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steel_3d · 08-01-2011, 10:36 PM

Let me rephrase. The fan noise... is it supposed to come on very regularly right as you're slowing down below 15mph or stopping? Ie is speed a factor in turning the fans on? On previous cars I've driven, the fan is controlled only by a thermostat, not by speed.

I read in the faq that the gas gauge can show empty when the tank is not, and it needs to be recalibrated. Is that a common problem? How far can it go out of calibration? Ie how many gallons before it registers? The "dealer" said he put 10 bucks in and it still showed empty.

On my Vette one of the tank sensors can occasionally stick and throw a code and turn the gauge to 0. A trouble code reset and/or a bunch of fuel system cleaner can fix it. Is this a known issue on Boxsters?

Thanks.

08-01-2011, 10:36 PM	#8
steel_3d Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 4	Let me rephrase. The fan noise... is it supposed to come on very regularly right as you're slowing down below 15mph or stopping? Ie is speed a factor in turning the fans on? On previous cars I've driven, the fan is controlled only by a thermostat, not by speed. I read in the faq that the gas gauge can show empty when the tank is not, and it needs to be recalibrated. Is that a common problem? How far can it go out of calibration? Ie how many gallons before it registers? The "dealer" said he put 10 bucks in and it still showed empty. On my Vette one of the tank sensors can occasionally stick and throw a code and turn the gauge to 0. A trouble code reset and/or a bunch of fuel system cleaner can fix it. Is this a known issue on Boxsters? Thanks.