System Fault and checking the oil level
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System Fault and checking the oil level
After having my new 997S for about a week, with no problems, I washed the car and immediately got a "System Fault" message. I reported this to my dealer and told him that based on the many reports on the web fora, the most likely cause was a faulty front latch solenoid assembly. He checked that out with his techs, they agreed and they have ordered the parts. (They tell me that the parts are now on backorder with no expected delivery date.) However, they have allowed me to continue to drive the car and have assured me that there should be absolutely no problems in doing so.
My question is that when I turn on the ignition to start the car, I try to always check the oil level. However, the System Fault message pops up before the oil level registers and I am unable to check the level. Given that the car does not have a dipstick, it seems that one is unable to verify proper oil level whenever the SF message is appearing. What are your thoughts on this conundrum? Should I insist on just taking the car in to the dealer and leaving it there or should I not worry about it? The car was a Jan 05 build, 997S, and currently has about 460 miles on it.
My question is that when I turn on the ignition to start the car, I try to always check the oil level. However, the System Fault message pops up before the oil level registers and I am unable to check the level. Given that the car does not have a dipstick, it seems that one is unable to verify proper oil level whenever the SF message is appearing. What are your thoughts on this conundrum? Should I insist on just taking the car in to the dealer and leaving it there or should I not worry about it? The car was a Jan 05 build, 997S, and currently has about 460 miles on it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago
I can't believe that PAG hasn't fixed this problem yet.
Can you access the "oil" menu from the lower stalk on the steering column below the turn signal stalk with the engine off bu the key in the "on" position? If so, you can check it that way although you will have to wait a bit more.
Can you access the "oil" menu from the lower stalk on the steering column below the turn signal stalk with the engine off bu the key in the "on" position? If so, you can check it that way although you will have to wait a bit more.
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From: Valencia, Spain
If that doesn't work have your dealer reset the fault and check it right there before it goes off again. You car should use about a quart of oil during the 2000 mile break-in (mine did and it seems the norm) so other than you pressure dropping, a puddle underneath, or heavy blue smoke appearing I would think you are fine until then.
Pro
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From: Amsterdam, NL
Agree with Gary. I added a little less than a quart around 3000 miles.
Ask them to put on paper that there is no issue with the oil. I learned the hard way to get everything (I mean everything) on paper. You should not get any problem, but what if you do get a problem..................
Ask them to put on paper that there is no issue with the oil. I learned the hard way to get everything (I mean everything) on paper. You should not get any problem, but what if you do get a problem..................
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Chicago
Originally Posted by cloud
I would like to know when they feel the parts will be available?Why not request that they take the parts off a car in there inventory to repair yours?
There have been so many cars with this problem, but also many without despite similar buid dates. PAG really needs to get on the ball with this one...
Burning Brakes
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From: Orange County, CA
I had the "system fault" early, after a wash. At that time they had no clew what it was so they just reset the puter. It never happened again. Have them reset the puter til the part comes in. You can choose to be fussy about how you wash it or just forget it and see what happens if anything. Good luck.