I'm in HOT water

[99 Boxcutter]

So I'm sitting at a bar, drinking a catptain and coke, posting this waiting for my 99 boxster to cool off... (After $8 k into a seized engine, this time I'm not taking any chances.)

I don't know what it's called, a temperature LED, light? Whatever it's called, the thing is flashing red even though it's halfway between 180 and the next little mark... Anyhow, I popped the trunk and twisted the cap off the water reserveroir and it was BUBBLING HOT! I looked in there and it was kinda greenish... The bumper is also really hot. Should I be worried???

[nola911]

I had similar symptoms with a bad thermostat. Where in Louisiana are you?

[DenverSteve]

I would guess thermostat also. If you're seeing coolant in the reservoir, you're likely not too low - but it could be coolant level. That's what the blinking light indicates. I would have more coke than Captain if you're not wanting more hot water.

[Mark_T]

The flashing light means either low coolant or a malfunction of the intake fan. A solid light indicates an overheat condition.

A show of hands - how many of you have actually read your owner's manual?

[san rensho]

Have you lost coolant? If you have and don't know how to refill it and bleed the system, have it flatbedded. don't risk overheating. even a brief overheating can be fatal to your motor.

[stateofidleness]

Yup, manual answers this one.

Sounds like you're low on coolant. Temp fix is distilled water to top up until you can get the correct coolant in there.