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fuel injectors, and its normal
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Tech said it was the fuel injectors, and its normal.
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Leading evidence: 'fuel injectors, and its normal' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'fuel injectors, and its normal' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check coolant level' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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If no oil mixed in spill, probably a simple w/pump replace.
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Check coolant level
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Check under your carpet in the rear trunk
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And check under your carpet in the rear trunk for coolant.
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Replace oil
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Cool, try changing the oil with 0W40 and see if that makes the ticking go away...
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Started the Box MY99 this morning and I could hear a faint tapping noise, I got out to inspect and it was not any more clear outside the car. I got back in and the temp gauge was flashing hot. I immediately shut it off. I did not get a chance to look under the car as I had to get to work. Could it be every Boxster owners nightmare? this SUCKS.
It's possible that the two issues are unrelated. The tapping sound is slightly normal... When I hear mine tapping I change the oil and it goes away. The high temp guage would have me more worried.
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Good luck,
-Steve
Broken water pump impeller? Hope so. Anti freeze would boil and leak out somewhere. If no oil mixed in spill, probably a simple w/pump replace. Been there couple of times, in Boxster and Volvo.
Flashing temp light means HOT. Coolant level could be fine. Radiators need unobstructed ventilation and coolant flow, thermostat OK? belt turning w/pump, engine cooling fans operating. etc...
Thanks to all that replied to my message about the temp gauge flashing. The coolant was at the min. mark, so I added some distilled water and it did not go on upon starting. The tapping noise I am contributing that to the fact that it has been so cold in the morning that the oil had not had a chance to circulate. Thats what makes the forums great, thanks again!
Jim
Took my box at the dealer yesterday for a faint tapping noise very audible from the right side air vent. Tech said it was the fuel injectors, and its normal. I will bring it back thursday for a close inspection before my warranty runs out. Any of you guys experience this, please post your response.
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