle # I (pgrsche) (continued)Suspension

The front suspension operated on the pushrod principal,21 which meant that suspension and springmovement were not transmitted directly to the spring struts, but individually via a pushrod and rockerann.The front suspension consisted of upper and lower control anns, steering arms, wheel carriers, pushrodoperated, gas charged spring struts with attached, adjustable tension coil springs, and a stabilizer withassociated adjustable connecting rods. Each front suspension assembly consisted gf upper and lowerarms which were attached to the monocoque, and extended outward to the top and bottom of the wheelcarriers via uniball joints. A push rod was attached to the outer portion of the lower control arm, and wasconnected to a rocker ann fastened to the monocoque. The spring struts were indirectly actuated v a thepushrods and rocker arms from the movement of the control arms and the wheel carriers.The stabilizer was mounted to the splashboard of the monocoque. The ends of the stabilizer werefastened to connecting rods, which were in tum fastened to each of the rocker arms.

Wheel carrier

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