CEL came back...Finally got around to getting a Durametric
08-22-2017, 09:58 PM
#271
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"I honestly think you're good to go !! With the CEL turning its self off is a great sign ! That means that the DME through OBD II self diagnostics has done enough tests ( which is a very large number, usually20) that it is satisfied that there is no more fault or intermittent faults with the system !! Which is quite a rarity on a problem such as this."
I honestly hope you're right! Thanks again for your help and encouragement
I honestly hope you're right! Thanks again for your help and encouragement
09-26-2017, 06:45 PM
#272
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Just thought I'd share that after my "heart stopper" thread. Everything is back in order and the CEL remains out !
09-27-2017, 03:26 PM
#273
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Looks like your accidental Hard Reset did the trick !! I have only had this fix a few such problems over the decades, but when it does, it's AMAZING !!
The one I had that was just like yours was about 6 years ago.The same code started when an engine was improperly timed (grossly out of time)( luckily no valves were bent) came flat bedded into the shop. IT was correctly timed and restarted and the CEL came on with the second road test. Cam timing was recheck and tests began. After wiring and continuity tests were passed and actual values verified, the complete cam actuator with solenoid was replaced with known good unit, the cam sensor was replaced with a known good unit.Multiple road tests in between. Having no other tests that have not been done, no other ideas of what could be causing this except something wrong with the DME, I did the Hard Reset and voila' !! The problem was gone !!
Happy motoring !!
09-28-2017, 01:35 PM
#274
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Yea I'm glad you updated us on this, I commented on your "heart stopper" thread and asked about the CEL, but you apparently missed it, and I didn't want to push encase your were ducking the Porsche Gods and didn't want them to see you bragging..lol
Looks like your accidental Hard Reset did the trick !! I have only had this fix a few such problems over the decades, but when it does, it's AMAZING !!
The one I had that was just like yours was about 6 years ago.The same code started when an engine was improperly timed (grossly out of time)( luckily no valves were bent) came flat bedded into the shop. IT was correctly timed and restarted and the CEL came on with the second road test. Cam timing was recheck and tests began. After wiring and continuity tests were passed and actual values verified, the complete cam actuator with solenoid was replaced with known good unit, the cam sensor was replaced with a known good unit.Multiple road tests in between. Having no other tests that have not been done, no other ideas of what could be causing this except something wrong with the DME, I did the Hard Reset and voila' !! The problem was gone !!
Happy motoring !!
Looks like your accidental Hard Reset did the trick !! I have only had this fix a few such problems over the decades, but when it does, it's AMAZING !!
The one I had that was just like yours was about 6 years ago.The same code started when an engine was improperly timed (grossly out of time)( luckily no valves were bent) came flat bedded into the shop. IT was correctly timed and restarted and the CEL came on with the second road test. Cam timing was recheck and tests began. After wiring and continuity tests were passed and actual values verified, the complete cam actuator with solenoid was replaced with known good unit, the cam sensor was replaced with a known good unit.Multiple road tests in between. Having no other tests that have not been done, no other ideas of what could be causing this except something wrong with the DME, I did the Hard Reset and voila' !! The problem was gone !!
Happy motoring !!
