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GSRP · 02-08-2007, 06:42 AM

I took off yesterday morning with the temp about 37. The "D" on my shift indicator began to blink and didn't stop until the engine was warm. Then I could use the Tiptronic mode. The transmission never acted funny in any way or fashion.

My backup lights (now) come on when I put the car in Drive.

The dealer found no error codes in the computer -- and has recommended that I consider having the tranny switch replaced -- at a healthy cost. He's not sure that's the problem -- he thinks the switch at the gear-shift and the tranny switch are not communicating properly.

I'm driving a 1999 Boxster with a factory rebuilt engine with 12K on it and a replaced RMS with 1K on it.

I'm new to this board and did a quick search before posting this inquiry.

Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.

-gene

02-08-2007, 06:42 AM	#1
GSRP Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 21	Blinking "D" until warm I took off yesterday morning with the temp about 37. The "D" on my shift indicator began to blink and didn't stop until the engine was warm. Then I could use the Tiptronic mode. The transmission never acted funny in any way or fashion. My backup lights (now) come on when I put the car in Drive. The dealer found no error codes in the computer -- and has recommended that I consider having the tranny switch replaced -- at a healthy cost. He's not sure that's the problem -- he thinks the switch at the gear-shift and the tranny switch are not communicating properly. I'm driving a 1999 Boxster with a factory rebuilt engine with 12K on it and a replaced RMS with 1K on it. I'm new to this board and did a quick search before posting this inquiry. Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated. -gene