05-26-2010, 09:06 AM
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Location: Bastrop, TX
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Car died today, ideas on cause?
Driving along, no warning, engine shuts down. No lights, No codes
C1 fuse is blown, and when replaced, blows again the instant the key is inserted
and turned to ACC.
Dealer says the DME died. Is that possiable? Just to die? No water underseat
ever.
I say ignition switch... Had to flatbed to dealer, got stuck in the back country.
02, S, 73k miles.
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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, 12:49 AM
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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, 06:19 AM
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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, 08:19 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, 08:44 AM
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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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IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW
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05-27-2010, 08:46 AM
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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, 09:43 AM
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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 01:56 PM.
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