Menu toggle

Can 996s take hard runs?

P

Paul James

New member
This morning I took my Beast for a very hard run, pushing especially hard around alot of corners. After about two-three minutes of hard cornering I noticed that the 'PSM OFF' warning light had switched on as well as the 'ABS' warning light. Pretty much as soon as I saw this I switched the car off for about a minute then turned it back on and all of the warning lights had stopped glowing. Then it happened again, after about two minutes of hard driving they switched back on.

Does anybody have any idea of what the problem may be?

Paul
 
You have a damaged abs sensor by the sounds of it, pretty standard fault and not too pricey at a good indi.
 
PSM gets signals from the ABS sensors so that it knows what each wheel is doing. Similarly, it reads the brake light switch, and data from other sensors around the car. The reason a MAF sensor problem will trigger a PSM fault is that the CAN bus circulates data between the DME, PSM, PCM, Instrument Cluster, etc. If the MAF gives an implausible output, it causes a fault in the PSM module.

Get your fault codes read. It should have registered and stored a fault code.
 
Hi ,
sorry but not technical in any way however I had the same problem on and off for 10 months in my 996 Turbo. Porsche replaced many sensors, etc then identified the problem as being an electric brace? (See not technical, probably the wrong name for it) But sorted the problem and it has not re-occured for 12 months. Although the computer system on the car stored and showed a 'fault' it was not specific enough to allow repairs. Might be something worth considering?

Good luck.
 
ORIGINAL: dhossack
... then identified the problem as being an electric brace? ...
Click to expand...
What's an electric brace? Sounds like some sort of StarWars-like force-field for getting cog teeth back into alighnment :rolleyes:
 
ORIGINAL: dhossack

...identified the problem as being an electric brace?
Click to expand...

"...and those magnatrusses have got to go as well, then there's the oil in your paint that has to be changed - that'll be £5k please Sir" [/Service Guy]

[:D]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top