Jd_gts

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate the input. After watching a few YouTube videos tonight about the intake collar struggles, I plan to buy a new one and just rip the old one out without worrying if it's damaged. Really appreciate the advice! Going to give this a go very soon. Thanks again!

Dino 987

Hi, I’ve been having the same issue with my 2012 Boxster S for a couple years. I topped up the coolant and the issue goes away. I don’t drive my car much to see the issue reappear until the next summer. It only has 22,000km. Just wondering if you resolved your issue and what the cause was? Thanks.

Jd_gts

I replaced the thermostat and associated parts and haven't had the code come back yet. The issue was caused (in my case) by a stuck thermostat. I believe it was stuck open, or at least partially open, which didn't allow the engine to warm up quickly enough ~ within the specified timeframe as coded into the ECU (?) hence throwing a code. BTW, it took me exactly 1.25 hours from start to finish on the Cayenne. Obviously the Boxster will be a different process. Good luck!

Dino 987

Thanks, I will look in to the thermostat if the reservoir cap replacement doesn’t work. Although I’m getting up to temp in what seems to be no different than always and it’s maintaining. But not ruling it out. What code were you getting. Mine is P2181