08-07-2006, 12:34 PM
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Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved.
I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987:
First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine.
Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out.
I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)
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08-07-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TVC15
Rondog--Looking forward to the mystery being solved.
I've found a solution that's better than taking it to the dealer: turn the engine off, wait 30 seconds, turn it back on (no kidding). It has worked on two occassions for my 05 987:
First, in stop and go traffic, the tip would not go above first gear. Pulled over, flashers on, did the turn on/turn off and drove away fine.
Second, started it up in the morning and the CEL came on. turned off/then on. light went out.
I just hope this solution keeps working ;-)
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Perhaps I'm missing something. Wouldn't you prefer to actually get the underlying problem fixed? I realize we as a society seem to have accepted that occasionally our computers need to be re-booted... But our cars too?
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08-07-2006, 01:25 PM
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Rondog, I am no 987 expert...had my fair share of learning experiences with a first year model 986, but the 987 is a whole new car from what I hear, and I hoped that they fixed the bugs in the new model.
TVC15, your fix is valuable information, but if you ask me, something big is out of whack with the computer system if it has to be rebooted on the side of the road! I'd start hollering loud and long at the dealership if I were you.
You know, I have come very close to removing my cluster and pulling out the CE lamp so it never comes on again. Then, when the car starts running poorly, I will take it to my mechanic for a good old check with the PST tool. Same goes for that stupid airbag light!
Last edited by RandallNeighbour; 08-07-2006 at 01:27 PM.
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08-07-2006, 05:58 PM
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My bet would be an emissions code... ie. leaving the gas cap loose or possibly a misfire of sorts. Both of which are not an issue at all. The car is so new that there is most likely nothing really "wrong" with the car. Get it scanned under warranty and it will make you feel alot better.
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08-07-2006, 08:40 PM
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im dropping off tomorrow at Newport Porsche--- we'll know soon enough.
side note--- For any of you looking for a great business opportunity..... Open a Porsche Service Shop and treat your customers as if they matter.....i have a feeling customers will beat a path to your door!!!
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08-08-2006, 01:17 PM
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results are in, and (drumroll please).................... a defective carbon cannister!!??!
yeah.......i don't know WHAT THE HELL this is...but whoever said emissions related was right on the money........
Now the bad news.... they replaced this defective cannister, but the car will not 'ready" itself, so there is some other problem they are trying to find.....
They are keeping the car until tomorrow to figure it out....
Good news.... they are paying for my rental !!!! (Woohooo ... Ford Taurus!!!)
more to follow...
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08-08-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rondog
results are in, and (drumroll please).................... a defective carbon cannister!!??!
yeah.......i don't know WHAT THE HELL this is...but whoever said emissions related was right on the money........
Now the bad news.... they replaced this defective cannister, but the car will not 'ready" itself, so there is some other problem they are trying to find.....
They are keeping the car until tomorrow to figure it out....
Good news.... they are paying for my rental !!!! (Woohooo ... Ford Taurus!!!)
more to follow...
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Where is this carbon canister? Is this potentially related to overfilling the gas?
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