Drive light blinks after IMS upgrade!

[Trey T]

How did Ed change out the old oil completely?

FYI: Don't use the word "flush" in this forum, it signifies that the transmission is hooked up to a machine.

Originally Posted by BruceH

Take a look at the Wheeler Dealers Boxster episode. They had an issue with the Tiptronic and Ed flushed the tranny which solved the problem.

[haz]

Originally Posted by Trey T

How did Ed change out the old oil completely?

FYI: Don't use the word "flush" in this forum, it signifies that the transmission is hooked up to a machine.

They didn´t show that part. Only the being drained from the tranny, chaning of filter and how he fills it up again using that floor-pump thingy in rounds. Well if you´ve seen it I don´t need to explain further.. (if you didn´t see the episode: 15 mins in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcdabPXegj8 )

[woodsman]

Haz the interesting thing is that the light wasn't blinking when you dropped the car off...only after they had worked on it. You could drop it off and tell them to 'finish' the job- ie 'call me when my car is fully functioning, without blinking lights. It's too bad you drove away with blinking as you've now taken the responsibility on for fixing it. I think they've done something wrong as 'it was fine when you took it to them'. They solved one problem and left you with a new one.

[haz]

Originally Posted by woodsman

Haz the interesting thing is that the light wasn't blinking when you dropped the car off...only after they had worked on it. You could drop it off and tell them to 'finish' the job- ie 'call me when my car is fully functioning, without blinking lights. It's too bad you drove away with blinking as you've now taken the responsibility on for fixing it. I think they've done something wrong as 'it was fine when you took it to them'. They solved one problem and left you with a new one.

My thought exactly. So I called them (SSP who did my IMS upgrade) and asked what to do. They invited me back to do a full scan for error codes to fix the tranny + a new oil change for engine. I saved $500 on a free oil change... but they weren´t able to fix the tranny. They have been nothing but helpfull. They do recommend a tranny flush to see if that will fix it.

I also contacted Porsche Center Oslo and asked for help in my situation. They were stumped also, didn´t know anything about this type of tranny issue and also recommended a tranny flush....

[haz]

No news on my Tip issue. It even slipped out of second gear yesterday. I did book an appointment for having the Boxster checked out at my local Porsche Center on october 7th. Hopefully they can find the error and fix it. They did not believe a tranny flush would solve it though. I still think this is en electrical issue.. We will see

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by haz

No news on my Tip issue. It even slipped out of second gear yesterday. I did book an appointment for having the Boxster checked out at my local Porsche Center on october 7th. Hopefully they can find the error and fix it. They did not believe a tranny flush would solve it though. I still think this is en electrical issue.. We will see

I cannot believe that you are having so much trouble with your Boxster. This is not good....

[haz]

Meh.. I try and stay positive
I plan on keeping it for a long time and look upon this as an investment.
That said, thank you for your support

Btw: I´ve had 6 bugs / beetles and my Box has given me more issues than those combined. I still love my Box.