Coolant error on new GT4
#31
Well, my lack of confidence was well placed: no car this weekend. They've replaced the thermostat and temperature sensor but have introduced an air bubble in the system that's got to be fixed.
Sigh...
Sigh...
Last edited by FergusH; 12-08-2015 at 09:39 AM.
#32
Drifting
Well, on the bright side they realized a problem with the coolant before handing the car back to you. A 991 GT3 friend of mine had the dealer replace the thermostat and completely muck up the coolant refill. Only found out at the next track event where all the warning lights lit up like a Christmas tree.
Hang in there!
Hang in there!
#33
Well, on the bright side they realized a problem with the coolant before handing the car back to you. A 991 GT3 friend of mine had the dealer replace the thermostat and completely muck up the coolant refill. Only found out at the next track event where all the warning lights lit up like a Christmas tree.
Hang in there!
Hang in there!
#34
#36
Drifting
Tough situation... can't put them on blast until the cars been fixed..
GL man..
GL man..
#37
Woohoo!
(On average, the cars in the garage get pretty good gas milage!)
Here's what was done to fix the car:
I don't fully understand the issue about the temp sensor opening at 211 degrees and how that related to no coolant getting to the radiator. Can someone explain that?
Very glad to have the car back! Hopefully there won't be any more problems any time soon.
(On average, the cars in the garage get pretty good gas milage!)
Here's what was done to fix the car:
I don't fully understand the issue about the temp sensor opening at 211 degrees and how that related to no coolant getting to the radiator. Can someone explain that?
Very glad to have the car back! Hopefully there won't be any more problems any time soon.
#39
Drifting
Happy to see you get the car back.
Those bikes on the rack look like they're right above the car! I'd never be able to sleep with that setup in the garage.
Those bikes on the rack look like they're right above the car! I'd never be able to sleep with that setup in the garage.
#40
I read somewhere that the tire pressure law will save 75M gallons of gas each year in California. That's incredible.
#41
All that said, I might switch the cars around or just put the i3 in the drive way. It's leased so it can sit outdoors.
#42
Nordschleife Master
Woohoo! (On average, the cars in the garage get pretty good gas milage!) Here's what was done to fix the car: I don't fully understand the issue about the temp sensor opening at 211 degrees and how that related to no coolant getting to the radiator. Can someone explain that? Very glad to have the car back! Hopefully there won't be any more problems any time soon.
Not to parade myself,but I have called the thermostat in the first post of this thread.
The temperature sensor is responsible for turning the fans on when the car needs cool down. Like stuck in traffic at idle. From the technician's description,the temp sensor was indicating the DME that the car is overheating when in fact it was not. They use 2 or more temp sensors in modern cars these days,so the technician had a reference off a different sensor.
#43
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicagoland Area
Posts: 26,141
Likes: 0
Received 5,416 Likes
on
2,519 Posts
FergusH, why soooooo much coolant added? 3.79 L x 2 = 7.58 L. Is this 100% coolant or the 50:50% blend.
#44
#45
Glad it worked out!
Not to parade myself,but I have called the thermostat in the first post of this thread.
The temperature sensor is responsible for turning the fans on when the car needs cool down. Like stuck in traffic at idle. From the technician's description,the temp sensor was indicating the DME that the car is overheating when in fact it was not. They use 2 or more temp sensors in modern cars these days,so the technician had a reference off a different sensor.
Not to parade myself,but I have called the thermostat in the first post of this thread.
The temperature sensor is responsible for turning the fans on when the car needs cool down. Like stuck in traffic at idle. From the technician's description,the temp sensor was indicating the DME that the car is overheating when in fact it was not. They use 2 or more temp sensors in modern cars these days,so the technician had a reference off a different sensor.
Any thoughts on the "no flow of coolant radiator" comment? I don't understand that part.