Anyone in Des Moines, IA? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

tonycarreon · 04-04-2010, 07:14 AM

have you been sticking with the same gas ( octane rating )?

like paul said, if it's not blinking you're doing alright ( i hesitate to say okay but you know ).

many local parts shops ( autozone, advance auto, pep boys, etc. ) will read the code for you for free. might stop in there and see what the codes are.

crod · 04-04-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tonycarreon

have you been sticking with the same gas ( octane rating )?

like paul said, if it's not blinking you're doing alright ( i hesitate to say okay but you know ).

many local parts shops ( autozone, advance auto, pep boys, etc. ) will read the code for you for free. might stop in there and see what the codes are.

Well I guess I will have to check that tomorrow. Just got here in Port Huron, MI after another 10 hours! So my journey back to Canada is almost over! 3,900km so far and the car has been flawless. Even mileage is unbelievable (8.6L/100km or 28MPG).
I will definitely get that checked either tomorrow or Tuesday and fixed.
Will put the stock air box back with a genuine Porsche filter.

Awesome trip, incredible landscape and so on. But no way I will ever do it again. Next Porsche I will definitely ship or buy in the East Coast.

Cheers!

CR

Paul · 04-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Glad to hear that you are closer to home.

I've made several such trips in my 01 (mainly to the last 9 Parades) and the one thing that got me twice was tire wear. I now make taking a look at the tires as part of the checklist before leaving each morning while doing such trips.

Paul · 04-07-2010, 06:18 PM

I assume you made it home by now......

crod · 04-08-2010, 08:03 AM

At home indeed!
Brought the car to the mechanic and the CEL were nothing to worry about. There was a 1601 (Voltage high apparently) and some for the O2 sensors. These are getting replaced on the 21st once I get back from Australia (off to Melbourne tomorrow).
The car will need a new clutch sometime in the next 10,000 miles I think so I just ordered one and will keep it at home until time comes. Same for the RMS seal.
Other than that, perfect vehicle.

Now need to put the center console back (the car has the 'Delete' factory option) and move the air conditioning controls to the console so I can install the Navi unit. Once it is done I will post pictures for sure.

Cheers!

CR