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TVC15 · 08-07-2006, 12:34 PM

Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved.

I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987:

First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine.

Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out.

I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)

08-07-2006, 12:34 PM	#1
TVC15 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50	Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved. I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987: First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine. Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out. I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)