05-27-2010, 01:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Give Jake a call - if I remember you have a good relationship with him, maybe he could shed some light on the problem for you.......
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2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley.
2001 MV Agusta F4.
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05-27-2010, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bastrop, TX
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A little update.
Dealer tested the DME and said that it is fine. they replaced and blew a few more of the C1 fuse.
They tracked it down to something I never heard happening before. However they say it is common on roads with debris.
The Bank 1 engine wiring to cam 1 position sensor has worn and is shorting on the body.
Splice,repair, diagnostic time, tow = 760$
drop motor, replace harness, time, tow = 3890$
So of course I asked they splice the wire. Can anyone think of a reason why this will not be good?
James
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2002 S
Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley
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05-27-2010, 09:19 AM
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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wow
I feel so bad that you had to spend so much money just to figure that out!
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05-27-2010, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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So $350 at an indpendent specialist? 
Was it making any unusual noises before it died?
How much is a tow these days in TX? I coughed up $85 for five minute flatbed ride when my alternator gave out. I thought that was a bit pricey...
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GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red
GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11
Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker
BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND
IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW
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05-27-2010, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: fla
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Aren't you a surgeon in Texas? Surely you can afford to buy a new car?
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05-27-2010, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bastrop, TX
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No noise, no warning, made a left turn and lost all electrical power.
The C1 fuse keep popping. All lights work, just when you turn the key, nothing happens.
The tow was 150. I think it was high because of where I was. The dealer was about 75 miles away. It does suck that it cost so much to fix. However I could not just leave it on the road, it would be on blocks by morning.
I hope this helps someone not spend $$ to fix a wire.
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2002 S
Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley
Last edited by jhandy; 05-27-2010 at 02:56 PM.
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11-15-2010, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tejas/NorCal
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So, did this fix work in the end? I'm having the exact same issues. The engine cut out around a corner, cluster says "engine failure" and engine won't even turn over.
It started ONCE after replacing the 25 amp C1 fuse, and ran fine for 20+ minutes. Shut her down, and tried to restart, it wouldn't turn over, and won't again (15 fuses into testing!)
C1 blows immediately before even turning key to crank position. Chased everything I can think of down w/ elec tester. Tried new battery, swapped "53" relays, new ignition switch, tested red/green wire going from DME to fuse panel.
Any idea where the wire your dealer spliced is located?
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11-16-2010, 05:04 AM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Hell, they have to drop the engine to change a wire harness??
No wonder those guys don't last long under my roof!
I've never had this issue occur before, but I can see how it happened. It could also start one hell of an engine fire had that fuse not done its job!
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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