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    Software Update

    Driving the Cayman S yesterday and "Reduced Engine Power" appeared on the OCD. What an understatement. The car became gutless. Anyway, phoned the service centre & the Techie said I am in need of a software update but they need the car for a whole day as it can only be done when the engine & gearbox are cold. Has anyone had something similar & why does the engine & gearbox need to be cold for the update

    Regards

    Gilmour

    2010 Cayman S


    Re: Software Update

    Just an update. So much for the software update. Turned out to be the fuel pump which makes sense with the " Reduced Engine Power" message. Interesting to note that according to the Service Centre the fuel tank should be refilled as soon as the low level message appears especially in warmer climes as apparently the pump cannot keep cool enough with the reduced fuel quantity. Smiley

     

    Gilmour


    Re: Software Update

    Gilmour:

    Just an update. So much for the software update. Turned out to be the fuel pump which makes sense with the " Reduced Engine Power" message. Interesting to note that according to the Service Centre the fuel tank should be refilled as soon as the low level message appears especially in warmer climes as apparently the pump cannot keep cool enough with the reduced fuel quantity. Smiley

     

    Gilmour

     

    Good idea. I would also exchange the fuel filter more often if you are using fuel with lower quality (not sure if this can happen in Dubai though Smiley).


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW


    Re: Software Update

    Interesting RC. There is a big debate here whether to use 95 RON fuel as oppossed to 98 as I am told the 95 has more lubricating properties. Being no expert on fuel, dont know what to believe Smiley


    Re: Software Update

    I would suspect 98 is better as it burns much cleaner... Never heard anything about inferior lubrication.. Glad you got it fixed! 


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


     
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