07-24-2007, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Topless
Sounds like just a broken wire to the temp sensor or a bad sensor. Once you find and fix the problem you still have to clear the error code to clear the CEL. I am more worried about coolant on the ground than a bad sensor. Are you sure it is coolant and not just AC condensate? Where is it coming from exactly?
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Bingo! Good to know it was something simple. Boxters don't go off road very well. I lost an under panel once in a little off track excursion. Dragged it around for a while until I was black flagged. 
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07-24-2007, 07:35 PM
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Ok got the car back today. Your not gonna belive this. But I'm 90% sure it was from a rabbit that must have chewed some wires!!!
Sheet from porsche says:
"Upon inspection found harness for eng coolant temp sensor chewed up causing guage problems. removed lower panel and repaird 2 wires noticed condensation around resovoir sealing cap replaced cap seal and test drove car guage operating to factory specs at this time"
We seen a rabbit at the campground run out from under the porsche, it probably went under the car to stay warm at night.
$250 + $200 tow.
Silly wabbit!
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07-25-2007, 09:55 PM
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Hahah, glad you're back in business and it wasn't something serious.
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07-26-2007, 12:16 AM
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glad to hear problem resolved.
that rabbit was no fool....he/she had the best spot not to mention feasting on a boxster! yummy...silly rabbit lol..
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09-04-2009, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Originally Posted by pteam
Ok got the car back today. Your not gonna belive this. But I'm 90% sure it was from a rabbit that must have chewed some wires!!!
Sheet from porsche says:
"Upon inspection found harness for eng coolant temp sensor chewed up causing guage problems. removed lower panel and repaird 2 wires noticed condensation around resovoir sealing cap replaced cap seal and test drove car guage operating to factory specs at this time"
We seen a rabbit at the campground run out from under the porsche, it probably went under the car to stay warm at night.
$250 + $200 tow.
Silly wabbit!
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This is why I love this forum.
Today I started my 986 up, and the temp light was flashing. I had more white smoke coming out of the exhaust than normal, and the temp guage was flashing, as it was for you. So, needing to get to work, I drove it anyway. It took far longer to warm up than usual, but made it to the office just fine (6 miles of heavy urban driving). I'm going to drive it 20 miles to my garage in Oakland and check it out, but it is probably also the temp sensor gauge for me too, yah? Only thing I've done that involves the cooling system is installed a new reservoir cap due to condensation from the factory unit.
Jon
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09-04-2009, 11:24 AM
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I forgot to mention...
... also I replaced the original leaky radiator cap yesterday with the new style.
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1999 Porsche Boxster 5 Spd
Stock, with GAHH A5 Glass top.
Previous Toys:
2005 RX-8, RIP
1989 GTA, 5 Speed, Procharger Supercharger and 2 Core Intercooler, 1 3/4" headers, 3" Flomaster Exhaust, cat-delete, digital ignition, bigger fuel injectors
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09-05-2009, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Surf City, NC
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Hey, rabbit is pretty good eating. Rabbit eating Porsche - not so good.
Catch it and BBQ it!
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