Tire pressure monitoring... - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

LoveBunny · 07-01-2008, 05:59 PM

Shoot, that poor little sensor has probably melted in all this heat. I guess I'll take it in. They sure didn't mention anything about a loaner car when I called though.

Quickurt · 07-01-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveBunny

Shoot, that poor little sensor has probably melted in all this heat. I guess I'll take it in. They sure didn't mention anything about a loaner car when I called though.

Call again. It's part of the Certified Used Porsche program, I'm sure it's part of the new car warranty. If you don't ask for and reserve a loaner, they may be able to weasel out of it.
Tell them if they don't give you a loaner, you'll shove them in your frunk!!

LoveBunny · 07-03-2008, 05:32 PM

Well, I might have to shove the whole dealership in my frunk. I was told they don't have a loaner fleet.

nola911 · 07-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Try adding a few pounds first. These things can be very touchy sometimes

LoveBunny · 07-03-2008, 06:43 PM

My dad did add air and checked it with a gauge. The warning about the -4 pounds didn't change. Whenever I look at the computer monitoring for all four tires it varies, but the -4 never changes. Maybe if I bring it in they'll find there is nothing wrong, but it's just odd that every single time I start the car for the past few days it tells me I'm -4 on the front right. I wouldn't really care except for the fact that I'd hate to have a real problem and then not realize it because the monitor is faulty.

husker boxster · 07-04-2008, 05:23 AM

Ahh... the infamous Porsche of New Orleans. Don't get me started on them.

I think I'd contact your salesperson (if they're still there) and raise holy hell with him / her about buying a premium car and being treated like you own a Kia. Oops, I forgot we're talking PoNO and they probably don't care about fostering a long term relationship. Might also try the Service Mgr. Not having a loaner program sounds like a bunch of bunk to me. Isn't that dealership a sister to a Mecedes dealership? Bet their customers get loaners.

I feel for you LB. Can't imagine their service techs are going to be too good with the overall attitude of that dealership. What is PoNO going to be like when you have something serious go wrong?

Lil bastard · 07-04-2008, 08:56 AM

Since the TP Monitor lives on the inside rim, before going to the Dealer, snap a quick pic of each of your wheels, along with a current daily newspaper (to show the condition of the wheels on a certain date), before taking it in.

If your wheels get scratched when they pull/mount the tire back on the rim, you have proof that it happened at the dealer and not from curb rsh or such.