Cayman G1 - cold sensitive??
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Cayman '58: Garaged for last 10 days, wouldn't respond to unlock - tried other key, same response. Opened fine manually, all entry lights came on. I nervously commenced ignition and it started fine. Then a couple of minutes later I switched PCM on - no graphics.....about 2 minutes later the graphics very slowly faded into focus.
It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
Assuming that Gen1 are similar to Gen2, the alarm system shuts down the remote controls after 7 days to conserve energy - hence manually opening the doors. However, if the battery were failing to that extent, you would not be able to start the car and once the engine is running the alternator should be pushing out 14.2V which should be enough for the PCM.
kipperonabike said:
Cayman '58: Garaged for last 10 days, wouldn't respond to unlock - tried other key, same response. Opened fine manually, all entry lights came on. I nervously commenced ignition and it started fine. Then a couple of minutes later I switched PCM on - no graphics.....about 2 minutes later the graphics very slowly faded into focus.
It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
The car goes into power saving mode after 3-4 days. To reactivate the alarm system to use the remote a gentle tug on the drivers door handle is needed.It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
NickUSA said:
kipperonabike said:
Cayman '58: Garaged for last 10 days, wouldn't respond to unlock - tried other key, same response. Opened fine manually, all entry lights came on. I nervously commenced ignition and it started fine. Then a couple of minutes later I switched PCM on - no graphics.....about 2 minutes later the graphics very slowly faded into focus.
It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
The car goes into power saving mode after 3-4 days. To reactivate the alarm system to use the remote a gentle tug on the drivers door handle is needed.It hasn't been particularly cold yet so I'm a little concerned about what might happen if I leave it garaged for a proper long spell. Surely a german manufactored car shouldn't be this cold sensitive?
But, if you're having other power issues (which will be exaggerated as it gets colder), it can be a sign your battery is on the way out. Get a Bosch Silver in there and throw away the Porsche POS.
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