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    Apr 25, 2006 5:17:38 PM

    DaleE
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    System Fault Error Message

    Yesterday when I went to start my 2005 S a message came up on the OBC saying "System Fault - Visit Workshop". Has anyone had this same message come up and if so what was the prognosis/solution? I called the dealer this morning and service said they had never seen this before. The car starts and runs fine, no Check Engine Light. The message goes away when you pull the OBC lever towards you. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

    Dale E

    Apr 25, 2006 7:48:17 PM

    mcdelaug
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    Some 911 cars were having this problem after washing and waxing and apparently there was static buildup associated with the headlamp that was frying some circuit. A fix was released for that but I don't recall it being a 987 issue.

    mcdelaug

    Apr 25, 2006 8:36:47 PM

    DaleE
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    You know I had just finished waxing and polishing my car with several coats of wax before I started it up...mmmmmmmmmmm??!! I did notice lots of static on the vehicle when I was taking off the wax.

    DaleE

    Apr 25, 2006 10:53:19 PM

    nicholas j
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    Quite a few 997 owners had the same problem. Back to the dealer for a quick fix. Only took about an hour. No problems since. Use the "search" and you'll see what I'm talking about.

    Sorry.. should have mentioned the problem was mostly with 997's, but the dealer did mention he has a few 987's as well.

    Apr 26, 2006 12:14:15 AM

    DaleE
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    Not sure what words I should search for. I tried fault and error with no luck.

    DaleE

    It's okay, I found it. Was only searching for posts in the last week, duh!! Thanks for your help!

    DaleE

    Apr 26, 2006 11:00:09 AM

    nicholas j
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    You should be fine. Minor bump in the road!

    Apr 26, 2006 2:04:23 PM

    DaleE
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    Re: System Fault Error Message

    I'm not too worried. It's just a PITA when these small things go wrong!! Thanks for your help!

    DaleE
     
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