OBC Upgrade: 2001 Boxster - Not completely successful

[Stratocaster]

After getting a great deal on all of the stuff needed for this project I decided to go ahead and do it. I started early in the day, and took my time as to not damage or miss anything. After a through and methodical several hours, I reconnected the battery only to find less than satisfactory results:

*The check oil graphic comes on and blinks until you press the OBC stalk, then it changes to "000 miles".

*The fuel gauge reads "0" and the "reserve" light is on.

*Turn signals are not displayed on the instrument cluster, and there is the absence of a "clicking" sound when actuated.

*The "low washer fluid" light is on. (washer fluid is not low)


Has anybody had a similar experience?
ANY help is greatly appreciated..

[Wayne 962]

While this seems like it may be a serious problem on the surface, I'm guessing that one or more of your connectors is not properly seated in the rear. I would take a closer look at them and make sure they are connected properly.

-Wayne

[JFP in PA]

Actually, I'd look for two crossed wires; that is exactly what happens when you get two connections messed up...............

[Stratocaster]

I was very methodical in doing this that's why I'm kina' freaked out....

I will set some time aside do troubleshoot..

Thanks Guys!

[Stratocaster]

Originally Posted by Stratocaster

I was very methodical in doing this that's why I'm kina' freaked out....

I will set some time aside do troubleshoot..

Thanks Guys!

Pulled everything apart and double checked the wires and they are 100% correct as per the DIY.....
The OBC works though..................

I am at a loss at this point........................

[Stratocaster]

Is there more that needs to be done on the PIWIS programing?

[Hatzenbach]

sounds more like a bad cluster to me .....

[Stratocaster]

one of the 3 modex style connectors on the back of the instrument cluster was not fully seated even though the black "cam lock" mechanism was in the "locked position"

After reseating these 3 connectors numerous times, I removed the "cam lock" from the suspect connector pushed it in and it worked..

Many thanks to Wayne at Pelican Parts......

[Stratocaster]

Just when I thought it could not get any worse... the hot water heater ruptured about 4 feet from me, flooding the area in which I was working
with about 1/2" of water...

Putting in a new unit this afternoon.....

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by Stratocaster

one of the 3 modex style connectors on the back of the instrument cluster was not fully seated even though the black "cam lock" mechanism was in the "locked position"

After reseating these 3 connectors numerous times, I removed the "cam lock" from the suspect connector pushed it in and it worked..

Many thanks to Wayne at Pelican Parts......

Bingo. Glad it was an easy fix!

-Wayne