damp behind the passenger seat
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Hi
This may help. My car had lots of investigations and finally it was found that the foam membrane that runs all around the back under the roof had a split in it the size of a pin hole .This was replaced under warranty and has been dry for the last two years. Hope this helps
Tracy
This may help. My car had lots of investigations and finally it was found that the foam membrane that runs all around the back under the roof had a split in it the size of a pin hole .This was replaced under warranty and has been dry for the last two years. Hope this helps
Tracy
Not uncommon. Usually a blocked roof drainage channel. Do a search on this forum for more info (if u have access). Deal with it quickly though or it may corrupt your ECU (located under the passenger seat) and that could be costly.
Go to an independent dealer and ask them to clear it for you (if that is indeed what is wrong), should be a cheap and quick fix.
Good luck.
Go to an independent dealer and ask them to clear it for you (if that is indeed what is wrong), should be a cheap and quick fix.
Good luck.
Nervous passenger?
jimso
New member
Interesting post this. Sadly, for all the wrong reasons. I was just about to make a similar comment to that passed by Rodney and Cliff. Although Mark's contribution may have some merit too - as always
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Thing is, although I've not experienced it on my car, if I had, I would have focused imediatelly on the area's adjacent to the hood. Why? Because I've read about it here in previous posts.
What's sad about it is that although we as Boxster enthusiasts know exactly where to look first, those that should know - your helpful OPC, see fit to relieve you of £700 in return for a non fix. Sad at the very least and infuriating and unexceptable at worst! []
]Thing is, although I've not experienced it on my car, if I had, I would have focused imediatelly on the area's adjacent to the hood. Why? Because I've read about it here in previous posts.
What's sad about it is that although we as Boxster enthusiasts know exactly where to look first, those that should know - your helpful OPC, see fit to relieve you of £700 in return for a non fix. Sad at the very least and infuriating and unexceptable at worst! [
]when I went to my OPC with very strange electronic problems, they had the car for a day and failed to notice that the passenger carpet was sopping wet and they gave me the car back saying there was no problem. The helpful people on this site almost immediately diagnosed the problem as a flooded ECU, thanks to a soft-top drainage channel blockage, and I went back to the OPC the following day to tell them what was wrong with the car. Their initial comment was that I shouldn't believe everything I hear on the internet but, lo and behold, after looking at the car again, they came to the conclusion that, yes, having the ECU under water does actually cause unexplained electronics problems. I couldn't believe they didn't at least look at the ECU during their initial invesigations. I don't think they looked at anything as the car didn't do what it had intermittently been doing for me, but it's funny that all I had to do was describe the symptoms on this site, in the same way I described them to the OPC, and I got an immediate and correct diagnosis.
I had to go to Porsche UK to get it all resolved as the OPC decided that a blocked drain, that isn't mentioned in the manuals, and that they didn't clear out in a recent service, was my problem. They were asking for £700+ for a new ECU. Porsche UK sorted it all out but still wouldn't accept responsibility. If you find your problem is due to a blocked drain hole then you will be able to get Porsche UK to cover most of the costs, if you use my argument that, if clearing these drains is not a documented maintenance task (and it definitely isn't), then it is not the owner's problem if it causes a flood in the passenger area. I was informed by Porsche UK that the OPC is supposed to check these channels during servicing, but my OPC had already told me they don't.
To check if you have a blocked drain, open the softtop half way, so that the 'clamshell' is fully open, and then pour some water into the areas behind the doors and under the clamshell, and check that it drains away. If it doesn't, the drainage channels are blocked and you may need to get a pressure hose in there to get them unblocked.
Checking these channels and clearing out the debris from the rads behind the front bumper should be documented in the manuals. It would save owners and Porsche UK a lot of money.
I had to go to Porsche UK to get it all resolved as the OPC decided that a blocked drain, that isn't mentioned in the manuals, and that they didn't clear out in a recent service, was my problem. They were asking for £700+ for a new ECU. Porsche UK sorted it all out but still wouldn't accept responsibility. If you find your problem is due to a blocked drain hole then you will be able to get Porsche UK to cover most of the costs, if you use my argument that, if clearing these drains is not a documented maintenance task (and it definitely isn't), then it is not the owner's problem if it causes a flood in the passenger area. I was informed by Porsche UK that the OPC is supposed to check these channels during servicing, but my OPC had already told me they don't.
To check if you have a blocked drain, open the softtop half way, so that the 'clamshell' is fully open, and then pour some water into the areas behind the doors and under the clamshell, and check that it drains away. If it doesn't, the drainage channels are blocked and you may need to get a pressure hose in there to get them unblocked.
Checking these channels and clearing out the debris from the rads behind the front bumper should be documented in the manuals. It would save owners and Porsche UK a lot of money.
Same here, although my OPC called me in great spirits and said 'Good news, we think we know what the problem might be! It's probably the ECU, replace it and hopefully your problems will dissapear!' That's after having it in twice for diagnosis. No mention of drainage channels or wet carpets.
A 1 minute call to the local independent, and they knew instantly what it was without even seeing the car.
Couldn't agree more!
Guest
New member
Hi Rodney,
I'm new to Porsche ownership, having just bought a Boxster S (and loving it!!). I just wondered how you found where your local Porsche specialist (independent) was? I've looked on the internet, but am not having much luck. I live on the North East London/Essex border.
Thanks for your help
Nikki
I'm new to Porsche ownership, having just bought a Boxster S (and loving it!!). I just wondered how you found where your local Porsche specialist (independent) was? I've looked on the internet, but am not having much luck. I live on the North East London/Essex border.
Thanks for your help
Nikki
Hi Nikki,
They were recommended to me.
http://www.jazweb.co.uk/ (Wembley)
Better yet try
http://www.jzmachtech.com/ (Kings Langley)
They have an excellent reputation.
They were recommended to me.
http://www.jazweb.co.uk/ (Wembley)
Better yet try
http://www.jzmachtech.com/ (Kings Langley)
They have an excellent reputation.
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